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posted by Cptn
Way back in the smog of time, this publication carried a regular column called Mill Communication, which was intended to “pick the juiciest tidbits from those Trago Mills/UKIP local newspaper adverts so you don’t have to”.
Seems we may need to do run it again to save citizens their sanity - we got this message through from Roberto Franceschini of the European Movement, Devon Branch:
“The Western Morning News published the European Movement letter of complaint against UKIP abusing their column in the weekly Trago Mills advertisement page. Unfortunately, they inserted a paragraph from the Government Agency Natural England on windpower which made nonsense of the text I sent them. So, today I sent WMN the letter below:
‘The following extraneous paragraph was slipped probably in error into my letter “No grandees in our European Movement” published on Wednesday July 2.
‘It said: “Natural England, the Government’s statutory adviser on wildlife and landscape protection, has promised to publish a map setting out suitable locations for onshore wind developments in England.”
‘This error made a nonsense of the complaint I was making about the irresponsible use of Trago’s advertisement in the WMN by UKIP. If Mr Challice and his party wish to make such statements at the very least they should be factually accurate.
‘I do not consider it good enough to provide the public with misleading slurs at the expense of a respected local organization that gives the public an opportunity to hear from a wide range of experts on many topical European issues.
‘The European Movement Devon Branch which has been operating in Devon since 1975 only wishes it could say the same for UKIP’s activities.”
The whole thing seems kooky to us here in the belly of the PRSD’s barometer of bilge, but before we enter into a debate about the end-of-pier routine that is UKIP – who are quite happy to bemoan the gravy train and yet pocket the cash – we thoroughly applaud Natural England’s approach to onshore wind maps.
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July 2nd, 2008
posted by Cptn
News just in from the Totnes Festival committee – the deadline for the printed programme for the Totnes Festival progamme is May 22.
The festival itself (September 5-14) is “is a celebration of all aspects of local life in and around Totnes so people can create an event around anything they feel passionate about, whether that is food, drink, music, art, ecology, sport, cinema, heritage or community-focused events like a tea party for toddlers. Events can be commercial, charitable or not-for-profit and benefit from being part of a much bigger festival atmosphere with the result that they can save lots of money on promotion and publicity.”
Consider yourself told.
Booking forms and information can be found on the Totnes Festival website or by contacting Gina Coles of the Committee on 01803 862088 or by emailing her at ginacoles@btinternet.com
May 13th, 2008
posted by Cptn
If Mondays are getting too difficult, maybe it’s time for a change.
Check out our jobs page which features all the latest from ethicaljobs.com, which lately have included an advocacy and campaign monitor for Oxfam based in Ghana, or work for the soil association in Bristol.
And if you’re quick you’ll be able to get your application in for a green workplaces project leader and part-time green workplaces project worker for the South West TUC.
April 28th, 2008
The Plymouth Environment Centre will have a stall at Sundial Square for Earth Day from 11am to 4pm on Saturday (April 19), there will be live music and a puppet show.
If you can help out for a couple of hours or even all day contact Adriana 07722 851604
April 16th, 2008
posted by Cptn
The city of Exeter has bid farewell to at least some of the wind beneath its wings.
Liz Harkman, arts event and festival officer for the council, is stepping up-country to Bristol to put her footprint on the prestigious Encounters short film festival. Without wanting to use words like ‘tireless’ or ‘dedicated’, let’s just say Liz was good for the republic and we will miss her. Also there’s a certain amount of kudos in landing a job with ’short’ in the title – really, how much time can it take?
April 12th, 2008
posted by Cptn
Nothing says ‘I love you’ more than a poo card. Our friends over at the Exotic Paper Company (remember they offered y’all a special PRSD reader deal a while back) have got a handmade Ellie Poo card and gift pressie for your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Pop on over and check out their site, and lo, they have Rhino poo paper now too…Â (and you can make up your own jokes).
February 1st, 2008
posted by RAMM
‘Living Here… West of the Exe’ celebrates sense of place. It is all about uncovering what is special in Exeter on the west side of the river. In days gone by St Thomas, Exwick, Cowick and Alphington were places in their own right, set apart from Exeter by the River Exe. Each ward has its own history and identity. Today they are neighbourhoods in a growing city. This Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) initiative includes partnerships, events, activities and a new interactive website.
The Living Here website is interactive. People are invited to share stories, memories, snapshots, research and observations of life in those neighbourhoods. It is both a virtual museum and a shop window to promote and celebrate activities taking place in the ‘real’ world, west of the Exe. It’s also a great way for RAMM to keep in touch with the community while the museum building is closed for major refurbishment.
Community contributions, sharing, discovery and queries are starting to build up since now. The site is still ‘under development’ but is live and available for a sneak preview. More functionality will be added and a few tweaks made before the official launch in early spring. Living Here is intentionally eclectic and maybe a little quirky. Visitors to the site are unlikely to agree with everything they find, but a range of views makes for an animated and interesting experience.
Sarah Scaife, the RAMM Curator of West Exe to the PRSD: “The site is about local history and much more. You’ll find pieces on wildlife, the landscape, art, and activities. It’s a place for communities to share, discover and debate. Have a look and see what you think. Enjoy browsing the site and watch it grow over the coming months. We’d be glad to hear your comments.â€
January 30th, 2008
Posted by Cptn
Roll up, roll up for the true European experience.
Good ole MEP egg, Graham Watson (a former banker, donchaknow - no Limericks, please) is inviting teachers to join in the study tour to Brussels next March to see how the main EU institutions work.
But get your skates on, there are just 30 places at the subsidised rate of £59 (for lecturers and teachers) for the study tour, which is organised the the European Atlantic Movement.
The smorgesbord of events on offer includes a trip to the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, the Estonian Embassy, the Council of Europe and the Institute for European Environmental Policy (spot the odd one out).
If this has just whetted your appetite for getting to grips with these institutions which shape our daily life, then give Antony Frost a bell on 0118-926-2858 or email him on a_j_frost@yahoo.com.
December 6th, 2007
Posted by Cptn
To all you writers out there, of which there are many, Impress Books (based at Exeter University’s Innovation Centre) has teamed up with the university’s creative writing centre to pluck new talent from the ether to offer a publishing contract.
The winner will be announced Monday December 3, and they’ll get a £500 advance plus a publishing contract.
Why are we telling you? Well, we’re always after new writers at the PRSD. We can’t offer anything like £500, but we don’t have the strictures of being confined to university students on creative writing courses either. And we might be your way to the, err, big time. All you have to do is write well on any number of topics.
For more information, and to send your musings, point your e-epislte software to info@peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk
November 29th, 2007
Posted by Cptn
Oh, how we could fall into those gender stereotype-type gags, but we won’t because this is the PRSD. Exeter University is looking for unmarried heterosexual couples to take a survey on how they spend their money, what it’s like living together and other ‘relationship stuff’ for a study into money, relationships and the law. Go to the Exeter University School of Psychology for more.
And you could win a £50 Amazon voucher.
See, no dodgy gags.
November 26th, 2007
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