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 A level results today! (For our international citizens of the republic, A levels are big exams and passing them is ‘a good thing’ and getting good grades means you can get in to university.) To defeat the whole trauma of the ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ fascism, we’ve decided to share with you a stunning tune and 1 comment - ()It’s t-shirt time, that’s for sure. And those kind cotton cronies at Gossypium are offering one of their wonderfully ethical creations as a prize for all citizens of the People’s Republic (if you’re reading this, you qualify). All you have to do is email the answer ‘Gordon Brown’ to i…@peoplesrepublicofsouthdevon.co.uk with the subject line Get on down to the park. More of them are better than ever before. That’s according to the Green Flag Award scheme, which has had to acquire more flagpoles for the rise in ensigns it’s been giving out. But before you get cynical and compare the standard or parks to the standard of A-leves, take Our views on the Girls Aloud/Newnham Park shindig are fairly well publicised – at least, better publicised that the bloody gig itself. So it comes as no surprise whatsoever that our resident PRSD mole is suggesting the plug has been permanently pulled on the blessed thing. We know this news will be a crushing blow There’s more poetry coming to the Exeter Picturehouse on Wednesday, July 25, when Alexis Lykiard will launch his latest poetry collection, Judging by Disappearances. Already winning critical acclaim, the Exeter-based poet and novelist will be on hand to put his John Hancock on your copy as well as read extracts from the book. The special Long before it became the latest high street ploy (tell that to Asda, Primark and Tesco), some companies were trying to ensure a fair deal for textile workers. One of these was Gossypium. And those coolest of Lewes cats have offered readers of The People’s Republic of South Devon a chance to win one 1 comment - ()There may be no such thing as a free lunch but there’s definitely a Freeluncher, and he’s mad as hell. Yes, that’s the name of the guy behind Talking Liberties – a rather excellent bloggy site with a winning line in righteous outrage. Described as ‘the witless prattle of a gas engineer in revolt’, Freeluncher’s If you’ve hit that glass ceiling on the first ladder and you think you need a little extra training, then by golly your luck’s in. A free course is on offer to any and all of those in Devon in manufacturing who fancy getting an NVQ. The courses are designed for those already in work 2 comments - ()Move over Erica Jong, people are now scared of cycling, and that’s even in the midst of nation cycle week. Not surprising really give the state of some of the cycle paths (watch where following some of the painted signs will lead you). Despite, or maybe because of, new cycle paths (and the pedalling of A new website is offering an independent platform for NHS patients in the People’s Republic to share their experiences and make informed choices about their healthcare. Patient Opinion is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which allows patients to play an active role in driving change in the NHS. Since the introduction of hospital choice in England Tree2mydoor are a fun Manchester gift company that specialise in sending personalised trees as gifts by post directly to happy people all over the UK. The People’s Republic of South Devon has teamed up with Tree2mydoor to offer you with a nice little discount that could help save a bit of money while being You wanna know what goes into your burger, on second thoughts, don’t even think about it. Instead go along to see Fast Food Nation, by Richard Linklater no less, and based on a true story, no less. And just one of the films featured in the independent movie round-up on Devon and Cornwall films. Posted The best – and fairest – mesoamerica has to offer. But don’t just believe our hyperbolic ramblings. Visit the Aztec Arts site and have a look. While you do, it may be worth noting that, if you get there from here you get a discount of 10% on orders over £25. Half term, and what are you going to do? You could do worse than check out the Torbay Coast and Country Trust for events. There’s today’s hedgerows and meadows insect thing at Cockington, tomorrow’s activities and games at Berry Head, Thursday’s magical moth lamp thing (although it is quite late, but what the hey, it’s |
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