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Behind the scenes of Pride Torbay – find out more about the Bay’s first summer pride event

By PRSD, on Friday, May 15, 2009 |

Matt Newbury organiser of Pride got in touch to talk about the new fun festival on the Bay’s calendar.

It’s been a bit of a roller coaster three months since I somewhat drunkenly agreed to organise Torbay’s first summer pride event. Since that time, I have not only sobered up, but have developed the

The Taste of the Tamar at Morwellham Quay May 16/17

By PRSD, on Friday, May 15, 2009 |

Morwellham Quay is hosting the Taste of the Tamar event this weekend, profits from which will be going towards the Children’s Hospice South West’s Precious Lives appeal to build a third hospice in Cornwall.

South Devon MP prepares for Eurovision Song Contest?

By PRSD, on Friday, May 15, 2009 |

While the rest of the political world is worried about their moral credibility, we can only suppose that Teignbridge Lib Dem MP Richard Younger Ross is preparing to stoke his ire over the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest following his criticism of last year’s event.

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Is Devon good for cyclists?

By PRSD, on Friday, May 15, 2009 | 2 comments - ()

Yes, says Devon County Council, which is pointing people to its marquee at the Devon County Show (May 21 to 23) to find out just how good the cycling provision is.

Olives for Hope: Devon Fairtrade groups support Palestinian livelihoods

By PRSD, on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 |

Actress turned olive farmer Carol Drinkwater (from essential ’80s Saturday night viewing All Creatures Great and Small) is to help launch a project supporting Palestinian farmers in the face of the destruction of their olive trees.

Autism Education Trust to host free conference in Exeter

By PRSD, on Saturday, May 2, 2009 |

An Autism Education Trust conference in Exeter aims to bring together council representatives, health professionals, adults and young people with autism and their parents and carers to share experiences and learn more about the trust.

Spin your vinyl in Soundart Radio’s bring your own disco

By PRSD, on Friday, May 1, 2009 |

Soundart Radio’s friend Bruce is bringing his Bring Your Own disco road show to Dartington Village Hall to spin your vinyl on Saturday, May 2. All music is welcome (not just disco) so long as we can bop to it – us at the PRSD our digging out our Renee and Renata picture disc.