The Tabernacle Arts Cafe takes an active role in Exeter Open Studios

The Tabernacle Arts Cafe, which is featured (poetically) in the latest arts+culture magazine, is the ‘go to’ organisation for this year’s Exeter Open Studio.

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Exhibition celebrates Peter Randall-Page’s work in the South West

A new Peter Randall-Page exhibition is launching at the CCANW on Easter Sunday, which is kinda what you might expect for the sculptor whose most famous piece has a more than passing resemblance to an egg. But this is a celebration the South West sited sculptures, and you even have the opportunity to sample

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Torbay Care Trust to open stop-smoking service and young people’s advice centre in Torquay

Torbay Care Trust is to open an NHS stop-smoking service and a young people’s advice centre in two empty units in Union Street, Torquay.

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Not Bad For A Girl: getting airtime

Katie Marie: at the Barrel House, Totnes, on APRIL 26 gig, on your airwaves, and for the charity PL-ease in Devonport on Saturday, March 28

Well yet another week has gone whizzing by! For me it’s mainly been taken up with organising the Barrel House gig (yes, it’s still on the April 26!

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Tweeting TUC to Put People First from annual conference

Trade unionists will become movers and shakers in the socially networked world on Saturday when they tweet and text their support for the Put People First rally, while they attend the South West TUC’s annual conference in North Devon.

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BNP secret meeting in Exeter, but don’t mention the food

The BNP held a secret meeting in Exeter at the weekend after their attempt at a black tie bash at Broadclyst Victory Hall had the kibosh put on it.

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£40,000 for new boardwalks at Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve

More than £40,000 has been spent on new boardwalks at the Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve.

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Borrow a smart electricity meter for Exeter Big Switch Off event

Exeter residents are being given the chance to borrow a smart meter from the city council and see how much electricity they use.

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Business fair will help unemployed people in Exeter

More than 20 local companies are taking part in a business fair to help unemployed people in Exeter find work.

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Torbay Pride event gets more support as dates are set

The first LGBT Torbay Pride event is gaining momentum. The dates have been set for July 16 to 19, a committee has been put together and the all-important logo has been designed, oh and some events have been planned, too.

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Pushing for a more liberal world, whatever the shade

Talk of General Election to-ing and fro-ing could be disastrous for local politics, says Barrie Wood, on his Progressive Politics blog.

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Campaigners seek protection for Sandy Lane playing fields

Teignbridge Friends of the Earth and Dawlish Against Developing Sandy Lane are urging Teignbridge Council to protect the playing fields at Sandy Lane.

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The Great Create Festival of Arts call for entries

The Great Create, the month-long arts event has picked up all kinds of prizes and plaudits as it’s made its way to its third year.

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Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival will be in full swing in Plymouth

There’s not much that’s more alluring than the splish, splosh, splash of jazz on the waterfront – well, not if you like that sort of thing. And the second annual Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival, Plymouth, is set to get into full swing for 10 days at the start of May.

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