Plymouth-based artist Rhys Morgan responds to British Art Show 9 with sea shanties rewritten by the LGBTQIA+ community
Plymouth-based queer interdisciplinary artist Rhys Morgan ’s new series of performances, ‘Seaweed in the Fruit Locker’, has been commissioned as part of MIRROR’s Give & Takeover programme to coincide with Oliver Beer’s work for British Art Show 9 (BAS9) in MIRROR...
The charity Crimestoppers is working with all five police forces across the South West in an advan campaign from today, to tackle criminal drug gangs operating across county boundaries. Crimestoppers which is independent of the police is working with Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset and Devon & Cornwall forces to highlight the harm and exploitation of drug networks....
Although Anthony Amos is recognised for his wonderful seascapes and maritime paintings, which were inspired by over twenty years working at sea, he also had a strong affinity to the English countryside defined by his work as a farm labourer when he was not at sea.
His landscape paintings usually feature horses, trees and farm animals, often presenting a gentler view compared to the excitement and danger of life at sea. Still recognisable though is the way he captures the strength of the horses as they pull a plough or bring in a lifeboat, or the humour and endearing nature of cows...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Bucket & Spade Café in Shaldon, with a host of festive live music events and an exciting and intriguing Christmas Murder Mystery evening to delight and entertain. A delicious Christmas Afternoon Tea will be also be available throughout December, perfect to share with a friend or a loved one, to celebrate this wonderful time of year....
Exmouth parents have been called upon to speak to their children about ‘mindless’ bullying, following three back-to-back incidents in the town.
The community shelter in Phear Park has frequently been targeted by vandals in the past, but in the last week nasty and victimising comments were written about a number of children.
Despite swift action by East Devon District Council...
In Devon, approximately 135,000 people look after someone who couldn’t manage without their help and receive no payment for it. Some are new to caring, while others have cared for a family member, friend or neighbour for some time. It’s an invaluable role but carers often feel alone or unsupported, particularly in light of the current cost-of-living crisis.
Local bus operator Stagecoach South West have launched a brand new cross city connection in the form of Routes 4 and 4A. Buses connect Honiton Road Park and Ride with St David’s Station via Exeter City Centre up to every 10 minutes throughout the day, and onto Cranbrook up to every 20 minutes. Brand new service, 4A also now serves Exeter Airport every 20 minutes throughout the week.
A commemorative plaque has been unveiled by Howard West, Acting Clerk to the Burgesses, for an oak tree planted as part of Queen Elizabeth’s Green Canopy project (QGC) which celebrated Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee earlier this year.
Local resident Annie Thompson joined forces with East Devon District Council (EDDC) to identify a suitable location to plant a tree in Colyford....
