Islands tend to have complicated language situations. Typically there will be an identifiably indigenous language and a handful of other tongues that have arrived either through trade or conquest, and that variously intermingle, impose, or demark.
These multiple languages fray at the edges through generations, and if we sidestep arguments over the pureness of a language stream, the resultant mix is a richly nuanced indexical store of historical, cultural and psychical transition. The discipline of Painting is also something of an island, and whilst it is necessary to be cautious in...
After the success of their critically acclaimed 2012 UK tour and as a testimony to the immense popularity of classic rock music, The Classic Rock Show is back – bigger and even better!
Featuring the music of The Eagles - Greatest Hits, Led Zeppelin - IV, Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms, Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon & The Wall, Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run, Meat Loaf - Bat out of Hell & much, much more! Classic Rock doesn’t get any better than this!
A virtuoso band of the finest musicians on the planet perform an amazing mix of selected tracks from the ten...
Dream Weddings Magazine's first two Wedding Extravaganzas in 2012 were such resounding successes that wedding specialists have been queuing up to be a part of this year’s event at the prestigious Legacy Hotel
Enjoy a day of indulgence and all things wedding, visit the stands of wedding experts, find out what’s new and original on the scene and watch spectacular catwalk shows.
There will be gowns from over 40 bridal collections, complimentary bubbly and a goody bag for every bride.
10.30am-4pm, tickets £2.50 in advance, £4 on the door, free parking.
Plymouth Business School’s ‘Wonder Room’ is hosting the ‘21st Century Women: How to get ahead in business’ conference on 8 March 2013.
The ‘Wonder Room’ initiative is an ideas driven consultancy that works with students to develop proactive and beneficial engagements.
These projects bridge the gap between real world engagement and academic excellence, the 21st Century Women conference is an example of such a project. The conference...
From wakeboarding to windsurfing, a wealth of watersports activities will be on offer to the public in March.
Organised by Plymouth University and the University’s Students’ Union, Spring Splash 2013 - Plymouth Premier Watersports Festival includes taster sessions supervised by qualified instructors and student volunteers...
Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell and a member of Channel 4’s Three Hungry Boys will be among the special guests appearing at Plymouth University’s 2013 Festival of Research.
The event, running from March 4-22, will feature public talks and workshops showcasing some of the world class research currently taking place at the University.
If you are dreaming of sandy white beaches with blue skies, historical cities or far-flung exotic locations but don’t know how to get there, help is available at Crownhill Library on Wednesday 6 March.
Anthony Goord from Peter Goord Travel will be dropping in at 6pm to talk about holiday destinations as well as provide independent information and advice on how to plan the perfect trip.
Europe Direct Plymouth will also be on hand with hints and tips on how to travel safely abroad and free refreshments will be served.
Kasabian prepare for their eagerly awaited Teenage Cancer Trust gig with a date at Plymouth Pavilions on Wednesday 20 March 2013 .
Nominated for the Best British Band gong at this year’s NME Awards, Kasabian hit the slopes on 1 April for Austria’s Snowbombing Festival, joining the bill alongside Katy B, Disclosure, Rudimental, Foreign Beggars, Ms.Dynamite and P Money.
Marketing Officer at Plymouth Pavilions, Robert Maltby said: “Once again Plymouth is picked out of all the major arenas in the UK to be a warm-up date for...
