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Paper Heroes

Monday, August 25th, 2008

With their rapid fire rhythms, growling vocals and inventive guitar riffs their songs stay hooked in your brain ready for rapid replay. Indie-pop-rock at its exciting best.
Paper Heroes were formed in London early in 2008 when singer, Matt Weedon, sent his song, Jenny Jones, into a SkinsLife competition and it was played on episode 9 […]

Ukrainian RL v Pioneers, 13th July 2008

Friday, July 25th, 2008

The touring GB Student RL Chairman’s XIII ‘Pioneers’ had a gripping match against Ukranian RL, with the visitor’s winning 34-18 in Kharkiv in 37 degrees centigrade heat. It was the toughest match the Pioneers have faced against a developing nation.
The Pioneers led 16-8 at the break, their tries coming from Joe Stearman (Hull University), Ollie […]

GB Student Pioneers in Ukraine

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

The GB Student Rugby League Chairman’s X111 are currently in the Ukraine. Over the last three years. the “Pioneers” have visited Estonia, Czech Republic and Latvia giving each nation their firts ever experiences of rugby league. The squad is made up of Equal representation from the Four Nations. In 2008 they will […]

The Tiger Sharks in Training

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

The Tiger Sharks are taking their training seriously, spending part of their Easter Holidays at a Training Camp in France where they will be put through their paces by one of the best coaches in the business. They are really looking forward to their Sevens Tournament which takes place later this year and have already […]

Xmas Shopping Fayre Westpoint, Exeter

Saturday, December 1st, 2007

WESTPOINT near Exeter is helping shoppers take the stress out of festive shopping with a Christmas Fayre. Three fun-packed days at the Devon County Showground’s annual event presenting 280 exhibitors under one roof. The event features lots of free tastings, a free Santa’s grotto, street-type entertainment, birds of prey demonstrations by falconer Jonathan Marshall, and […]

Teatro

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Dickie Dirts are delighted to learn that the new sensational boyband Teatro will be appearing on the 79th Royal Variety Performance in the presence of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The performance will be held in Liverpool at the Empire Theatre on December 3rd. Teatro will be on the same bill as Bon Jovi, Dame Kiri […]

Front View of Tiger Sharks New Rugby Shirt

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

We thought you would like to see what the front of the shirt looks like, so here it is! The guys came up with the whole concept for the strip, right down to the logo and got the whole thing off the ground. It looks fantastic and is a huge achievement. They train […]

Childrens Hospice South West

Sunday, August 19th, 2007

Childrens Hospice South West have expertly provided care for children with very complex health care needs over the last twelve years by successfully running two children’s hospices. They have just revealed plans to provide a children’s hospice service to support life limited children and their families in Cornwall and Plymouth. The Children’s Hospice South West […]

Famous Quote

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

A famous quote from Dickie Dirts Curiosity Shop. The former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammed Ali once said “Don’t count the days, make the days count”.

All Puns Intended

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

Another pun from Dickie Dirts Curiosity Shop. A woman has twins, and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt, and is named “Ahmal.” The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him “Juan.” Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon […]