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@vickirab.bsky.social

Here mainly for the music. And the politics, naturally. #EAL Coordinator South-West England I DJ a bit.

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Coming up this Sunday at Things Happen Here, Dartington, Devon we have the re-launch of the bring-your-own-vinyl afternoon.
Bring along your records and I'll give them a spin. 2- 6pm.
No evil fingerprints guaranteed!

15.09.2025 15:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My daughter started an Art Foundation course this week. You would thinkparticipants would be fully engaged in popular culture. But - she was chatting to another young person, and they'd never heard of The Smiths or Joy Division. How is this even possible?!

10.09.2025 05:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My lad and I will provide the indie soundtrack for your drinking pleasure this afternoon from 4pm.
Things Happen Here, Dartington, Devon.
Still filling those boxes, so send me a song request!

06.09.2025 09:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My son and I will be providing the chilled-out indie soundtrack to your drinking this Saturday evening at Things Happen Here, Dartington, Devon. 4-8pm. And it's looking sunny! ๐Ÿคž

01.09.2025 17:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Whose as-yet-unwritten #autobiography would you like to read?
My vote goes to James Murphy.

#LCDSoundsystem

31.08.2025 13:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spotted earlier this week in Newton Abbot library, Devon.
I was in the cafe with my mum and glanced through at the books. 'Surprised' doesn't come close!
#FallFriday

30.08.2025 07:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Charity shop workers: please don't do this.
It will haunt my dreams tonight.

26.08.2025 15:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Just heard that Andy Bell from Erasure is on his way to 'Into the Groove' tomorrow night! His mates from Duran Duran, Bananarama & Spandau Ballet told him what a great time they had; he's got a serious case of FOMO.
Let's hope he can make it for 8pm. Here's *actual* footage of his journey. Respect!

22.08.2025 09:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Looking for a night out in South Devon this coming Bank Holiday Saturday?
It's the Into the Groove 80s Night: 8-11pm, Things Happen Here, Dartington, Totnes. Free entry!

20.08.2025 18:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Looking for a night out in South Devon this coming Bank Holiday Saturday?
It's the Into the Groove 80s Night: 8-11pm, Things Happen Here, Dartington, Totnes. Free entry!

20.08.2025 18:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happening today in Totnes, Devon

16.08.2025 09:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Next Saturday, 23rd August, you *could* get your DeLorean to take you back to the 80s.
Alternatively, you could go to the
80s Night at Things Happen Here, Dartington (Devon). Free entry!
#80s #80sNight #Devon

16.08.2025 07:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Fall - My New House
YouTube video by chriskyle20 The Fall - My New House

"My new house
You should see my house
My new house
You should see my new house
No rabbit hutch about it
I bought it off the baptists
I get the bills
And I get miffed
At the damn polyester fills
The interior is a prison unconscious"

#FallFriday

youtu.be/D36kOzop6oo?...

15.08.2025 07:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Unconscionable.

09.08.2025 19:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Living my best life

03.08.2025 09:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Haven't listened to this for years - thanks for sharing!

31.07.2025 07:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It is a momentous lineup.
Shame Lambrini Girls have only got 30 mins, but they could fit most of their album into that!
Have fun.

31.07.2025 07:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

ONE DAY TO GO!!!*
Booked nearly 9 months ago.

*Apologies for the shouting - I'm just too excited

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31.07.2025 06:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Three days to go.
Going both nights.
Not sure why I booked both.
Not bothered really ๐Ÿ˜‰

29.07.2025 09:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Bramwell - Strollers - Live At Things Happen Here, Dartington
YouTube video by Bramwell Bramwell - Strollers - Live At Things Happen Here, Dartington

Tomorrow night 8-11pm at Things Happen Here, Dartington, Devon there's a FREE gig with headliners Bramwell, who are very reminiscent of early Fall.

I'll be DJing too, in possibly the only mother-son DJ partnership around.

Come along & support grassroots music
#FallFriday

youtu.be/RdpSgCRMF-A?...

25.07.2025 07:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Idea for band merch: most gigs I've been to recently have an upper size limit of A4 for bags. Totes are too big.
I'd buy a branded, gig-compliant bag.

23.07.2025 08:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Do come along. It wouldn't be the same without you.

23.07.2025 08:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Free gig? This Saturday? We are spoiling you!

For any of my followers who like The Fall, you will love the headliners, Bramwell.

Things Happen Here, Dartington, 26 July, 8-11pm

21.07.2025 15:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Free gig alert! Next Saturday (26th) at Things Happen Here, Dartington, Devon. Bramwell are headlining; anyone who loves The Fall will also love them.
Oh - and I'll be DJing on the night, along with my son.
Please re-post to get the message out ๐Ÿ™

19.07.2025 09:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The BEST thing about starting the summer holiday is knowing that there are NO MORE BASTARD PACKED LUNCHES TO MAKE for 6 whole, joyful weeks.

18.07.2025 17:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well, that goes without saying! ๐Ÿ‘

18.07.2025 09:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Birmingham School Of Business School
YouTube video by The Fall - Topic The Birmingham School Of Business School

Well done on a remarkable year to all the students at The Birmingham School of Business School, who break up today for their hard-earned summer holiday.

#FallFriday

youtu.be/7mqH8lsubdo?...

18.07.2025 06:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's bizarre how many grandparents, aunts and uncles suddenly drop down dead in the last week of the academic year! ๐Ÿคฃ

15.07.2025 11:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A week today, come and Get Into The Summer Groove with non-stop 80s tunes guaranteed to keep you on the dancefloor all night!

Things Happen Here, Dartington, Devon. 8-11pm. Free entry!

12.07.2025 15:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In a gig first last night, one monumentally paralytic lad pulled out a bottle of TreSemme (other hair products are available) and announced that he'd smuggled in vodka in it! ๐Ÿคฃ

12.07.2025 08:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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