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vickirab.bsky.social
@vickirab.bsky.social
Here mainly for the music. And the politics, naturally.
#EAL Coordinator
South-West England
I DJ a bit.
I am currently going through a play-your-entire-record-collection-in-order challenge (with certain caveats). I have to say that The Adult Net were criminally underrated.
Yes, I am on Letter A 🤣

#FallFriday
October 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I ran a bring-your-own vinyl afternoon last Sunday. Somebody brought this along. It goes without saying that they were my favourite person in the room.

#FallFriday
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October 24, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Not to be outdone by Duran Duran, Bananarama & Erasure, the goddess that is Annie Lennox has now set off on her epic journey from Scotland to Things Happen Here in Devon for tomorrow's 80s Night. 8-11pm.
Here's the *actual* footage.
I told her to bring a coat. She wasn't having any of it. Hardcore.
a woman in a black dress is standing in a crowd of people in a dark room ..
ALT: a woman in a black dress is standing in a crowd of people in a dark room ..
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October 16, 2025 at 6:21 AM
This coming Friday night at Things Happen Here, Dartington, Devon. 80s clobber encouraged!
Free entry, too.
We are spoiling you 🎧
October 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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!
September 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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?!
September 10, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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!
September 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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! 🤞
September 1, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Whose as-yet-unwritten #autobiography would you like to read?
My vote goes to James Murphy.

#LCDSoundsystem
August 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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
August 30, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Charity shop workers: please don't do this.
It will haunt my dreams tonight.
August 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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!
August 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Reposted
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!
August 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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!
August 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Happening today in Totnes, Devon
August 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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
August 16, 2025 at 7:58 AM
"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

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The Fall - My New House
YouTube video by chriskyle20
youtu.be
August 15, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Unconscionable.
August 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Living my best life
August 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
ONE DAY TO GO!!!*
Booked nearly 9 months ago.

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

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July 31, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Three days to go.
Going both nights.
Not sure why I booked both.
Not bothered really 😉
July 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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?...
Bramwell - Strollers - Live At Things Happen Here, Dartington
YouTube video by Bramwell
youtu.be
July 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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.
July 23, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Do come along. It wouldn't be the same without you.
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
July 23, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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
July 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM