DUBLIN Artefacts and documents from three millennia comprise Whyte’s eclectic auction on Saturday 21 April. Entitled “History, Literature and Collectibles” the sale starts with Celtic gold ring money from 1,200 BC and the lots represent a potted history of Ireland with books on antiquities, coins from both the Cromwellian and Williamite Wars, documents, weapons, medals... Read MoreWhytes – History, Literature and Collectibles is a post from: ArtnSpire


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Turner Contemporary reaches its first birthday today 16 April 2012, 496,554 visitors have passed through the doors, more than treble what was predicted for the first year of operation. Now a new report shows that Turner Contemporary has generated an additional £13.8m of value for the Kent economy and supports an estimated 130 (FTE) jobs... Read MoreTurner Contemporary postive for Kent economy is a post from: ArtnSpire


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Visit South Devon this Easter and you can enjoy the delights of miniature pig racing at Pennywell Farm at Buckfastleigh. This new venture got its starting orders this week and it has got off to a very promising start. It was nine month old Red Runt who triumphed in the first race. With obstacles like Bacon's Brook and the Trough to contend with the pint sized porkers have to be at the peak of their physical fitness and on sizzling good form.

Pennywell's owner Chris Murray says, "The pigs have been hamming it up, the visitors have been all out in supporting them and it's odds on we have a classic activity in the making".

Running alongside Red Runt in their maiden race were fellow competitors, Silk Purse, Celestial Swine and Pigarkel. Pippa pig was withdrawn at the last minute with a hamstring injury.

The Pennywell Miniature pigs have been specially bred at Pennywell since 1992 to be small and friendly. Each pig is unique with its own colour and markings. The average piglet weighs just 250g (8oz) at birth. They grow to about a fifth of the size of an ordinary piglet (approximately the size of a Springer Spaniel at maturity).

The 'Pennywell Miniature Pig Steaks' will be taking place at the attraction every day at 2.30pm. Check out: pennywellfarm.co.uk

EU should consider suspending inclusion of aviation in ETS

Pretoria - The European Union (EU) should consider suspending the inclusion of aviation in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) for two years, says Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk.

The EU ETS is a cornerstone of the EU’s policy to fight climate change as well as a tool to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions cost-effectively.

“If the EU is committed to a global solution, which I believe they are, and if the rest of the world is seriously committed to providing new political momentum to negotiations under ICAO [International Civil Aviation Organization], which I believe they are, there may be very good reasons for the EU to suspend the inclusion of aviation in the EU ETS for two years,” explained the minister.

The minister said this as some countries are opposed to the scheme. It emerged on Monday that nine leading European aviation firms, including Airbus, wrote to French, British, German and Spanish leaders to protest about the new EU carbon tax. The CEO’s warned that counter-measures on European airlines are in preparation in countries opposing the ETS.

The ETS system requires all airlines flying in EU airspace to pay 15% of their polluting carbon emissions for 2012, a charge which they will not have to settle until 2013. Under the scheme, it is estimated that around 4000 airlines will pay the EU for pollution permits

“I believe the EU should go the extra mile and give the negotiating parties in ICAO, all of us, a fair chance to conclude negotiations on a global, sectoral emissions trading scheme,” he said.

Van Schalkwyk said that aggressive unilateralism and extra-territorial measures were not the way to go in an increasingly globalised world. It may look attractive in the short-term, but it will sow seeds that will only reap the whirl wind of confrontation in the medium- to long-term,” warned the minister.

He, however, added that with stronger leadership from all sides it is possible to resolve outstanding issues including the clash of principles between climate change and air transport regimes.

Van Schalkwyk was speaking at the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) Aviation & Environment Summit 2012 in Geneva on Wednesday.

“One way to resolve the impasse could be to agree that any market-based mechanism would have zero net incidence for developing countries. In the design of an emissions trading scheme, provision could be made for the ICAO principle of equal treatment to apply at an operator level when revenues are raised,” he explained.

“However, when allocations are made from a multilaterally managed fund, differentiated disbursements could be made, for example towards decarbonised infrastructure and sustainable-biofuels industries in developing-country markets. This assumes that a significant portion of revenues from carbon pricing will be re-invested in green growth.”

A political solution is urgently required to resolve the matter that could possibly have dire consequences for trade and tourism.

“A political solution is urgently required. I believe a global deal is within reach, but we now need the EU to take a broader view of what the atmosphere needs by creating the space for bona fide multilateral negotiations to conclude by 2013,” said Van Schalkwyk. – BuaNews-Xinhua

On the 14 March 2012, The Barnard Gallery launched the highly anticipated Group Exhibition “In Living Colour” by artists Ndikhumbule Ngqinambi and Lonwabo Kilani. A successful evening that was well received by these artists’ strong followers and the art lovers of Cape Town. Thank you to our Sponsors: Buchulife for the water, Paranga who catered... Read MoreIn Living Colour is a post from: ArtnSpire


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Tracey Emin comes home to Margate with an exhibition of new works at Turner Contemporary Tracey Emin’s first exhibition in her home town will open at Turner Contemporary on 26 May 2012. She Lay Down Deep Beneath the Sea: Tracey Emin at Turner Contemporary is conceived specially for Margate, where Emin grew up and which... Read MoreTracey Emin comes home to Margate is a post from: ArtnSpire


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Max Klub Jazz Festival is a festival that has been revived in the year 2012 after 10 years of absence, and set a basis for cultural renaissance of jazz scene in Velenje. Jazz enthusiasts will be able to witness interesting musical acts in five more shows. Five more concerts are scheduled for the programme of... Read MoreMax Klub Jazz Festival 2012 is a post from: GigMenu


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The Geneva Motor Show takes place in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. Each year the show is hosted in the Geneva Palexpo. The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles is responsible for putting on the show. Geneva Motor Show 2012 is a post from: Auto n Spire Geneva Motor Show 2012 is a post [...]Geneva Motor Show 2012 is a post from: Travel Switzerland


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The Geneva Motor Show takes place in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. Each year the show is hosted in the Geneva Palexpo. The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles is responsible for putting on the show. Geneva Motor Show 2012 is a post from: Auto n SpireGeneva Motor Show 2012 is a post from: Auto n Spire


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