Social Diary

There was quite a buzz when Exeter U3A celebrated the 30th birthday of the national third age movement.

Over one hundred of our four hundred members joined the celebration at South Street Baptist Church on Tuesday 13th November. This included a chance to share experiences of our many interest groups with other individual members - a chat for two minutes and then move on, speed dating-style.

Our newly formed choir gave their debut performance. A special birthday cake was cut and members enjoyed refreshments while touring displays representing the many...

The hard working Ladies of Crediton enjoyed a night off from their charity work, at the recent Opening Night of "Powder and Paint" the fascinating story of Helena Rubinstein.

Fran Shrubsole, Ladies Captain of Downes Crediton Golf Club, Judith Ezard of Save The Children and Sue Brown of the charity Force were part of a full house that enjoyed the World Premier of the musical by James Bulmer, Ant Stevens and Mike Heath. The show was performed brilliantly by the Crediton Operatic and Drama Society.

Crediton, last night. A full house saw the World Premier of Powder and Paint, The Musical. The story of Helena Rubinstein.

CODS, The Crediton Operatic and Drama Society, put on an amazing first ever performance of this fasinating musical story. The evening started with a Champagne reception and gave a chance to meet the people behind the event.

As the box office for the show, Olivia James Design are both happy and sad to say that all four shows have been sold out.

Links. www.powderandpaint-themusical.com

Over 180 guests joined St John’s Chambers, the largest Set in the South West with over 80 barristers at their charity ball in aid of ‘Action against Medical Accidents’ (AvMA). The event raised more than £6,000 for the independent charity, which promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident and is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Earlier this year the chambers organised a golf day at The Bristol Golf Club sponsored by Withy King raising £4,000, giving a total of over £10,000 for AvMA.