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latest PEOPLE Ronan Keating, Adapt Barbers, Brighton’s ‘Oscars’,Daisy’s Nail Company & Brighton Fringe

Brighton & HoveArts Council DramaAwards 2013Brighton & Hove Arts Council held itsannual drama awards ceremony atBHASVIC, on the evening of Tuesday10 December. Brighton & Hove’s own‘Oscars’ recognise the achievementsof amateur theatre companies in thearea. Local groups taking part thisyear included New Venture TheatreClub, Brighton, The SouthwickPlayers, Wick Theatre Company andBurgess Hill Theatre Club.

Latest 7's Victoria Nangle, Rhiannon Pullingand Zara Baker with DNC staff and BMUdirector Hayley Pinker

DNC’s fundraiserfor the NSPCCDaisy’s Nail Company (DNC) inPreston Street, Brighton, held aspecial charity fundraiser in aid ofthe NSPCC on 19th December 2013.Latest 7 attended the party whereguests donated to the NSPCC andreceived a luxury OPI manicure.Brighton Makeup School’s directorHayley Pinker was also on hand toprovide pre-Christmas makeovers.With a Mini-Mani for just £7, DNCoffers great value. Plus there’s 15%off for all new customers.www.daisysnailcompany.co.uk

Adapt Barberscelebrates 10 years!It wasn't just the festive celebrationsheld in Brighton last month. AdaptBarbers on Queens Road, Brighton,celebrated 10 years in business witha glittering party held at the barbers,hosted by owner Ross Williams, whohas been in the hair industry for 18years. Entertainment was providedby local magician Max Curd.www.maxcurd.co.ukwww.adaptbarbers.co.uk

Brighton Fringeannounces newpartner in GeminiPrintGemini Print danced through the citywith Brighton Fringe stalwarts, TheRagroof Players, to announce itspartnership with this year’s Festival.

As the key supplier of officialBrighton Fringe printed materials,Mark Tulley, of Gemini Group, saidthat he was really delighted to besupporting the festival.

“Brighton Fringe is without doubtone of the highlights in the City’scalendar,” he said.

Gemini Print is providing discountsto all Brighton Fringe participantsand venues. For more information visit:www.gemini-print.co.uk  www.brightonfringe.orgPicture by Jim Holden

Ronan Keatingbacks councilservice for peoplewith disabilitiesBoyzone’s Ronan Keating gave a rave review for some speciallycommissioned embroidery work done for him by AbleandWilling, asupported business for people withdisabilities run by Brighton & HoveCity Council.

Ronan Keating was visitingBrighton for a Boyzone reunion

Max (local magician) and Ross Williams

Brighton Little Theatre, winners of the BeaWaters Challenge Cup for Best OverallProduction. Left to right: Caroline Lambe,Claire Lewis, Ellie Mason and Myles Locke.

Leon (Adapt manager) and Ross (Adapt owner)

Marion Duggan and Matthew Blacklock (dancers from The Ragroof Players) with Mark Tulley (director, Gemini Group)

concert at the Brighton Centre on18th December when he decided hewanted to give the rest of the bandsweaters with their namesembroidered on them for Christmas.

Ronan called AbleandWilling,which employs people with a varietyof disabilities and specialises inembroidery, printing and providinggarments for a wide range ofbusinesses and organisations.

AbleandWilling’s businessmanager, Jeff White, said: “Ronan’sorder and visit was a lovely surprise.He couldn’t have been nicer.”www.ableandwilling.org.uk

Daisy (owner)OPI manicures at DNC

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