Blackmore Players - Amateur theatre group that performs four shows a year. Current and past productions, social events and bulletin board.
Brentwood Operatic Society - Performing musical theatre since 1904. Information on forthcoming shows, history and membership.
Katy Sodeau, Equestrian Artist - Paints watercolours of horse racing scenes, landscapes and animal portraits. Portfolio, exhibitions and commissions.
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- Plato The difference between a man who faces death for the sake of an idea and an imitator who goes
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