Friday, January 26, 2007

'Dr Who' heads for Somerset to boost education

TV timelord Dr Who is teaming up with Ant and Dec to help convince Somerset teenagers that education is a wonderful thing.
At least that's the message students will get as a touring theatre group imitate some of today's most recognised faces in a production aimed at guiding Year 10 pupils towards learning and career choices.
The production, by the IMPACT theatre group, is sponsored by Somerset Learning and Skills Council and organised by Connexions Somerset.


As Dr Who navigates his way around schools from in the Taunton and Wellington area and the rest of the county, he'll be joined by Little Britain's Vicky Pollard and chef Jamie Oliver.
Sally House, Partnership Director of the Learning and Skills Council Dorset and Somerset, said: "IMPACT has been to Somerset before and their productions really work in capturing the pupils' imaginations and making them think - it's not every day you get careers advice from a timelord!"
Connexions Chief Executive Peter Renshaw said: "It's our job to make sure young people get the best advice available to them.
"This is a brilliantly funny production with a serious message and young people are receiving it well."

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