Big Brother star launches Plymouth family fun day
A REALITY television star mingled with superheroes and sumo wrestlers at a summer fair in the city.
Former Big Brother contestant Grace Adams-Short officially launched the family day at Estover Community College.
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Teacher Chris Maloney in the stocks; Stephanie Emery tries her luck on the doughnut eating stand; Year 7 singers entertain; Grace Adams-Short opens the fete; Sumo wrestling Estover style; Melissa Ambrose has her face painted
More than 100 children and adults – many in fancy dress – helped raise over £500, which organisers will be putting towards buying bonus facilities for the school.
In previous years, the money has been used to pay for a climbing wall and extra microphones.
Karen Walsh, a member of the Estover Community College Association, said TV celebrity Grace sampled a range of stalls at the event, which also had a chocolate fountain, bouncy castle and face painting.
But the real stars of the show were talented Year 7 singers, who wowed the crowds in between epic bouts of inflatable sumo wrestling.
Karen said: "It was a really nice afternoon – everyone seemed to have a good time and the weather stayed dry for us.
"The children liked having Grace there and they got up and did their own stint on the stage, which everyone really enjoyed."
5 Comments
by KJ, Plymouth
Wednesday, June 17 2009, 3:50PM
“"star"....... Jesus wept!!!!!”
by Student, Plymouth
Wednesday, June 17 2009, 2:50PM
“She's known as a celebrity from Big Brother, a few years ago she was in there and got rowdy and threw water over some lady. She lives in Bristol but went to school in Plymouth, she went my school 'Plymouth College' on Mutley Plain. Hope this clears up the head scratchers!”
by Barry, Plymouth
Wednesday, June 17 2009, 9:25AM
“At least we know what these nonenties do once the cameras stop rolling now. Can't say I've ever heard of this 'celebrity' myself but no doubt the bug-eyed TV watchers will know all.”
by a, plymouth
Wednesday, June 17 2009, 8:53AM
“r u bitter mjb, was u not asked, hope your not affended but i have never herd of you and you dont even seem to know were your from. is it plymouth or bristol?”
by MJP, Bristol/Plymouth
Monday, June 15 2009, 1:13PM
“She'd hardly a "Celebrity"!! More like a wannabe!”