"The Bill" star makes it happen at the Old Vic

From Lambeth Council
Date: 15.05.2002
Ref: 1348
Press contact: Isolda Mcneill
Tel: 020 7926 2841
Email: imcneill@lambeth.gov.uk

Press Release

"The Bill" star makes it happen at the Old Vic

Lambeth actor Trudie Goodwin, who stars in popular television series "The Bill", is to take centre stage at an exciting event hosted by the council at the Old Vic theatre in Waterloo.

Called "Making it happen", the day will focus on the achievements of people with learning disabilities, providing an opportunity for them to demonstrate their skills and for local businesses to give their support.

Trudie Goodwin, Sergeant June Ackland in "The Bill", will play a leading role in the centrepiece of the event, the section which encourages companies and traders to get involved in the council's drive to inclusion.

She will call for pledges of assistance from the business representatives present, who it is hoped will offer training, jobs, voluntary work or any imaginative initiatives which could result in people with learning disabilities being able to take up their place in the community.

The Old Vic will see music, dance and drama performances by college students with learning disabilities. There will be displays from organisations working in this field, including L'Arche, Roots and Shoots and the Cafe Nova trust.

Lambeth College students with learning disabilities will perform a play based on the poem "Still I rise " by American author Maya Angelou. The event will be held on Tuesday 25 June from 11am-3pm.

"It will be an interesting and worthwhile day in its own right, but we are particularly anxious to gain some practical, concrete results, "said Councillor Peter Truesdale, leader of the new administration at Lambeth council.

"We are therefore specially keen to hear from employers and companies who would like to attend, or who feel that they might have something to contribute. " he continued. "As ward representative for Bishop's Ward in which the event will take place, I am taking a particularly keen interest in the day.

"The Old Vic has set the ball rolling by providing the building for the event without charge.

For further information, or for an invitation, please contact Bernie Ward, project manager at the adult learning disability team, 0207 926 4660.

Note to Editors: A photograph of Trudie Goodwin is available on request from the press office.

Issued by the Communication Centre, London Borough of Lambeth, Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton Hill, London SW2 1RW Telephone 020 7926 1000 Fax 020 7926 2835 www.lambeth.gov.uk

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