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The Boat Building Academy’s class of March 2014 launched the boats built as part of their course under brilliant blue skies on 3 December. Here’s principal Yvonne Green’s report: ‘Two hundred people including Lyme Regis mayor Sally Holman gathered to celebrate the end of the course. ‘The eleven students came to the BBA from places as … Continue reading “BBA December 2014 student launch photos”
The Boat Building Academy’s December student launch seems to have gone off beautifully – ITV News was there to cover the story, and principal Yvonne Green reported 200 people turned up at Lyme Harbour to watch, the weather was stunning, the general mood benevolent, and the students jubilant. ‘There was only just enough wind for the … Continue reading “BBA student launch December 2013 – catch up with the ITV News report”
An exhibition of Exeter-based photographer Jenny Steer’s work featuring Lyme’s Boat Building Academy and its boats and people is to be held in the town at The Malthouse in Lyme Regis from the 25th to the 30th May, from 10 to 5 o’clock each day. Jenny’s title for the show is ‘Shot Across the … Continue reading “Jenny Steer photo exhibition features Boat Building Academy launch photos”