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Where are you now ?
Ashley Russell tours with ‛ Mama Mia ̓
In 2008 Ashley Russell , a QMU drama graduate , was one of the finalists in the BBC talent show-themed television series ‘ I ’ d Do Anything ’. The show saw Ashley compete for the role of Nancy in a West End production of ‘ Oliver ’. Since then , Ashley has performed in concerts and musicals including ‘ Shrek the Musical ’ on Drury Lane . She is now performing all over the world on the ‘ Mamma Mia ’ international tour . Ashley is also recording a track for the new Scottish animated feature film ‘ Sir Billi ’ directed by Sascha Hartmann and produced by Sir Sean Connery . ❒
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Bookings Secretary for Madras Lodge
Anne Yokes T : 07817 328035 E : mlbook @ qmuga . org . uk
Social Secretary Dorothy Finlayson 4 Brunstane Road North Edinburgh EH15 2DJ T : 0131 669 5341 E : alanfinlayson @ virgin . net
Membership Secretary Sylvia Northcott 22 Waulkhill Drive Penicuick Midlothian EH26 8LA T : 01968 674161 E : sylvia @ thenorthcotts . net
Committee and General Communication Maureen Paterson Fettes Court 5 / 2 Craigleith Road Edinburgh EH4 2DL T : 0131 332 0047 E : maureenlpaterson @ gmail . com
Jordan Young , new star of ' River City '
QMU graduate Jordan Young has just landed a role in a well-known Scottish BBC TV soap . Moving from the hugely successful film , ‘ Filth ’ where he starred alongside James McAvoy , Jordan feels right at home on the set of ‘ River City ’. Jordan plays an entrepreneur and businessman , Alex McAllister , the nephew of resident Billy Kennedy . Even though he has dodgy family connections , Alex tries to do legitimate business . He can be extremely cut-throat and is a true go-getter . It will be a treat to see Jordon on our TV screens on a regular basis and we will watch with interest to see how his character develops . ❒
Commonwealth Games
Emma Jack from Aberdeen , who graduated in Events Management in 2012 , has been appointed to a volunteer role in press relations with The Commonwealth Games 2014 . Arlene Rush , who was featured in the last QMYOU , also landed a superb position with The Games . She left her job as Events and Governance Co-ordinator with North Glasgow Housing Association for a once in a lifetime opportunity to work at The Commonwealth Games , which is being hosted in her home city of Glasgow . Arlene , who graduated in 2011 , is now Ceremonies ’ Senior Cast Coordinator at Jack Morton Worldwide , the global events company appointed to deliver the opening and closing ceremonies for The Games . ❒
John Naples-Campbell inspires through drama
Eat your greens
Ady Delaney , a recent nutrition graduate from QMU , has just launched a new website that encourages young children to become more knowledgeable about good nutrition .
The website , called vegeville . co . uk , raises awareness amongst children of the importance of vegetables in their diets . It aims to be a fun , bright , educational experience while also adhering to Early Years Foundation Stage ( E . Y . F . S .) guidelines . The website gives vegetables a name , face , and a description as to how they are important to a child ' s diet . The website provides an alternative way of drawing attention to important aspects in children ' s nutrition in UK .
Take a look at this inspiring new website at W : vegeville . co . uk ❒
Drama and Theatre graduate John Naples-Campbell is currently working as an Acting and Performance lecturer at Edinburgh College . After graduating from QMU , John completed his qualification as a drama teacher at the University of Edinburgh and went on to establish drama departments at Maxwelltown High School in Dumfries and Knox Academy in East Lothian . In addition to his lecturing , John ’ s position with Edinburgh College now sees him teaching on the highly successful Creative Industries Academy - a joint partnership between Edinburgh College and QMU . John has also directed several hit productions throughout Edinburgh . Never one to shirk a challenge , John combines his busy workload with studying for a PhD with QMU ’ s Division of Media , Communication and Performing Arts . Always having a passion for equality and diversity issues , John was delighted to be the first teacher in Scotland to be awarded Professional Recognition by the General Teaching Council of Scotland . ❒
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