Veteran’s Lunch 2024
The second weekend in May is time to dust off old jokes and polish up memories as the veterans and not so veteran grips come together to make merry at the wonderful venue Rucola in Little Chalfont. This year saw…
The second weekend in May is time to dust off old jokes and polish up memories as the veterans and not so veteran grips come together to make merry at the wonderful venue Rucola in Little Chalfont. This year saw…
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Well done to the following trainees and uncertified grips for completing their Purple Badge assessment on Saturday: – Ryan West Leigh Hempsall Patrick Gillespie Callum Greenwood Connor McCarthy Ché Loncraine James Lyall Scott Rhodes Matt Gasper Lewis Rees Nele Wölk…
Great locations, experienced crews and juicy incentives have made UK studios increasingly attractive, and brought Hollywood stars to the unlikeliest locations. But with budgets falling and a lack of skills training, could the bubble be about to burst? When Peter…
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