Fashion Show

Tonight, I went to Mint Methodist Church's "Off the Peg" Fashion Show, a fundraiser for the church's on-going building project. I wanted Will to go with me, but he had an on-campus event to attend, so we each headed our separate ways for the evening. Before parting ways, though, the two of us ate an early supper at the Chaucer's pub on the High Street. We have wanted to eat there ever since we first spotted it, and there is a 2-for-1 special on fajitas on Wednesdays, so we thought this was the perfect opportunity to check it out. The food was absolutely excellent, though the normal prices are fairly steep. We will definitely eat there again, though probably only when they are having a similar special. 

After supper, I made my way over to the Mint, and Will headed to campus. I got there a bit early, so I killed time by looking at the various shops on Fore Street. Since it was after 6 pm, nearly everything was closed. Only a small grocery store and a gaming hall were open. The doors opened for the Fashion Show at 7 pm, but when I got there, the only people besides the Mint volunteers who had arrived were Kirsty and Joe Mottram, a young married couple who have just moved to Exeter from Leeds. I am always glad to see them. 

Within a few minutes, numerous other ladies began to arrive. I say "ladies," because with the exception of Joe and one other male audience member, the only men there that night were Mint volunteers. Before the show began, there was time to look at al the articles of clothing which were for sale and to get some tea or coffee and cookies. 

The show itself began around 7:30 pm, and it was quite amusing. The "models" were members of the church, most of whom were dressed in clothing which was somewhat different from what they would normally wear. The commentator told us about each item of clothing, including its cost at the show and its normal in-store price. The items came from a variety of different shops, including some prominent High Street shops, but were all quite reasonably priced. The ladies in the show did a very nice job modelling the clothing. 

After the show, I stayed an talked with Kirsty and Job for a while until it was time for them to catch their train back to Dawlish. Though the fashion show was different from the type of events I usually enjoy, I had a good time and was quite glad to have gone.