ROYAL ARTIST EXHIBITS NEW COLLECTION AT TRITON GALLERIES TORQUAY

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Outstanding British artist Darren Baker, commissioned to paint Her Majesty The
Queen visits Triton Galleries in Torquay to unveil his highly anticipated new collection.  The exhibition included limited edition prints on canvas entitled Vision Sensuelle I, II and III, plus many new original paintings.

Local art lovers got the rare chance to meet this modern master at two separate exhibitions held at Triton Galleries in Torquay.  The first was a private viewing for clients at the new dedicated Triton gallery within the luxury designer fashion department store Hoopers located in the restaurant area on Friday 1st July.  The second event was held at the Torwood Street Gallery on Saturday 2nd July between 1.00 – 3.00 pm with a champagne reception.

Awarded best artist at The Fine Art Guild Ceremony in London and The Garrick Prize, Christies, Darren Baker is taking the art world by storm with his classic realism. Having painted notable figures including Prince Charles, Tony Blair and the Bahrain Royal family, he is now embarking upon the the most prestigious commission of his career painting The Queen in celebration of her 85th birthday and the 90th anniversary of The Royal British Legion, an accolade accorded to a very small number of artists in the monarch's lifetime. The finished original will be unveiled at the end of August at the Royal British Legion Headquarters.

Darren Baker second from right with Anne Craib and art lovers

Commercial Director at Triton Galleries, Anne Craib says, “We are delighted to be welcoming such a prestigious and celebrated artist to Torquay. Darren continues to leave the art world in awe of his stunning originals and the nation is eagerly awaiting the
unveiling of his portrait of The Queen in August.”

Darren Baker's fine art works span a number of different subjects including interiors, figurative works, equestrian and ballet studies, portraits and landscapes. Darren says his true admiration in the art world is for the grand masters including Rembrandt and Vemeer.  The latest achievement for Darren is being selected to exhibit his fine art at the Florence Biennale, the most prestigious and respected contemporary art event in the world.

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EUROPE’S LEADING CAR & VAN HIRE COMPANY EXPANDS TO NEW BRANCH

Award winning Europcar, UK’s leading Car & Van Hire Company which has its South West Head Quarters based at Exeter expands to new premises in Plymouth. The occasion is marked with an official ribbon cutting ceremony by newly appointed Lord of Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Peter Bradshaw on 30th June 2011.

Jim Howard licensee of Europcar Group UK, Lady Mayoress of Plymouth, Lord Mayor of Plymouth and James Eland Operations Director

Councillor Peter Brookshaw, The Lord Mayor says: The Lady Mayoress and I are delighted that the Europcar franchise are moving to new premises in Millbay. Their facilities will be well received by other businesses in the area and by the public in Plymouth. We wish them every success with their new venture and welcome any new or expanding business that brings employment into the City. We very much look forward to joining them for their opening ceremony."

Entrepreneur and local businessman, Jim Howard operates the official Europcar franchise at outlets based in Exeter, Plymouth and Taunton through his independent company Vehicle Save (UK) Limited. In addition to the Europcar franchise, Jim also operates Vehicle Save Contract Hire & Leasing Limited an independent business which complements the daily hire operation and has its head quarters based at Marsh Barton.

Jim Howard licensee of Europcar Group UK Limited says: “We are very excited about our move to larger premises in Plymouth which is situated in close proximity to the centre of town with more facilities and the opportunity for growth. This means we will be able to offer an even better service to our customers across the South West and nationwide. In addition it adds value to our contract hire and leasing service located in Exeter. We are able to give a unique service in the region as we are able to meet customer’s needs from a one day hire through to a five year contract. As the leading car and van hire company nationwide, Europcar has established an excellent reputation and position in the market place and this latest move is as a result of our mid – long term expansion strategy.”

Formerly National Car Rentals before they merged with Europcar two years’ ago, the new larger premises have the benefit of being located close to the town centre with a dedicated secure car park accommodating 30 – 40 vehicles and additional parking for staff and facilities for the disabled.

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SIGHT CHARITY & OPTICIANS TEAM UP FOR NATIONAL EYE HEALTH WEEK

Devon In Sight charity and Topsham based Bill & Taylor opticians teamed up for National Eye Health Week to offer free spectacle servicing in Topsham last week.

Director of Services (DIS) Martin Pallett & Paul Ayshford of Bill & Taylor

Martin Pallett, Director of Services for Devon In Sight and Paul Ayshford, Practice owner of Bill & Taylor Opticians set up at the charity’s head quarters at Station House in Topsham between 4.00 – 6.00 pm to offer free advice and spectacle servicing for the local community.

Paul Ayshford who owns the Bill & Taylor opticians practice based on Topsham High Street, offered free spectacle servicing including sonic cleaning stubborn dirt from between lenses and frames, spraying lenses for clarity of vision, screw tightening, nose pad adjustment and a frame heater to adjust the fit of frames.

Visitors using the service also got a free case / cleaning cloth and the chance to get a sneak preview of the charity's new Resource Centre before its official opening in July. Director of Services for Devon In Sight Martin Pallett carrying out a survey on eye healthcare with passersby on how they look after their sight. All of the completed questionnaires will be entered into a fantastic free prize draw for a pair of desirable and fashionable RayBan sunglasses generously donated by Bill & Taylor.

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Meet outstanding British artist Darren Baker on Saturday 2nd July 2011, 1 – 3 pm @ Triton Galleries, Torquay

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Triton Galleries will be hosting a champagne reception to launch the latest collection by talented artist Darren Baker who has been commissioned to paint an official portrait of HRM the Queen to commemorate her 85th birthday in association with the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion. Darren is visiting Triton Galleries to launch his new collection of originals specially commissioned for Triton Galleries and his new limited editions on canvas entitled Vision Sensuelle I, II and III.

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Awarded best artist at The Fine Art Guild Ceremony in London and The Garrick Prize, Christies, 35 year-old Darren Baker is taking the art world by storm with his classic realism. He has recently been selected to exhibit his fine art at the Florence Biennale, the most prestigious and respected contemporary art event in the world.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet the man behind the art before his portrait of the Queen is unveiled in London in August 2011.

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