A LEOMINSTER charity hosted a special performance of its theatre ensemble to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

About Face Theatre Company performed its drama, My Apple Dumpling Girl, at an evening reception at Kinnersley Castle to mark 25 years of ECHO.

The charity offers opportunities for disabled people to take part in a variety of activities in their local community and the show was performed to thank its supporters.

Guest of honour was Simon Arbuthnott, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire, with his wife Susie.

Based in Herefordshire and a flagship project of ECHO, About Face is one of a handful of professional theatre companies in the UK to employ actors with learning disabilities.