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Audrey has been involved in show business for nearly eight decades, and Audrey Pring has now been given the Special Achievement Award at The WOW247 Awards for her outstanding contribution to the local arts scene. Fifteen awards were given out during the ceremony held at The Kings Theatre in Southsea, celebrating the best in arts and entertainment from across our region, ranging from music to film, amateur dramatics, eating out and more. But 86-year-old Audrey was the star of the show. As life president of South Downe Musical Society and founder of the South Downe School of Dance, she has worked with generations of actors and dancers. She said: 'It's lovely to get an award for something you enjoy doing. 'When the chairman at SDMS told me last week, I thought he was pulling my leg. It's wonderful. 'I like to think that some of those I've taught have learned something from me.' Fiddler on the Roof - This is the perfect show with which to say thank you and farewell to our Life President and long serving producer and choreographer Audrey Pring. This will be Audrey's last show with SDMS as a Producer, though she will remain of course as our Life President and continue to provide valued input into the running of the society to which she has effectively dedicated her life.