Amanda Jones, Lauren's English teacher, plays host to the robot and its charging station in her classroom.

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Amanda Jones, who is part of the save the paddling pool protest group, said the vote to hold a poll was overwhelming, with 209 voting in favour and 14 against.

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The play's cast includes Stephen Chapman as Rigsby, Paul Morse as Alan, Cornelis Macarthy as Philip and Amanda Hadingue as Miss Jones.

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