In his first business venture, well-known local theatre devotee Jack Price has taken over the ownership of the Axminster Railway Kitchen.

Jack, who many will know through his stage management and directing skills in Axminster and Lyme Regis stage circles, opened his new venture last week after spending a month refurbishing the station premises including a new kitchen.

The revived business was officially opened by the Mayor of Axminster, Cllr Jill Farrow who after cutting the tape said: "I am delighted to be opening another fantastic new business in the town and wish Jack and the team every success for the future."

Guests then tucked into delicious sausage sandwiches and toasted Jack and his new business.

Axminster Railway Kitchen will be opened from 7 am to 2 pm Monday to Friday and 8 am to 2 pm on Saturday. The cafe will be close on Sundays.

Jack was previously employed by Axminster Power Tools and he is employing two assistants to run the business - Devon Ellis and Hannah Page.

Jack and his staff will be serving breakfasts from 7 am to 11 am and then lunches and snacks from 12 noon.

He says he is very pleased with how the kitchen has been received and has had some very positive feedback from the public.

Jack will continue his interest in local theatre and later in the year will be directing Axminster Drama Club's' Elf The Musical'.