Jason Donovan opened Colchester's Debenhams store in 1987
However, that was the scenario faced by Kim Benjafield after bumping into Aussie heartthrob Jason Donavan. Jason-mania was just taking hold thanks to Neighbours, with his stellar pop career about to launch, and he caused a major stir when officially opening Colchester’s Debenhams in 1987. Kim, then 17, met him outside her staff room while working for Dorothy Perkins, within the Culver Square store. Buzz of anticipation - Jason emerges from the manager's office. He and his security team were heading downstairs. Kim happened to come out of the staff room after finishing her lunch break ...
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