April News Letter
CHAIRMAN'S CHAT
Hi all and welcome to the new CUDOS year. I'd like to thank our retiring chairman Polly for her hard work over the last three years and welcome her on to the Committee along with new member Leonie. Thank you also to Beth who has stood down from the Committee.
Rehearsals are going well for Don't Dress for Dinner so make sure you support your Society and get your tickets now. We have some great shows and social events to look forward to this year so I'm looking forward to catching up with you all then. Kerry.x
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM was held on the 29th March and it is always good to catch up with everyone after the close of business. The new Committee is:
Chairman Kerry Peters
Vice Chairman Ann Brolly
Treasurer Dave Sach
Minutes Secretary Angie Eason
Correspondence Sec Wendy Elliott
Committee Dave Brolly
Leonie Dash
Polly English
Sue Miller
Congratulations to the members who received awards:
Ruth Pountney Award Tori Eglon
Rising Star Award Lisa Gage
Neill McClintock Award Jackie Dyer/
Helen Wickens
Audrey Stokes Award Ann Brolly
Colin Miller Award for
Music Lucy Singleton
(A new award given by Sue in memory of Colin)
Members and Patrons fees are now due for renewal, please send to Wendy at 9 Winyards View, Crewkerne, TA188HZ
Members Patrons
Family £42 Individual £8
Individual £20 Couple £13
Student/Jnr £8 Business £20
Vice President £32
DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon.
9th – 12th May 2018
Director: George Flint
We are in the final phase of rehearsals (set build has started, Sat/Sun from 10am. You don’t have to be in the production to be involved, all help is very much appreciated). Rehearsal are such fun, don’t miss this funny play. Tickets on sale price £8 (£6 concessions) - Wednesday Night Special Offer- 2 tickets for £10.
Available from www.cudoscrewkerne.com or from Wendy 01460 74380 (any problems email us on cudostickets@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIAL OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE FROM WENDY ON 01460 74380
SPAMALOT 12th – 15th September
Director - Nick Harris
MD - Gill Merrifield
Choreographer - Lisa Gage
Workshops - All at 7.30pm in the Victoria Hall
Mon11th June - Singing
Wed 13th June - Dancing/Singing
Thu 14th June – Principal Acting /
Singing/Dancing
Sun 17th June - Auditions - 2.00pm VH
For more information including rehearsal schedule and audition pieces visit our website (cudoscrewkerne.com). Search for us on facebook, (Crewkerne United Dramatic and Operatic Society) or follow us on Twitter (@CUDOS2)
WALKING TREASURE HUNT - Sat 14th July
Lucy Singleton and partner John are holding a Walking Treasure Hunt price £6 each to include food (bring your own drinks, alcoholic/soft). Children under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult. The first team will start at 2pm and then at 10-minute intervals. Starting location to be confirmed. If you can’t make the treasure hunt you can join us at 6pm – let Wendy know when you book your place.
The treasure hunt will end at Lucy and Johns (69 North Street – parking available) where food and frivolities will finish off a fun afternoon. Names and money to Wendy by 30th June please.
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Vickie Hobbs, Data Protection Officer
THE BIG SLEEP OUT UNDER THE STARS
The proceeds from the draw at the dinner dance and collection box in lieu of sending each other Christmas cards were donated to the Taunton Association for the Homeless and they have invited us to join them at the Big Sleep Out being held at Taunton Football Club on Friday 8th June. If you would like to join them details can be found on www.tah.org.uk/supportus/the-big-sleep-out-2018 or phone Rosie on 01823 271326
DIARY DATES
Don’t Dress for Dinner 9-12 May
Spamalot
Workshop/Auditions June (see above)
Treasure Hunt 14 July
Spamalot 12 – 15 September
Dinner Dance 10 November
Christmas Concert 7/8 December
Patomime Dick Whittington 23 – 26 January 2019