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President s Notes I hope this newsletter finds you all well and healthy. After all I would hate to think any of you were under the weather. Especially as we have an exciting year ahead building up. The two one act plays are set to go on before the next newsletter, so best wishes to all involved in them. There is talk of possibly 5 more shows taking place this year, and all completely different, so many thanks for those coming forward with ideas and enthusiasm. it also means that those who offer invaluable help behind the scenes are going to be called upon be it front of house, bar, ice creams, not to mention the enquiries we are receiving to hire the theatre for concerts, dances, and other theatre groups. So from me, I just wanted to let you know your time and commitment is appreciated. A special thanks at this time to Paul Redding for offering to co-ordinate the new and rapidly growing publicity team, and all those working with him, as it looks like they could be busy. Now, here I go again with another public apology (I'm getting quite well practised at this!) The social secretaries organised a Beetle drive, and as many of you know I was not overly enamoured with the idea (it brought back childhood memories of old ladies in a WI hall smelling of mothballs), BUT and yes here comes the BUT, on the night it was really well attended, and I have to say I ended up enjoying it, even becoming inwardly competitive at the prospect of completing my rather weird looking insect. So thank you Helen and Angela, and sorry for doubting you. Next is St Patrick s day which I always enjoy, as there's food, so really worth coming along to. Then later in the year, Honest Mike will be back with a race night with a twist so watch this space. Better finish now, or the Editor wont have enough room to fit it all in. Take care, and hopefully see you all soon around the theatre. Mike 2
Dates for your diary Date Saturday 7th March Thursday 12th March Friday 13th March Saturday 14th March Saturday 21st March 25th 28th March Saturday 9th May June 19th 20th Event Variety Night Try-Outs 7.30pm in the Clubroom Wind in the Willows Readthrough (Adults) 7.30pm Wind in the Willows Auditions (Adults) 7.30pm Wind in the Willows Auditions (Children) 10.30am St Patrick s Day Party 7.30pm in the Clubroom Spring Fayre 10am to 1pm in the Clubroom Banged Up / Who Calls? One Act Plays 7.30pm in the Auditorium Community Quiz 7.30pm in the Clubroom Trinity Theatre Variety Show 7.30pm in the Auditorium 3
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It s Variety Night at Trinity Theatre! Saturday March 7th at 7pm in the Clubroom. Singing, Dancing, Recitations, Poems, Magic etc... Anything you can do as long as its clean, clothed and creative!! And you might be included in our Trinity Theatre Variety Show on Fri June 19th/ Sat 20th Even if you don t want to do anything come along to support some budding artists!! Don t forget to bring all media you need to perform i.e. CD, sheet music etc...(not too difficult!!) Spring Fayre Request... Hi all, As you know the Spring Fayre is quickly approaching and team are working very hard to make it a big success. They would appreciate contributions for any of the stalls. If you have anything please contact Julia on 298504. 8
Everything but the Kitchen Sink... In February the kitchen cupboards were spring cleaned and as a result there is quite a pile of china on the side, I guess it s plates that people have kindly brought food on for after show parties, so we didn t want to just throw them away without giving people the chance to retrieve aunty Ethel s best china. But if its still there at the end of March it will be thrown out. So please come down and collect it. Treasurer s Report It continues to be a quiet time on the finance front with outgoings of a few hundred pounds on publicity, water rates and bar stock coupled with minimal income. There will be substantial expenses over the coming weeks with our first electricity bill for four months plus our annual insurance bill of about 2500, but look on the bright side, it used to be around 6000. Make sure you come along to the forthcoming events and the one act plays. John 9
Raise Money for the Theatre.. The Swimarathon is held at the Heights Leisure Centre. Teams consist of up to 6 people and they swim in relay for 55 minutes trying to do as many laps as possible. There are age categories and medals and trophies awarded for the team that completes the most laps in their age group. The age groups are :- under 10 years, 10-12 years, 13-15 years, 16 or over, any age (mixture of ages). A certificate is given to everyone that takes part. The times for the swim are between 12:00 midday and 6:00pm on the hour. The team gets sponsorship for the event and 50% of what they raise goes to the Lions charity (this year its the Hampshire and IOW Air Ambulance) and 50% goes to a charity or organisation of the teams choice (i.e. it could be put towards the theatre). For more info. contact Steve Raybould on 07834680374 Adult Dance Class Funded by IW Adult and Community Learning and supported by the IW College This fun evening class is for people who have some dance experience, (perhaps ballet or contemporary/recent or in the past), who are keen to get back into dancing. You ll get the chance to improve your core strength, flexibility and co-ordination as well as work on pieces of choreography. Adults of all ages are welcome and the class is held term times on Tuesday evenings at the Isle of Wight College dance studio 6.15 7.30. Cost: 4.50 concessions 2.50 For further details, please contact liz.bolwell@iwcollege.ac.uk or call Michelle Hainsworth on 754189 10
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Keep in Touch Website www.trinitytheatrecowes.co.uk or www.caods.org.uk Information about the society, events calendar and online ticket booking. Facebook Group Trinity Theatre: Information on events and messages. Facebook Page Trinity Theatre: Information on events, ticket booking and access to the website. Twitter Follow us @Trinity_Theatre. Emails about events are sent out. If you would like to be added to the list send an Email to info@caods.org.uk Stage Whisper - April Edition All members are welcome to contribute to Stage Whisper. Please send entries for the next edition to stagewhisper@caods.org.uk. with attachments if necessary by Friday 27th March 12