NEWSLETTER EXTRA - SEPTEMBER 2003

Welcome to this 'extra' issue of the ROS Newsletter. We decided that for our friends not in the Autumn production, we needed some way of letting you know of events and notices from the society. So here it is, an extra special Newsletter for you!

The Autumn Show

Rehearsals for Carousel have been going very well indeed and we have just reached that part when it all just needs 'putting together'. Bev Hatton, Norma Kift and Val Archer have been a fantastic team again giving the cast inspiration and support. Tony Lacey has also been assisting Bev and early indications suggest that this will be a smash of a show. Special thanks must also go to our talented pianist Pauline Sherlock.

Ticket sales have been going well but as with every show we need your help. It would be fantastic to be able to use the 'Theatre Full' signs this year so please keep pushing the show to all your friends and family. We would also appreciate any raffle prizes you may like to donate.

Vice Presidents

We are always looking for Vice Presidents. Numbers have declined over the last few years and we do need their support. If you know of anyone who would like to be a Vice President or you would like to nominate someone for a gift we would love to hear from you. We ask for a donation of £10 which gives you various 'perks'. For full details please contact Ann Duffin on 01527 527363.

You can also contact Ann for ticket sales on the same number up until 1 November. For tickets after that date please contact the Palace on 01527 65203.

Quiz Night

Tony Jay is once again organising our annual Quiz Night at the Continental Club on Friday 24th October. It is always an exciting evening and a chance for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves.

There are still a few teams needed, if you are interested, please contact Janet Howells on 01386 793387. Teams should be of four people at a cost of £3 each. Food will be in the form of an 'American Supper' and we therefore ask you to provide a plate of food to share. There will also be a raffle on the night and we would be grateful for any prizes you have to donate.

Sponsorship Scheme

Over the last two years the society has built up a sponsorship scheme for interested local businesses. ROS will provide advertisement in the programme, complimentary tickets and other benefits for companies making a contribution of £50. All involved in the scheme last year agreed on how successful it was. If you know of any companies who would be interested please contact Paula Eaves on 01527 545562.

After Show Dinner

On Sunday 23 November at the Montville Hotel, Evesham Road the society will be holding an after show dinner. The cost is £10.25 per person and promises to be a super event to celebrate the efforts of the Society during Carousel. If you are interested in coming along please contact Janet Howells.

Badges and Posters

Posters are available for Carousel, if you can find places to display them please contact a member of the society who will get some for you.

We are also taking orders for badges, bottle openers, key rings and fridge magnets with either the ROS logo or Carousel picture on them. Contact Marcus Bridger if you would like to buy any of these. Alternatively, pop along to one of our Tuesday rehearsals, we would love to see you.

The Future

Our 2004 show will be 42nd Street which will be an exciting challenge for the society. We are also planning a Spring Concert Tour 2004 which will give us all an extra chance to exercise our vocal chords! The provisional theme is 'The Music of Cameron Mackintosh.'

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