May 2020 News Letter

CHAIRMAN'S CHAT

Hi all, I hope you're all keeping safe and well during these crazy times. Thank you to all of you that managed to attend the ZOOM meeting for the Cinderella Awards after a couple of glitches it turned out to be a fun evening. We, your committee, are still available to talk to if there is anything you wish to discuss so please don't hesitate to contact any of us. Sadly due to the lockdown we have had to put ‘CUDOS’ on hold for the time being. Hopefully it won’t be too long before we can get back together and carry on with the planned programme. We really can't wait to get back to normal and into the swing of things. Keep safe. Kerry.xx

FAMILY BINGO

A fun evening enjoyed by all ages and raised the great sum of £464. A big thank you to George Flint and team. A new, very successful fundraising/social event for CUDOS.

ALADDIN

The SFD Cinderella Cup Awards evening was held ‘virtually’ and the Directors and many of the cast and crew watched it together on ZOOM.

We are pleased to have received 2 awards and 7 nominations:

Winners

Promising Young Performer - Hattie Souttar-Stone

Villain - Ray Norris

Nominations

Comedic Scene Laundry Scene

Village Musicians

Romantic Duet - Katy Lyons & Lisa Marie HouseAnimal Act - Vicki Stephens

Principal Boy - Katy Lyons

Principal Girl - Lisa Marie House

Pint Pot Award

Congratulations to Chantelle Souttar and Richard Walters on directing their first panto for CUDOS and to all involved.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

The Committee agreed with heavy heart that this production will not be possible this year. George did not think his team would be available to produce this next year but hopefully in 2022. We will be looking for a musical for 2021.

AGM

The AGM will be held as soon as feasible, meanwhile the existing Committee will remain in office. Membership/Patrons fees are now due for renewal, we need the support of members as we continue to have outgoings but no income being generated.

Membership Individual £25

Junior £10

Family £50

Patrons Vice President £32

Individual £8

Couples £13

Business £20

Payment can be made by bank transfer:

Sort Code: 40-18-25

Acc No 11369520

Reference Membership or Patron Fees

By cheque to CUDOS and sent to The Treasurer Dave Brolly, Treetops, 31 East Street, Crewkerne TA18 7AG

NEWSLETTER

If you receive your newsletter by hard copy and would like to receive it by email please advise Wendy (10460 74380) or Sheena (sheenajunewilco@gmail.com)

If anyone has any ideas for future events or productions they would like to put forward please let Kerry know.

Condolences to Geraldine Clotworthy on the sad loss of husband John after a long illness. John was a Patron and supporter of CUDOS for many years. Our thoughts are with Geraldine and children Nicola and Roger at this sad time.

February News Letter

CHAIRMAN'S CHAT

Hi all,Well what a Panto that was!! I hope the majority of you saw it and enjoyed it as much as we all did. As always onwards and upwards to the next and auditions have already taken place for the play so congratulations to all who were cast. I look forward to seeing it.

Keep an eye on all the events coming up and remember to support your society.

Kerry.xx

PANTOMIME - ALADDIN 22 - 25th January

Another success for CUDOS, playing to full houses and receiving many accolades with many people stopping us in the street to pass on congratulations. A huge WELL DONE to Chantelle and Richard on their debut as panto Directors and all the production team and cast. Congratulations to Katy Lyons who received the Chairmans’ Cup for her role as Aladdin.

CURTAIN UP ON MURDER 6 - 9 MAY

Director Ann Brolly

A great turnout at the readthrough and auditions and with a cast of 8 unfortunately there had to be disappointments.

Cast

Linda Olivia Barnes

Ginny Polly Kenedy

Sandra Cathie Warner

Harry Greg Groves

Alex Keith Allington

Sylvia Angie Eason

Martin Ollie Dodson

Moppet Helen Wickens

Tickets go on sale to members and patrons on 24th February and on general release from 9th March. “ Tickets available from www.cudoscrewkerne.com or Wendy on 01460 74380. Any problems email us on cudostickets@gmail.com

**The special offer of 2 tickets for £10 on Wednesday 6th May are only available from Wendy.**

FAMILY BINGO 14 MARCH

IN VICTORIA HALL

Doors open 7pm

Eyes down 7.30pm

A fundraising/social event, if anyone would like to donate a prize to form part of a hamper please contact George Flint on 07898950313

AGM 26 MARCH

Voting forms for your new Committee and further information will be sent out very shortly. A good opportunity to catch up with friends at the end of business.

Miles left some money to buy his CUDOS friends a drink so we will raise a glass to Miles.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - 12 SEPTEMBER

Director George Flint

MD Matt Holman-Holmes

Choreographer Lisa Gage

Monday 11 May Welcome and movement

workshop 7.30 VH

Wednesday 13 May Music Workshop “ “

Sunday 17 May Auditions 2.30 “

Monday 15 June 1st Rehearsal

Condolences to Helen Wickens and Vikki Dominguez on the loss of Helen's dad and Vikki’s grandad, Trevor Starr. Trevor was a patron and supporter of CUDOS for many years. Our thoughts are with you both and your mum Mary, Ian, Alison and family at this sad time.

Open Auditions

Auditions for our next play are taking place tomorrow at the Victoria Hall Crewkerne 19:30 3/2/02. It is going to be a great play and fun to be involved with.