October News Letter

CHAIRMAN'S CHAT

Hi all, I really hope you are keeping well and looking after yourselves. I was very sad that the Christmas Concert had to be cancelled. This has been quoted as the beginning of Christmas celebrations by our audience members many times. There was a huge lack of support from CUDOS members for the concert, which was hit with a few cast and crew catching covid and others isolating that it really wasn't a viable option for this year. Fingers crossed we can get through panto rehearsals without too much disruption.

I am really looking forward to the Dinner Dance and seeing you all in your finery and don't forget to decorate your face masks for the occasion.

Keep safe,Kerry.x

PANTOMIME 26 - 29th January 2022

THE NUTCRACKER PRINCE

Auditions have taken place with rehearsals starting on 1st November - congratulations to all, excellent auditions given, not making casting an easy task. Cast:

Helga (The Dame) Ian Wickens

Clara Lillie Woodhead

Fritz Meaghan Muir

Father Rob Howard

Mother Cathie Warner

Louisa Erin Muir

Karl Jess Cummins

Maria Kerry Peters

Boris Ray Norris

Teddy/Geek Rosemary Williams

Barbie/DJ Suki Vicki Stephens

Ragdoll/Poppy Sienna Isaacs

Action Man/Biggie Will Scott-Robinson

Top/Branch Amy Frost

Mr Ratenstein/Goon Leonie Dash

Mrs Ratenstein/Joon Angie Eason

Herman Ratenstein/Boss Rat Charmaine Bray

Grandfather Dave Phillips

Miss Ratenstein/Moon Emma Craig

Master Ratenstein/Smooth Milly Pattemore

Miss Ratenstein/Swoon Tilley Watts

Miss Ratenstein/Bloom Maggie Singleton

It’s always nice to see new members and we welcome you to CUDOS.

Tickets will be on sale shortly

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Regrettably it has been decided to cancel the concert, we started rehearsals but due to logistical problems we found it wasn’t viable to go ahead. We’ll be back next year!!

DINNER DANCE SATURDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 7.15pm for 7.45pm

FACE MASKED MASQUERADE

Don’t forget to message me your ticket requests, good numbers coming in.

I’ll send you BACS details in return so you can transfer the money

We will be asking everyone to bring proof of a negative LFT test on the day, to give all of us that extra piece of reassurance.

You will be socially distanced at tables so we all do our best to keep each other as safe as possible.

Looking forward to the chance to get together after two years apart.

Please let Kathy or me know via facebook or ring Wendy on 01460 74380 by 2nd November at the latest if you are attending for catering purposes.

Menu

Starter

Melon or Pate - individual servings will be placed on the table, ie a table of 6 will have 3 x melon and 3 x pate.

Main please let us know your choice of;

Beouf Bourguignon

Chicken in white wine

Vegetarian option

Quorn chicken in white wine

Served with roast potatoes or rice

Dessert

Individual 3 mini puds or

Cheese and biscuits

Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements not covered above

JUNIORS HALLOWEEN SPECIAL WORKSHOP! (Age 7-17) Sunday 31 Oct.2021

10am-5pm @Victoria Hall, Crewkerne

Join Lisa and Lucy for a spooky day of singing and dancing to horror themed songs from popular musicals. FREE to current CUDOS junior members, covered by the Presidents Fund. £5 for non members.

Contact Lucy Singleton to book a place on lsingleton@hotmail.com

Payments in cash on the day please and Wendy will be there if you want to pay membership.

JUNIORS CHRISTMAS PARTY! (Age 7-17) Thursday 23 Dec.2021

6pm @Westlands, Yeovil

We’ll join a Christmas family disco event that’s organised by Westlands. Parents/family are very welcome to come, or CUDOS adults will be there to supervise. £5 each for adults & children. Money to Lucy by 30 Nov, to book a place please contact lsingleton@hotmail.com

TOTALLY TRIVIAL QUIZ

The annual quiz was held on zoom and good fun was had by the nine participating teams. Congratulations to Dendy and Phil Harris, Hilt House Harriers who won The Pete Drury Memorial Cup. A big thank you to Quizmaster, Will Scott- Robinson for organising this enjoyable social event.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Beth and Nick Harris on the safe arrival of Ethan James Alexander, a welcome brother for big sister Evie and to grandparents Jackie and Mark and Phil and Dendy.

MEMBERSHIP AND PATRONS FEES

POLITE REMINDER

Time to renew

Members Individual - £25

Junior - £10

Family - £50

Patrons

Vice President - £32

Individual - £8

Couples - £13

Business - £20

Payment can be made by bank transfer

Name: CUDOS

Sort Code: 40-18-25

Acc No 11369520

Ref: Membership or Patrons Fees

By Cheque to: CUDOS

And sent to The Treasurer, Dave Brolly, Treetops,

31 East Street, Crewkerne TA18 7AG

DIARY DATES

Junior Workshop 31 October

Dinner Dance

13 November

Lighting Up Ceremony 19 November

& Carol Singing

Juniors XMas Party 23 December

Pantomime 26 - 29 January