The second of four programmes in 2010, now
issued, is slightly different from normal. It is divided it into two sections; 'Normal club events' which excludes the Bournemouth
Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and 'BSO only'. The 'Normal' programme will operate
with the usual club rules but the 'BSO only' one has special rules as shown on the
relevant programme. View them both on the Programme page,
We sent you this newsletter either by e-mail or by first class
post so that you could receive it as soon as possible. This is because there is a play,
a musical, an opera and the whole BSO concert season requiring immediate
action. Please book now with first class post if you would like tickets!
See the deadlines above left.
Unfortunately, although we waited to the last minute, at the time of writing
we
have not received the new Theatre Royal Brochure and we had to go to print because of the
above deadlines. If we do receive notification of any events which should be included in this July to October programme we will inform you
of their inclusion via poster at the Kingsbridge Information Centre, on
this website, by e-mail and via the Gazette.
It's always a juggling act/compromise to meet the dates of the various theatres and
concert halls whilst offering a full and varied programme. Judging by the response in
ticket bookings I think we achieved that with our last programme.
A big thank you to Barbara Booth for performing the 'new member pack' duties for
the club for the past two years. I have now centralised this function and have taken
the function over. Please contact me for any new member enquiries.
As you probably already know there is considerable disruption to traffic going into
Plymouth from our side because of major road improvement works. This will affect us up
to and including October. To allow for this, coaches to Plymouth will need to leave
earlier – how much depends on the circumstances at the time but please carefully
check the coach departure time on the slip which accompanies your tickets.
That's the time the coach will leave!
If you miss the club deadline please don't ask the club to buy more tickets...by
all means ask to go on the waiting list or a new club innovation is to make any
spare coach seats available to members if they wish to buy their own tickets
directly from the theatre. We have agreed that £10 per person return or single
regardless of venue will be applied and coach seats only should be ordered
using the normal order slips.
The Flavel Centre, Dartmouth have been in touch with us and would like us to
consider the inclusion in our programme of some of their productions which we will do
if suitable productions come along. If you you choose to go under your own steam the
Flavel Centre have offered club members discounts of £2 per person (approx.).
Newsletters & programmes have been e-mailed to those who are happy to receive
electronic deliveries. Please let us know your e-mail address if you would like this
facility in the future by e-mailing enquiries@shtcclub.co.uk. It is easier and cheaper for
the club too.
News from the Northcott: 'The University of Exeter has agreed to set up a new
company to run the Exeter Northcott. The theatre will go ahead with both the Exeter
Summer Festival events and is planning a winter programme, including a Christmas
show. The Exeter Northcott is currently in administration and was transferred over to
University ownership on 29 May'. The club is not currently contemplating attending
any events at the Northcott.
We will be mounting a membership drive this autumn which will include new posters
being distributed around the area and a feature in the Gazette. Can I also ask
members to do their bit in spreading the word to their friends and colleagues. Please
suggest to them that they visit our web site or to call me for further details. Also any
volunteers who are willing to put up club posters in their neighbourhood halls, etc.
would they please let me know.
Lastly, there are times when a production comes along at short notice which may be
of interest to a particular segment of the membership. We would like to be able to let
the right people know about these events when they occur. To do this we need to add
some additional information to the membership list with, i.e. the preferences of
individuals (partners may not have exactly the same preferences!).
The choices will be: Drama, Comedy, Opera, Ballet, Musicals, Classical Concerts,
Other Concerts. Please complete the form (copy here) and send it in with your bookings.
Nick Alen
Retained news: to help gain new members and to simplify the
administration joining fees have been scrapped.
Annual subs
remain at £4 per person per year.
La Traviata – July 6