January 2008
At the Annual General Meeting on the 14th January 2008 the following Officers and Committee were elected:
Chairman; Karen Lynch
Vice Chairman; Tracie Batchelor
Secretary; Caroline Newman
Treasurer; Peter Stevens
Social Secretary; Kirsty Lynch
Membership Secretary; Denise Goodhew
Musical Director; Ken Day
Committee; Lex Ryan, Jan Saunders and Nikki Sinclair
Junior Committee
Members; Joshua Lynch and Dominic Hepburn
Musical Director; Ken Day
Evelyn Gower, a founder member of our Society, has relinquished her position as President and has been succeeded by our retiring chairman, Janet Slack.
Janet Slack was presented with the N.O.D.A. award to mark 40 years of continuous active membership of the society by Vice President, Ernie Osbourn.
N.O.D.A. awards were also presented to Mary Wood (15 years) and Kay Marsh (10 years).
Brenda Saunders, the past vice chairman, has retired from full membership of the society after 37 years but looks forward to helping the society in front of house activities.
The "Forger Award" for 2007 went jointly to Caroline Newman and Karen Lynch for their services to the Society during the year.
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| Janet Slack receiving her 40 year award | Brenda Saunders presented with bouquet | Karen Lynch & Caroline Newman with 'Forger Award' |
November/December 2007
The society has given three pre Christmas shows. The first was at Edenbridge Hospital to members of the Community Link; then to the residents of Roman Court and lastly at St. Agatha's Hall, Hurst Green for the Hurst Green Society. All were greatly appreciated by the various audiences. Donations received from Roman Court and the Hurst Green Society were passed on to Kent Air Ambulance and Hospice in the Weald.
October 2007
Our autumn show 'Musical Allsorts 2 ' on the 12th & 13th October proved to be a great success and was well supported despite the counter attractions of the World Cup Rugby in France with England playing France in the semi finals on the Saturday evening. See a selection of photos on the "Past Productions" page.
July 2007
On July 7th our President and Vice Chairman represented the Sociey at N.O.D.A's South East Region Day at the Oast Theatre, Tonbridge. After the official business and lunch they listened to Mr. David Turner give an amusing and interesting talk of his 'Life upon the Wicked Stage'. This was followed by the Awards Ceremony to various Societies for their outstanding productions.
Tracie Batchelor and Karen Lynch attended the Make -up workshop with tutor, Frances Carter.
June 2007
At our Summer Party - held in the St. Paulinus Church Centre due to weather conditions - three of our younger members were presented with N.O.D.A. six year awards by our President. They were Charlotte Edwards; Kirsty Lynch and Rosie Newman-Bekkelund. A fourth member, Jodie Rimmington, who was not present, will receive her award at a later date.
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| Charlotte Edwards | Kirsty Lynch | Rosie Newman-Bekkland |
May 2007
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Cheques for £80 have been sent to both the Pastens National Children's Home and the Hospice in the Weald following our annual concert with the Edenbridge Town Band held in December 2006.
A new lighting board has been purchased for the W.I.Hall thanks to the Village Hall Committee.
On the 14th March 19 of our members visited the Royal Victoria Hall, Southborough to support LAMPS in their production of 'The Boy Friend' and had a most enjoyable evening.
A number of our members attended the Edenbridge Players recent production of two one act plays. We need to show our support for them and others societies otherwise we can't expect them to support us.
We regret to announce the passing of Vic Nye. For many years he helped back stage building sets and manning the front curtain. Later he was in charge of Front of House. We send our condolences to his wife, Marge, and family.
January 2007
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At the Annual General Meeting on the 22nd January 2007 the following Officers and Committee were elected:
Chairman; Janet Slack
Vice Chairman; Brenda Saunders
Secretary; Caroline Newman
Treasurer; Peter Stevens
Social Secretary; Karen Lynch
Musical Director; Ken Day
Committee; Tracie Batchelor; Denise Goodhew, Alex Ryan and Jan Saunders.
Junior Committee
Members: Charlotte Edwards and Jodie Rimmington
The "Forger Award" for 2006 went to Janet Slack for all her services to the Society.
With the closing of 'The Snow Queen' on Saturday evening, 20th January, we had to say 'goodbye' to four more of our members. The Godward family have left us to start a new life in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Although they were with us for only a few years they have been a great asset with Cecily's direction skills; George's stage managership and Alex and Nic performances on stage. We wish them all every success in the future.
The Forge Singers with the Edenbridge Town Band under the direction of their new conductor, Malcolm Brown (ex Band of the Scots Guards), gave their annual Christmas Concert on Saturday, 16th December in the W.I.Hall. The singers and band together with the audience had a most enjoyable evening with a mixture of carols and Christmastime music. As usual the profit from the entry charge and raffle will be distributed to the charities nominated by the two groups.
Members of Edenbridge Community Link were entertained in the Day Centre of Edenbridge Hospital on the evening of the 30th November by a group from the Society. A selection of popular songs and carols were enjoyed by those present.
About 20 members of the Society took part in the Edenbridge Bonfire Night Celebrations on Saturday, 4th November. On a dry cool evening they were there as a walking part in the parade all in fancy dress. The parade was followed as usual by a fantastic firework display.