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We at Swavesey Radsoc have been very busy since our last very successful production, “Habeas Corpus” by Alan Bennett. We have recently held auditions and cast our pantomime which will be “Sleeping Beauty”, to be performed 20th, 21st and 22nd January 2005. This ever popular story has a fast moving script – written by Leonard Caddy, and contains all the usual groaners, oh yes it has, with a couple of baddies, the evil Fairy Nightshade and the wicked witch queen Mother Blackheart, and to try and foil them and save the Princess Beauty, the inept wizard Wombosa and a Fairy Queen. We also have a magnificent Dame (Queen Maria) and a good pair of legs (Prince Florizel). Over the past couple of years Radsoc has been lucky enough to attract quite a number of youngsters to our group and this year, director Alan Hewitt, has cast a number of them in major roles. This is not to say that we don’t have older members, we do, our age group ranges from 12 to over 60 years. Although we have cast this production don’t let this stop you from joining our group, we always need lots of people to help with things like costume, props, make-up, set making and painting, lighting, front of house or even playing a musical instrument (one our members plays the didgeridoo!). In fact if you have never been on stage before working behind the scenes is a good way to start. One has the opportunity to learn a lot of new skills in a drama group or take up old ones. Anyway, where else for £8 a year can you splash paint around, make a lot of rude noises, and fuse the lights! If you are interested in joining us contact our secretary Janet Maguire on 01954 230871 or come along to our rehearsals (Monday & Thursdays in Swavesey Village College) which start on 6th September. WANTED We are gradually building up our costumes again, which is a rather costly business and need unwanted evening wear (mens & ladies), long skirts, mens shirts, wigs, leotards, dance shoes (ballet & other), old jewellery, old curtains, material, trimmings– in fact anything that might be suitable for adapting or making into various costumes. Please contact Janet at the above telephone number. |
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After the long summer break we all look forward to the first meeting of Swavesey Camera Club. This year our Programme starts on Thursday 9th September, when we will hold our annual 'Welcome Evening', inviting all those who might like to join the club to come along for light refreshments and meet all the members. Many of you considering joining our club might already be proficient photographers, others might be more hesitant, doubting their own skills and wondering how their work compares with that of the average club member. With this in mind, several of us, (some more experienced, others less so), will be taking turns to show a small sample of our own work, which we hope will interest and entertain you, and encourage you to join our very friendly little club. Mo Hadfield Swavesey Camera Club |
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Have you ever wondered what the Women’s Institute do? We have talks on many subjects : for example Body Language, Visitors to Cambridge, Ouse Valley Walks, Bygones, The Nuremberg Trials, English Sayings and Superstitions and also many Arts and Crafts. It is not all about Cakes and Jerusalem these days. Didn’t you see the film Calendar Girls? Recently we had an open coffee evening in the gardens of one of our members. It was a very relaxing way to spend an evening with friends and a pleasant way to raise funds needed for the club. One of our members won a competition with the Cambridgeshire Branch of Goldwings Owners Club charity which held the competition for donations to Dreamflights. The prize, a motorbike ride on one of their wonderful motorcycles, specially adapted to take disabled passengers safely. We have trips to Cromer, The July Races, Leonardslee Gardens, the East of England and Fenland Fair. The members get a chance to experience scuba diving, gliding, fencing, croquet and many more unusual activities. The National Federation also has a residential/day college for learning all types of skills at Denman in Oxfordshire which is open to both members and non-members. We have a seperate walking club and eating out club which can be specially enjoyable for those who live alone. So go on give it a try, come along to visit our club and you will be made most welcome. Pat Hayden (Press Secretary) |
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Holiday Workshop at Cottenham Village College for age 11 (Year 7) upwards with dancers from Base Dance Company a young and exciting dance company. The workshop is from Monday 23rd to Thursday 26th August inclusive from 10am - 3pm each day. Cost £50. If you want to book a place contact 01954 200533. Dance for September- contemporary dance group meets every Tuesday at Swavesey Memorial Hall, for more information ring 01954 200533. Its informal, its fun, and it is for age 11 and over. Ballet classes at Over on Thursdays: held in the Primary School, Class 1 3.45-4.15pm for age 3+ to 5 (preschool+ Reception) Class 2 4.15pm - 4.45pm for age 5 to 7 (year 1 and 2) Class 3 4.45pm - 5.15pm for age 7 to 10 (Year 3, 4 & 5) Class 4 5.15pm -6pm for age 10 upwards (year 6 and above) More details please ring 01954 200533. (All tutors are qualified and are also experienced dancers) |