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News from around the area..............................................................
What a busy town – Thrapston Dreamers are never still...
It has been a busy few weeks for Thrapston’s own theatre company for
young people – and their packed calendar of events will continue into June and July. Rehearsals are well underway for Thrapston Dreamers’ next production – “Time Traveller” – which will be staged at The Plaza on Friday, 19 and Saturday, 20 July.
The latest production, which is sponsored by AC Binns Specialist Transport Services, follows on from the success of the group’s production of “Jack and the Beanstalk” earlier this year. It will be the culmination of months of rehearsals by about 45 actors, dancers and backstage crew members. Song, dance and acting will be combined
in the show, which will tell the story of a time traveller who visits a series of famous characters from historical eras.
Alongside the rehearsals, the Dreamers team has also organised a residential weekend, including drama, singing and dance, at MacQueen House, Twywell, for some of its members. The Dreamers team has also been busy preparing to take part in the opening performance of the Arts Festival (at The Plaza on Saturday, 1 June). Plus, at
the end of the month, some of the group’s singers will be taking to the main stage of the Charter Fair on Saturday, 29 June.
Tickets for “Time Traveller” will be going on sale soon; check the group’s website at www.thrapstondreamers.com or its Facebook page for more information.
ISLIP VILLAGE FETE
Plans for the Islip Village Fête on Saturday 15th June 2-5pm at the Islip Recreation Ground are well under
way. The day promises to be filled with fabulous stalls and traditional games – coconut shy, splat the rat, tug of war, tombola, teas and cakes, plant stall, book stall, bouncy castle, BBQ and bar and much much more.
Fancy dress parade at 2.30pm with judging. Age groups: 0-4 years, 5-8 years, 9-13 years, 14 years and above (including adults!).
Dog Show at 3pm (register on the day). Classes: Waggiest Tail, Scruffiest Dog, Fancy Dress, Dog most like its owner, Dog judges most want to take home.
We would welcome donations of the following – these can be dropped at ‘Hair at Number One’ or ‘The Rose and Crown’ between now and 8th June: Raffle prizes • Plants • Good quality Bric a Brac • Good quality books... and from Thursday 13th June - cakes and bakes.
We can collect donations if you prefer – please call Gheri Ashcroft on 07899 843252 to arrange collection.
Funds raised from the Fête will be donated to local village clubs/societies/ causes. If you are involved with such a group and you’re looking for funds then please apply, giving details, to Chantall Ridd-Jones at chantall@harrowdenturf. co.uk.
THRAPSTON &
DISTRICT U3A
The June meeting will take place
on Friday 21st June at the Plaza Community Centre between 10.30am and noon (doors will open at 10am)
Our guest speaker will be Tricia Thompson who will give us a Biography of Elvis entitled “Love me Tender”.
Visitors are always welcome at a cost of £2, which includes refreshments so do please come along to find out more about the U3A.
Alternatively, please ring Sue Campbell on 07753 635666 or email to publicitythrapstonu3a@gmail.com
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