Welcome to 2008, we have an interesting year ahead of us. With some old favourites and a new exciting event away from home!

Groundlings were very pleased with our work at the Christmas festival the only problem was the programming which was not our fault. They were very pleased with Dave as Mr Bumble and Hazel as the Taro reader. They loved the idea of the Fagan's characters but they were lost due to the many people in there. There was also a big thank you for filling in the gaps on stage. Please return Costumes as soon as possible thank you.

Lorna gave us a cheque for £50 from the people at the maze, and a big thank you for doing it.  She then went on to say, that there was some more chances of film work through Portsmouth City Council. They are making an educational film to do with Portsmouth; there is some money available to the group if more than ten people attend. Dates will be confirmed.

The AGM date is set for Wednesday 27th February 2008. We need at least 16 people to turn up at the AGM to vote in a new committee. Nomination forms will be sent out with this newsletter and must be returned no later than 14th February 2008 Please return to Heather Whitewood at 33F Bury Road Gosport Hants PO12 3UE

Subs are now due by the end of the month.

The Chairman Ian Whitewood announced at the last meeting on 9th Jan that he will be stepping down as chairman.

Gloucester Docks on the 19th and 20th April, We need names of anyone interested as soon as possible. Please contact Ian Whitewood.                                                                           We will be leaving on Friday 18th to travel up to Gloucester We will hire a mini bus for travel.Camping  and bed and breakfast accommodation will be available. We will be getting £1000 as a fee for doing the event. With the cost of bus hire and accommodation we may require a small donation towards costs. We have roughly priced £700 for 2 nights for 10 people, so please let us know as soon as possible.

 Thank you £70 was raised for Izzy Powell the money was sent to the McMillan nurses appeal. The donations for Teresa went to the Star Fish Appeal at the Kings Cross Hospital for the children’s ward.

The Dock Yard There are three small events to add in to this years calendar for the dockyard which only need one or two people to attend to do marshalling, dates to be confirmed.

We have been asked back to Merchousten Hall to do similar to last year.

Jan Hakers and Pam Goodall have invited us to gold hill fair on the 6th July to take part.  The event is a medieval fair and she can provide costume, but you will need to make your own way there.

News Letter January 2008