ROUND AND
ROUND THE GARDEN |
This witty observance of Alan Ayckbourn of his characters
is at his best in this, the last part of his Norman Conquest trilogy. Round and Round the
Garden follows two other equally successful runs in previous years by this now formidable
and wonderfully talented group. The play ran in the Little Theatre from 21-24th May and
was received exceptionally well by all every night, climaxing with a full house on the
Saturday.
The cast comprising of Matt Warrington who plays Norman, Nigel Manson playing Tom the vet,
Alison Bonnington playing the overpowering wife to Reg who is played by Alan Brodie, Annie
being played by Sarah Westlake and last but by no means least was Ruth, Norman's wife
played by Berni Alexandrou.
Each and every one was extremely well cast. Every character complementing the other
effortlessly. This play had it all from pace to pathos to silly ball games devised by Reg,
culminating, by the end of the evning, in the audience wanting more and more. Not only do
the actors deserve a pat on the back but also those souls who work so hard behind the
scenes. What more can I say, the whole run went without a single prompt leaving the prompt
Linda Clements somewhat bereft of a job. Derek Bull and Laura Bonnington executed stage
management to a tee. Props were plentiful and well gathered by Litza Balme. But one's hat
has to come off for the set that was designed by David Bonnington, who also directed the
production. His interpretation was I feel indeed beautifully carried out, the individual
motives of the characters were explored with just the right amount of depth initiating an
overall atmospheric play that delighted all who saw it. Well done to the Little Theatre
and above all, well done to Stage Direct. Please can we have some more? |
Sat 28th June Sheringham High School at 3 p.m. Special
guest Marilyn Baker, blind singer songwriter, also Roy Weaver with a special story for all
ages. All welcome especially ex-residents. Canaan has helped homeless families and
provided holidays for disadvantaged children for 25 years. A new 6 bedroom unit for
holidays is to be built in its grounds this year giving scope for children's holidays and
the annual visit of Hungarian children who are coming this year from Budapest on 5 July
for 2 weeks. We need an English teacher for them for an hour a day, any offers please?
On celebration Saturday 28th June there will be local children from The Ship Shapes Club
held at the Primary School taking place, tea & celebration cake will follow the
afternoon activities. All welcome. |
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| Sheringham and
Cromer Round Table Host International Gathering |
This year, Sheringham and Cromer Round
Table are hosting the affiliated international round tables. Fellow 'tablers' from Sweden,
Germany and France are amongst a contingent of around 40 like-minded young men descending
on our area in mid June. Previous years have seen tablers hosted across Europe. Their
like-minded counterparts here are hosting foreign tablers, and some partners. A wide
programme of activities has been arranged for those attending, who are arriving throughout
Thursday and returning home on the Monday, ranging from trips out to garden parties, with
the occasional trip to a local drinking hole! Round Table is an organisation for men up to
the age of 45, and offers fun, friendship and fundraising. It commenced as an organisation
nearly 80 years ago, and has now spread worldwide, though its beginnings were in Norwich.
The UK round table organisation alone raises £6 million pounds for charity annually.
Potential members are always encouraged to come along to events, and if interested can
contact Cliff on Sheringham 823912 or at Whistlestop
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The Sheringham Advice Centre has recently received a
donation of £4,000-00 from the Nationwide Foundation to support its work. The donation
will be used to support the Sheringham Advice Centre activities and its staff who are all
volunteers. The Centre provides help and advice to all members of the public without
charge, and can be contacted at the Community Centre on Thursdays between 10am and 12
noon. A private meeting with a qualified Debt Counsellor can be arranged if required.
Chairperson Yvonne Gabell said 'We are very grateful to the Nationwide Foundation for this
donation. It will help us for the next couple of years in the training and support
required for our fully volunteer organisation.' Jacqueline Reeve, the Foundations chief
executive said 'Every donation made by the Foundation aims to help disadvantaged people
and communities. We are confident our donation will make a significant impact and we are
delighted to be able to help'' For information contact 01263 825803
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