In addition to putting on two shows a year the Players enjoy a busy social scene.

Players are kept up to date with planned events by a newsletter which is issued regularly by the social secretary.

Social events include an annual treasure hunt, which finishes at the pub, skittles night, bbq's, Christmas Party and regular trips to the theatre to see all types of shows ranging from popular musicals to classical opera.

Many of the Players members also belong to other societies and hence are often performing in their shows. The Players always support each other especially when members are helping other societies to raise their standard of production!!

Of course we are always interested in new ideas for social events so if you have an idea then shout out loud.

The whole emphasis of belonging to Highcliffe Charity Players is to have fun and end up….in the pub!

Come along and join in.

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CROQUET AT THE VICARAGE 2007

Pete 'the croquet bandit' Whitaker takes the title for the 3rd year running. Tracy 'Chairman' Barrington looks on as the press snap away.

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XMAS PARTY 2006

ENOUGH SAID!!!

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LATEST NEWSLETTER

November 2007

Ho ho ho Merry Christmas… only 6 weekends until your White Bearded friend comes to visit with all those pressies and leaves no Carbon Footprint! (except the Reindeer poo!). Grab a cup of Tea, Mince Pie & relax!

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News & reviews:

Pantomime 2008
Panto rehearsals are going really well and tickets are now on sale so please keep selling…… and promote the show when you can. Please contact me or Valerie Gillard if you need posters and leaflets to give out and put in your car windows….!

Charity donations
Highcliffe Charity Players continue to donate to worthwhile charities. The Rainbow School in Highcliffe opened their Garden/Play Area last week, which HCP donated money to pay for. Martin Mansfield’s company ‘Outdoor Designs’ completed the work and a huge thank you to Martin, Jo and their team.

Scene One Magazine
Don’t forget you can access this magazine on-line at www.sceneone.biz. You can also request a hard copy from Valerie Gillard - tel: 01425 275796. It contains lots of information on shows performed locally.

Ian Carter’s fabulous charity achievement
Congratulations to Ian who accomplished his goal and walked the GREAT WALL OF CHINA in aid on SUSTAIN, which is the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at Christchurch Hospital. Well done Ian.

The Merry Widow
A huge well done to all HCP members involved in The Merry Widow which was a great show and congratulations to Tracy (Diva) Challen for a wonderful performance. I personally enjoyed the twirl!! ;)

High School Musical
A huge well done to all HCP members involved in High school Musical which was sold out every night at The Pier in Bournemouth.

CANCELLED - Christmas Party & Award Night – 22nd December 2007
With regret I have had to cancel this event due to lack of support/response.

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Forthcoming Events:

Light ‘n’ Shade Ladies: ‘It Takes a Woman’ for Breast Cancer Campaign
The Light ‘n’ Shade ladies will be performing their ‘brilliant’ show – It Takes a Woman on Wednesday 14th November 2007 at Rubyz Restaurant in Bournemouth. Tickets are £30 to include a fantastic 3-course meal and the show. Please contact Andrea Young on 01425 275030 or Rubyz directly on 01202 552553) to book and place your food order by Sunday 11th November!

Christmas Carnival - Saturday 8th December 2007 - & Takeaway!
This year’s theme is – Nursery Rhymes! We are currently collecting names of people who are helping with the Float, etc. Hopefully ALL of the Panto cast will be helping which is great, but we still need more helpers and support on the night so we can defend our WINNERS TITLE! Please let me know if you can help and/or be on the float so we can sort out costumes, etc. Thanks.

Due to the cancellation of our Xmas meal, I have (well, ok, maybe it was George’s idea) decided to have a Takeaway after the carnival. I have (well, ok, maybe Sue booked it for me) booked St.Marks Hall in Highcliffe for the evening of the Carnival.
In past years, after the Carnival, everyone seems to go for a drink or something to eat etc, however because some people have young children, it’s always been difficult to arrange. Hence, the reason for booking St. Marks Hall and have something to eat – as I know you will have worked very hard to build up an appetite!

We will order the takeaways before we set off on the carnival parade, so that the food is ready and piping hot for after the parade!! (Genius huh!). Highcliffe has a selection of takeaways, Chinese, Indian, Fish & Chips, Kebabs!!! Etc, so I will leave it to everyone individually to order their own takeaway on the night.
We will then ‘retire…. Or die!’ to St. Marks to eat, drink and enjoy each others company… Ahh!

Film: STARDUST – Saturday 29th December 2007
The brilliant looking STARDUST is coming to The Regent and I know a few people who would like to watch it. The film is showing on Friday 21st December, Saturday 22nd December, then, Thursday 27th December to Sunday 30th December, and Wednesday 2nd January and Thursday 3rd January 2008. I would like to arrange a day to go and watch, but obviously it depends on what days you guys and Gals can go and whether you intend on bringing your children, although, bear in mind, all the showings are at 7.30pm. I will propose a date and await your comments – 7.30pm on SATURDAY 29TH December. See you there!

Burlesque or Bust Fashion Show & Revue @ Rubyz - 2008
This event will now be in 2008….. more info to follow later in the year.

HCP Summer Show – 2008 – ‘Happy as a Sandbag’
Our show next year will be: ‘Happy as a Sandbag’ and will be directed by Neil Mathieson, with Choreography by Georgina Smith. The show dates will be: 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th September 2008, with a matinee on the Thursday (4th) and Saturday (6th).

We have kindly been given some authentic RAF uniforms to use in the show. However, if anyone has, or knows of anyone, with World War uniforms, including Hats, which they are happy to give, lend or sell to HCP, then please let me or Sue Woodward know, thanks. (Sue: 07747 698 039).

Garage/Storage space……Loft sort!
It has been decided that in view of the Extortionate cost of Storage space in the much sort after area of New Milton (which is where I live don’t you know… ) we will be having a clear out/sort out of the loft on Sunday 25th November 2007. Sue and I will be up in the loft in the morning (no comments please – Sue is a much respected lady and backbone of the society…!) sorting things out, but your help would be appreciated from 2pm onwards for Tip runs etc. Thanks.

Variety Show – Beaufort School – 9th December 2007
There is a variety show in aid of NAPRA at The Beaufort School on the evening of 9th December 2007. Please contact Jo Mansfield for details – 01202 431242.

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Forthcoming shows with HCP cast members:

Arena Theatre: 80 Days – The Musical
At the Regent Centre from, Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th November 2007.
Please contact the Regent for ticket details: 01202 499148.

Highcliffe Charity Players: Goldilocks And The Three Bears
At the Regent Centre from, Saturday 19th to Saturday 26th January 2008 (matinee on Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th, Tea-time show on Tuesday 22nd, Matinee on Saturday 26th January).

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