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1950s Night

This was a fabulous success and I'd like to thank my fantastic team and members for making it a wonderful, fun night for everyone.

My thanks to the Deputy Mayoress for being our guest and to Andrew & Jake for a cracking disco.

Our next big event is the open day 21st November...........see you then.

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28th October 2009          Public Announcement   

We are delighted to announce that the Uptown Players (Amateur) Drama Group, based at the Hampden Park Community Association Hall, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, have reached the last stage of The People's Millions Lottery Fund Application.

                        We will be appearing on ITV Meridian on Wednesday 25th November 2009.

Our group will go head-to-head with another organisation who are also seeking lottery funds for their project in 2010. The Project we have in mind is based around the '70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain' and will explore how Eastbourne and its population were affected. The town is reported to have endured more bombing than any other along the south coast. We will be performing a one act play and will be acting out letters, poems and monologues. It is our intention to have a 1940s dance night as well as holding  a street party with authentic food from that era.  With these much needed funds, the Uptown Players will also  be purchasing new 'main stage' curtains and these will be presented to the community as our donation for everyone to use in the future.

We would like to ask if everyone could support us so that we may continue to run our group and help to give something back to the community hall as well.

Once both groups have been shown on this day, it will go to the public vote (by phone), and will be announced the following day.

See the following links........ 

http://www.peoplesmillions.org.uk/regions/meridian-east/projects/frontline-eastbourne   - register as a supporter!

http://www.peoplesmillions.org.uk/regions/meridian-east

http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/pr_281009_se_pm_battle_lines_drawn_to_win_people_s_millions_vote_in_itv_meridian_east?regioncode=-uk&status=theProg&title=Battle%20lines%20drawn%20to%20win%20People%E2%80%99s%20Millions%20vote%20in%20ITV%20Meridian%20East

                                                                Our esteemed thanks to you all!

                                                                  Rob Kemp, Chairman, www.uptownplayers.co.uk

An interview with Rob will be heard on Sovereign Radio (Eastbourne and surrounding areas), 107.5FM towards the end of the week.

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COMING SOON..........Open Day - Winter Fayre - Charity Chest Wax - Saturday 21st November, 2009. 12pm to 2pm.
Come and see Father Christmas, browse the many stalls (including Rosie's Fun & Funky Stocking Fillers - Also on Facebook), Refreshments, previews of Cindy Rella AND Chairman Rob Kemp having his chest waxed in aid of GI*Blues - come and sponsor his pain! This 'operation' is being performed by Zara/Abbie from Twinkletoes (come and chat to them about nails, waxing, tanning etc - all prices reasonable). Everyone is welcome to this fun family event.
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                   **** CHARITY FASHION SHOW ****
This will happen on Thursday 11th February 2010 - Valentine Themed.
Our thanks to the following stores who have agreed to loan items of clothing for our models to show off on the catwalk;-
Knights Bridal Wear, Tesco, Gossypium, The Dark Side & Sainsbury's.
All proceeds will go to GI*Blues - more details to follow...............
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Cindy Rella Book early to avoid disappointment!

THE FIRST FEW ROWS FOR THE MATINEE PERFORMANCES ARE ALREADY SOLD!

Tickets are sold on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS AND SOME HAVE BEEN SOLD ALREADY!

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Current Production

Cindy Rella

 

See 'Book Tickets' section for further info.

** Logo designed by Grace Herbert **

Our Advertisers & Sponsors

Recent donations to our raffle/tombola

Willingdon Golf Club, The Langham Hotel, Jane De Weck Photography & Paperlane.

Our continued thanks to everyone who supports our group's fundraising activities.

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Thanks to the following for placing ads in our programme for 'Cindy Rella';-

Ladybird Flowers, GI*Blues, Roselands Charity Services, Paperlane, SuckMyInk, Radio Cars 749, Scarletts Dancewear - All local to Eastbourne

Lighthouse Temple - National Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) & Isis Financial Administration - Administration for IFAs

 

GI Blues.

Our chosen charity is one we support all year round, every year.

Whilst we appreciate some groups alternate their support, Uptown Players is committed (for the foreseeable future) to supporting GI Blues Exclusively, in all aspects, not just financial.

We thank those who have contacted us with the hope of support and liaison but regret to inform we cannot accommodate them.

We'd like to suggest you look on the following website for other drama groups that are relative to your postcode;- www.amdram.co.uk

Kind regards

Rob Kemp

Chairman.

 

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