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Dear Parents,   We are about to start rehearsals for this bi annual show. Previous shows have been a great success and we would like this one to be especially good as it celebrates 100 years of Scouting in 1st Crowborough.  The show only works when there is support from Parents, Leaders and the young people themselves.  We have all been involved in these shows since they started and are always surprised how much fun they generate.  Unlike other productions everyone can take part.   The Scout Show is one of the Group’s biggest fund raisers but it relies on us all working together.  The profits from the show will be put into the Group Funds to be used for the benefit of all the youngsters who enjoy scouting in 1st Crowborough.   How can you help?   Well, the most important thing you can do is make sure that your son/daughter comes to ALL of the practices.  Rehearsals are held during section meetings so it is important that your son/daughter does not miss any if at all possible.  Also please help your son/daughter learn the words to the songs and any sketches they may be in.   Click on the poster to view a full size poster to print off and display

SHOW INFORMATION   Venue – Beacon Community College, Crowborough.   Friday 14th November 2008 – Performance 7.00 pm. Saturday 15th November 2008 – Performances 2.00pm and 7.00 pm

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Main Rehearsals at Scout HQ.  No uniform required.

Wednesday 15^th October.          Cubs                                        6.00 till 8.00 pm

Monday 20^th October                 Scouts, Explorers and Leaders   7.30 till 9.00 pm

Thursday 23rd October             Cubs                                         6.30 till 8.00 pm

Scouts, Explorers and Leaders   7.15 till 9.30 pm

Tuesday 4^th November             Cubs                                         6.30 till 8.00 pm

                                                Scouts, Explorers and Leaders   7.15 till 9.00 pm

Note:    It is envisaged that all Beaver rehearsals apart from the Dress Rehearsal will be done during Beaver meetings times.  It may be necessary to have one rehearsal when the 3 Colonies meet together.  The Beaver Leader will advise you should this prove necessary.

Dress Rehearsal:        Sunday 9^th November at the Main Hall, Beacon Community College.  Full uniform. This is a very important rehearsal and it is imperative that everyone turn up.

Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Leaders                        10.00 am till 3.00 pm

Beavers                                                            1.30pm till 3.30 pm

Everyone should bring a packed lunch along with them (Beaver Leaders to advise for Beavers).

The Actual Show Days:          Friday, 14^th Nov. – Cast 6.00 pm till 10.00 pm

                                                Saturday 15^th Nov. Afternoon – Cast 1.00 pm till 5.00 pm

                                                                                Evening – Cast 6.00 pm till 10.00 pm

All members taking part should wear full Scout Uniform.

Please make sure that your son’s/daughter’s uniform and other clothing is labelled.

A Group Photograph will be taken to be included in the programme.  Photographs of each Colony, Pack, Troop and Unit will be taken too and you will be able to purchase copies by ordering on the night.   If you do not want your child to be photographed please make sure you let us know by phoning either Elizabeth Pettitt 662796 or Sheila Ringe 654836 when we will make sure your wish is carried out. 

We need a team of 16 ladies willing to make up the cast.  It involves being at the Dress Rehearsal and then at the 3 performances.  Duties during the shows can be split so that everyone can see the show.  If you can help please contact Sheila Ringe on 01892 654836.   We also need about 10 people per performance to help with refreshments in the interval for both the audience and the cast.  If you are able to help please contact Sandi Riddall on 01892 652968.

Each family will be issued with 2 books of raffle tickets which we hope you will try to sell.  If you receive more than 2 books (because you have more than one member in the Group) and you feel that you cannot sell them, please do not hesitate to return them to your son’s leader.  Please do your best to sell at least 2 books.  If you require more books please contact Valerie Hemsley on 01892 662712.

If any parent would like to sponsor an act, purchase advertising space in the programme or donate a raffle prize, please contact Louise McKell on 01892 663138.

Tickets for all three performances will be on sale at Broadway Bookshop, Crowborough from Tuesday 15^th October.  Adults - £5.  Concessions - £2.50.

We are sorry this letter is so long.  Hopefully it is the only one you will get regarding the show.  Please put the dates in your diary.

Thanking you in anticipation of your help and support.

Yours in scouting,

Jim and Sheila Ringe and

Derek and Elizabeth Pettitt.

Joint Producers.