Theatre Project News
CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN ....
Eight members of Nantwich Players are celebrating after a weekend in which they walked and climbed 30 miles up all 15 Welsh mountains over 3000 feet. Thanks to their spirit and energy more than £5,000 was raised for the Nantwich Theatre Project.
The team undertook training walks for 5 months in preparation for the event and three members had to overcome a severe fear of heights in order to complete the route. This included the infamous Crib Goch ridge, a knife-edged climb with an almost sheer drop of several hundred metres.
Team members were Robert Earl, Charlie Gobbett,
Neil Hodges, Katy Hooper, Tony Hoy, Angela Lockley, Gareth Roberts and Stuart
Taylor and the Back-up Crew were Clare Hoy and Charlotte Walker.
Sponsors towards
the target total of £3000 included theatre-goers,
general public, family and friends and Crewe-based company Morning Foods Ltd (Mornflake).
The expedition’s
organizer and leader Charlie Gobbett is very proud of their achievement. Each
climber overcame problems, ranging from an attack by a dog to shoes which fell
apart before the end of the climb. “This
was a fantastic experience. The team spirit and camaraderie that we
developed in the team is a something we shall never lose. And the generosity of
our sponsors is reflected in the grant total.”
The Nantwich Theatre Project is raising funds to
create the Community Arts Venue and to improve the seating and facilities in
the Players Theatre.
Members’ other fund-raising projects include £1000
raised by a special 3-night show “Memory Lane” in July and by adding an extra
play into next season’s productions. There will be seven plays at
the Players Love Lane premises between September and July. See
www.nantwichplayers.com
- The Buy-a-Brick
scheme has brought in over £1700 so far.
- We stage an extra
performance for every play for the Theatre Project Fund.
- Richard Wilson
OBE has lent his support to the fund-raising campaign. In a recent letter he
said: "“Anything which brings the art of drama to more people is to be
encouraged and I am very happy to support the Nantwich Theatre Project. I trust
the Players will be successful in raising funds to create the Community Arts Centre
and enlarging their auditorium.”
- All visitors to the Theatre sign the Supporters Statement to submit with our funding applications which are being prepared now.
