ANNUAL REPORT 2006-2007

This is my first report to you as your Chairman, a position I was honoured to take up in March 2007. I am very sorry I am not able to be with you in person tonight, and offer to you, my sincere apologies.

Youth Festival
The past year has been a mixed one with highs for some groups and lows for others. The first of our festivals this year was the Youth Festival held at the Dukeries Complex in Ollerton; an excellent day with some fme young talent on show. Thanks to Sarah Kerry for taking on the job of organizing the festival from Jean Lebeter; a hard act to follow.but very well done Sarah. Thanks also to Jean for her 12 years of j dedicated youth work.

Play of the Year
The Play of the Year Competition attracted 13 entries of high quality; ably adjudicated by Geoff Readman. In the end, the awards were well spread out over the groups with Bonington Players, Nottingham Arts Theatre and the Keyworth Dramatic Society fighting it out for top place. It would be really good to see some more of our member groups entering their productions as a lot can be learned from the adjudication and taking part in the Competition.

Annual Award Dinner
Our Awards Dinner saw a record attendance for an excellent meal and entertainment provided by Co-optima of the Nottingham Arts Theatre .Geoff Readman gave us food for thought in his address prior to announcing the awards. The Play of the Year was awarded to "A Midsummer Night's Dream" performed by Bonington Players. Our grateful thanks are also due to Madelaine Lord for organizing the dinner.

One Act Festival
The One-Act Play Festival attracted fewer entries this year, as we had a very short lead up to the event. The best overall play was awarded to the Robin Hood Theatre for "Drinking Companion." Thanks are due to Neil Macintosh for taking on the organization of this Festival at such short notice. Next year, Neil hopes the number of entries will be back up again.

Playwriting Festival
The Playwriting Competition takes a long time to organize as once the plays have been written, submitted and judged, they have to be cast and rehearsed in time for the production. Many thanks this time are offered to Maggie Andrew for making it happen and to Barry Heath for adjudicating the entries and leading the workshop. The winning play was "Early One Morning" by Gerald Lee from Nottingham and the winning sketch was, "A Routine Check" by David Whitney, a local man now living in Spain. Other entries for the competition came from as far as London, Bolton and Manchester.

One Act Festival
There has been no Theatre Luncheon recently but wait for news, as Douglas MacDonald keeps up the pressure on the agents to find us a suitable celebrity to dine with. Unfortunately, it is difficult to get them to commit to specific dates.

News Letter
Haley Masom continues to edit our Newsletter, a thankless task, as we all (well almost all) are late with articles. We could always do with some more from the "floor" of our organization, so if you have anything to tell us about yourselves as a group, special people in your group, or activities to share with others, we urge you to put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard and send in your contributions. Thank you Haley for all you do.

Website
Similarly our Website; Mike Stewart updates this, but surprise, surprise he can only do this if he is given updates. So please oblige and also ensure that Member Group websites have links to the NANDA site and vice versa. Please liaise with Mike as a matter of urgency. Communication is essential to all organizations, non-more so than NANDA which cannot survive as a body without the commitment from all its widespread members. I know you will join with me in offering Mike a sincere thank you for all his work on the website.

Publicity
This leads me on from communication to publicity. By now, you should all have received our new Information and Publicity Leaflet. Please pass them on to non member groups and help us build a stronger, more influential NANDA. Remember - that our organization is not only about members and Festivals but is also involved in playing a key role in shaping amateur theatre in our area. For example some of our members are involved with SHUG (the Stanford hall Users Group) in a bid to keep the Stanford Hall Theatre available for productions. A letter was sent to the Nottingham Evening Post from NANDA in the campaign to save the Nottingham Arts Theatre and in March 2007 groups were involved in forging friendships with a theatre organization in Poznan, Poland. We can and should be far more wide ranging and influential than we think.

Membership
Every year membership changes as groups come and go. Last year we were joined by the Dukeries Dramatic Society ,Nottingham Arts Theatre and the Spotlight Theatre School. Regrettably we have lost Dukeries this year, and sadly Edwinstowe Theatre Group have gone dark. We hope they can regroup in the future as they will be badly missed. Sadly also we have lost two of our leading stalwarts; Leslie Orton and Alan Berridge. It is difficult to envisage how they can be replaced: Leslie wrote, performed, gave talks and adjudicated. Alan directed, stage managed, designed and worked tirelessly for NANDA especially with his wife Roz., when she was the Play of the Year coordinator. We send our sympathies to both family and friends.

Despite going on at length I cannot leave without thanking Roy for not only presiding tonight but for all his work and that of my fellow council members. Thank you for dedicating so much time to NANDA, despite heavy responsibilities to your own Groups. I would also like to thank Maggie Andrew for being such a dedicated Secretary, a post, she is now to relinquish. Thank you Maggie and good luck in all your future ventures.

On a final note, the Executive Council would like a few more Groups to send a representative to the meetings to help steer NANDA through the 21C and keep us strong as a corporate group, so as to exact our influence on all aspects of drama throughout the county. Drama teaching, youth groups and venues are all vital to our survival and NANDA, as a corporate body, can have an influence as we have seen. Please think about it. Thank you.

JOAN WILDGUST
Chair of the Executive Council
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ANNUAL REPORT 2003-2004

This year has been one of change for the Association, firstly Mike Stewart, our chairman for many years had indicated his wish to stand down, and so I was elected to the chair at executive meeting in February. I would like to place on record our thanks and appreciation for all that Mike has done for Nanda, not just in the chair, lighting the One Act Festivals and many other helping hands. I should also add that Mike has not given up altogether and is, thankfully, still around to guide us from time to time.

Play of the Year
Thirteen plays were entered for this competition and this was Margot’s last year organising the event, and I would like to thank Margot Anderson on your behalf for 13 years of hard, but I’m sure rewarding work. Fortunately Joan Wildgust attended the Annual Dinner, along with Bob, and volunteered her services and this years event is well under way.

Playwriting Competition
This event took place, with great success, at the Robin Hood Theatre on June 19th, adjudicated by Arthur Aldrich. Our thanks to Maggie Andrew for her hard work in organising, and to all entrants, as well as those who attended.

Open One Act Festival
Unfortunately the loss of our venue, the Duchess Theatre, due to fire, and our inability to find a suitable replacement, led to the cancellation of this event. It is planned that the Festival in 2005 will be the first round in the All England Theatre Festival.

One Act Youth Festival
This event was held at the Dukeries Centre on 12th April, Five entries were received and a list of awards is published separately. I would like to record Nanda’s appreciation to Jean Lebeter for organising and Mike Stewart for stage management.

Newsletter
Three issues of the new style newsletter were produced in February, May and September and many thanks are due to Hayley Masom for editing, writing, photographs and publishing. The change of format and style, and greater up-to-dateness has been much appreciated by the membership generally.

Events
Two very successful Theatre Luncheons took place, one for Liza Goddard and Susan Penhaligon together and another for Gwen Taylor, both well reported in the newsletter. Our thanks go to Douglas MacDonald who set up all the arrangements.

Annual Award Dinner
This year’s Dinner was held at Cotgrave Place Golf Club,on June 18th, and Bob Wildgust presented his report on the Play of the Year Competition. Nanda records its thanks to Keyworth Dramatic Society for arranging the evening.

Membership
Beeston Drama Group, Radcliffe on Trent drama Group were welcomed into membership

Executive Council
Nanda records its appreciation of the support of the Honorary Officers and members of the Executive Council which met seven times during the year.

Peter Stimson
Chair of the Executive Council
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ANNUAL REPORT 2002-2003

Play of the Year Competition.
Seven plays were entered for the competition which Robin Bowerman adjudicated. The Association records its great appreciation of the work of Margot Anderson who acted as organiser for the competition. A list of the societies and individuals who were awarded trophies is published separately.

One Act Open Festival.
The Association held its One Act Open Festival at the Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton on 13-14 June 2003. Five entries were received, Geoff Longbottom adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Peter Stimson in organising this Festival, of Mike Stewart and Neil Mackintosh for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements.

One Act Youth Festival.
The Association held its youth Festival at the Dukeries Theatre, Ollerton, on the 25-26 April 2003 . Six entries were received. Malcolm Wilson adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records it appreciation of the work of Jean Lebeter in organising this Festival, of Mike Stewart for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements, and of members of Edwinstowe Theatre Group for setting up the stage lighting and sound equipment.

Bulletin.
Editions of the Bulletin were published in September 2002, February 2003 and September 2003, thanks are due to Roy Ainscough for editing and publishing.

Events.
An Extra-Ordinary General Meeting was held to discuss more Effective Dialogue with the member groups on 11 August 2003 at the Manor Club, Albert Road, West Bridgford.
A Theatre Luncheon was held on the 29 May 2003 at the Comfort Hotel, George Street, at which the guest was Oliver Tobias. Our thanks are due to Douglas MacDonald, who set up the arrangements and to Roy Ainscough for publicity.

Annual Award Dinner.
This year’s Annual Dinner was held Portland College, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, on the 16 May 2003, Roy Ainscough presided, and Robin Bowerman presented the Adjudicators report on the Play of the Year Competition. The Association records its sincere thanks to the Solo Theatre Company for arranging the venue.

Membership.

Executive Council.
The Association records its appreciation of the services and support of the Honorary Officers and members of the Executive Council, which met ten times during the year

Mike Stewart
Chairman of the Executive Council
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ANNUAL REPORT 2001-2002

Play of the Year Competition.
Twelve plays were entered for the competition which Gordon Parsons adjudicated. The Association records its great appreciation of the work of Margot Anderson who acted as organiser for the competition. A list of the societies and individuals who were awarded trophies is published separately.

One Act Open Festival.
The Association held its One Act Open Festival at the Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton on 13-15 June 2002. Eight entries were received, Bob Wildgust adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Peter Stimson in organising this Festival, of Mike Stewart and Neil Mackintosh for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements.

One Act Youth Festival
The Association held its youth Festival at the Dukeries Theatre, Ollerton, on the 19-20 April 2002. Nine entries were received. Di Richards adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records it appreciation of the work of Jean Lebeter in organising this Festival, of Mike Stewart for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements, and of members of Edwinstowe Theatre Group for setting up the stage lighting and sound equipment.

Bulletin
Editions of the Bulletin were published in September 2001, February 2002 and September 2002, thanks are due to Roy Ainscough for editing and publishing.

Events
Kate Parker, who had been our secretary for two years, resigned for personal reasons, and we are indebted to her for her energy and organisation. Maggie Andrew has taken up the post.
A Theatre Luncheon was held on the 3 May 2002 at the Comfort Hotel, George Street, at which the guest was Tony Britton. Our thanks are due to Douglas MacDonald, who set up the arrangements and to Roy Ainscough for publicity.

Annual Award Dinner
This year’s Annual Dinner was held at the Lakeside, Mansfield Road, Nottingham on the 17 May 2002, Roy Ainscough presided, and Gordon Parsons presented the Adjudicators report on the Play of the Year Competition. The Association records its sincere thanks to Bonington Players for arranging the venue.

Membership
Sunshine Theatre, Vik Rai, Kerry Hudson were welcomed into membership.

Executive Council
The Association records its appreciation of the services and support of the Honorary Officers and members of the Executive Council, which met ten times during the year

Mike Stewart
Chairman of the Executive Council
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ANNUAL REPORT 2000-2001

Play of the Year Competition.
Twelve plays were entered for the competition which Di Richards adjudicated. The Association records its great appreciation of the work of Margot Anderson who acted as organiser for the competition. A list of the societies and individuals who were awarded trophies is published separately.

One Act Open Festival.
The Association held its One Act Open Festival at the Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton on 8-9 June 2001. Eight entries were received, Malcolm Wilson adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Peter Stimson in organising this Festival, of Mike Stewart and Neil Mackintosh for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements.

One Act Youth Festival
The Association held its youth Festival at the Old Library Theatre, Mansfield, on the 27-28 April 2001. Eight entries were received. Ian McKeand adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records it appreciation of the work of Jean Lebeter in organising this Festival, of Mike Stewart for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements, of the theatre staff for support and assistance and members of Edwinstowe Theatre Group setting up the stage lighting and sound equipment.

Bulletin
Editions of the Bulletin were published in September 2000, February 2001 and September 2001, thanks are due to Roy Ainscough for editing and publishing.

Events
It is with regret that we must mark the death of E Dan Shaw, a founder member and our first Secretary and Treasurer. He passed away on the 10 April 2001. A Commemoratve Event was held on the 8 September in the Cecil Roberts room at the Central Library Nottingham. This was attended by his widow and some thirty friends and colleaguers, with readings, anecdotes of Dan’s life, tributes to his commitment to Drama and selections from his favourite pieces of music. Mrs Shaw presented to Nanda a rosewood ‘Founders Gavel’ in memory of her husbands interest. Dan left a bequest to establish an archive of the non-professional theatre in, and around, Nottinghamshire. The ‘Dan Shaw Archive’ is held by the Nottinghamshire Archives, County House, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham.

Annual Award Dinner
This year’s Annual Dinner was held at the Gedling House, Nottingham on the 18 May 2001, Roy Ainscough presided, and Di Richards presented the Adjudicators report on the Play of the Year Competition. The Association records its sincere thanks to Burton Joyce Players for arranging the venue.

Membership
Argent Theatre(Newark), East Leake Amateur Players, Leicester Drama Festival and Studio XII(Leicester) were welcomed into membership.

Executive Council
The Association records its appreciation of the services and support of the Honorary Officers and members of the Executive Council, which met ten times during the year

Mike Stewart
Chairman of the Executive Council
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ANNUAL REPORT 1999-2000

Play of the Year Competition.
Six plays were entered for the competition which Max Bromley adjudicated. The Association records its great appreciation of the work of Margot Anderson who acted as organiser for the competition. A list of the societies and individuals who were awarded trophies is published separately.

One Act Open Festival.
The Association held its One Act Open Festival at the Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton on 1-3 June 2000. Seven entries were received, Di Richards adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Peter Stimson in organising this Festival, of Mike Stewart and Neil Mackintosh for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements.

One Act Youth Festival
The Association held its youth Festival at the Robin Hood Theatre, Averham, on the 14-15 April 2000. Eight entries were received. Tony Armstrong adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records it appreciation of the work of Jean Lebeter in organising this Festival. of Mike Stewart for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements, and of the staff of the Robin Hood Theatre for the operation of the stage lighting and sound equipment.

Play Writing Festival
The performances of the Play Writing Festival were held at the Duchess Theatre, Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton, on the 1 July 2000. Sixty five scripts had been received, including seventeen sketches. Derek Slater adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records it appreciation of the work of Roy Ainscough in organising this Festival and of Mike Beedham for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements.

Bulletin
Editions of the Bulletin were published in September 1998, February 2000 and September 2000, thanks are due to Roy Ainscough for editing and publishing.

Events
The Association has produced ‘Amateur Drama in Nottinghamshire’, supported by Millennium Lottery Money, for publication in late 2000. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Dan Shaw and Roy Ainscough for the collection, correlation and editing of this data. Nanda has a website ‘www.nanda.org.uk’, with links in Eastmidlands.net, TouchNottinham.com and Amdram.org.uk, covering Aims and Objectives, Festivals, Calendar and Publications in some 30 pages.

Annual Award Dinner
This year’s Dinner Dance was held at the Eastwood Suite, Portland College, Mansfield on the 12 May 2000, Roy Ainscough presided, and Max Bromley presented the Adjudicators report on the Play of the Year Competition. The Association records its sincere thanks to Edwinstowe Theatre Group for arranging the venue.

Executive Council
The Association records its appreciation of the services and support of the Honorary Officers and members of the Executive Council, which met ten times during the year

Mike Stewart
Chairman of the Executive Council
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ANNUAL REPORT 1998-1999

Play of the Year Competition.
Thirteen plays were entered for the competition. Malcolm Wilson adjudicated. The Association records its great appreciation of the work of Margot Anderson who acted as organiser for the competition. A list of the societies and individuals who were awarded trophies is published separately.

One Act Open Festival.
The Association held its One Act Open Festival at the Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton on 3-5 June 1999. Seven entries were received, John Shooter adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Peter Stimson in organising this Festival, of Mike Stewart and Neil Mackintosh for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements.

One Act Youth Festival
The Association held its youth Festival at the Robin Hood Theatre, Averham, on the 16-17 April 1999. Nine entries were received. Max Bromley adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records it appreciation of the work of Dawn Hatfield in organising this Festival. of Mike Stewart for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements, and of the staff of the Robin Hood Theatre for the operation of the stage lighting and sound equipment.

Bulletin
Editions of the Bulletin were published in September 1998, February 1999 and September 1999, thanks are due to Roy Ainscough for editing and publishing.

Trophies
We are indebted to Touch Wood Youth Theatre for the donation of a trophy to be awarded for an improvised or original play in the NANDA Youth Theatre Festival. And to June Barker for the resurrection and re-donation of four trophies, two for the Youth Theatre Festival; for the Runner Up play and a special discretionary (For Entertainment) award, and two for the One Act Play Festival; the John Barker Award at the Adjudicators discretion and the Gladys Brookes Award for Best Newcomer Achievement.

Events
The Association staged has embarked on the compilation of a History of Amateur Drama in Nottinghamshire, supported by Millennium Lottery Money, for publication in 2000. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Dan Shaw and Roy Ainscough for the collection, correlation and editing of this data.

Annual Award Dinner
This year’s Dinner Dance was held at Derek Randall Suite, Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club on the 29 May 1998, Roy Ainscough presided, and Malcolm Wilson, assisted by Carolyn Drury, presented the Adjudicators report on the Play of the Year Competition. The Association records its sincere thanks to West Bridgford Dramatic Society, whose 50th anniversary it also was, for arranging the venue.

Executive Council
The Association records its appreciation of the services and support of the Honorary Officers and members of the Executive Council, which met ten times during the year

Mike Stewart
Chairman of the Executive Council
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ANNUAL REPORT 1997-1998

Play of the Year Competition.
Twelve plays were entered for the competition. Tony Armstrong adjudicated. The Association records its great appreciation of the work of Margot Anderson who acted as organiser for the competition. A list of the societies and individuals who were awarded trophies is published separately.

One Act Open Festival.
The Association held its One Act Open Festival at the Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton on 4-6 June 1998. Six entries were received, Carolyn Drury adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Peter Stimson in organising this Festival, of Mike Stewart and Neil Mackintosh for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements.

One Act Youth Festival
The Association held its youth Festival at the Robin Hood Theatre, Averham, on the 17-18 April 1998. Seven entries were received. Di Richards adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records it appreciation of the work of Dawn Hatfield in organising this Festival. of Mike Stewart for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements, and of the staff of the Robin Hood Theatre for the operation of the stage lighting and sound equipment.

Membership
The Association has been pleased to welcome into membership Palace Youth Theatre Newark, Leicestershire Drama Festival Committee.

Bulletin
Editions of the Bulletin were published in September 1997, February 1998 and September 1998, thanks are due to Roy Ainscough for editing.

Events
The Association staged a Music Hall, supported by Lottery Money, at the Nottingham Playhouse on the 14 September, and at the Palace Theatre Newark on the 21 September. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Allen Tipton in the direction of this event.

Annual Award Dinner
This year’s Dinner Dance was held at Trent Lock Golf Centre on the 29 May 1998, Roy Ainscough presided, and Tony Armstrong presented the Adjudicators report on the Play of the Year Competition. The Association records its sincere thanks to Arcade Players, Long Eaton, for arranging the venue.

Executive Council
The Association records its appreciation of the services and support of the Honorary Officers and members of the Executive Council, which met ten times during the year

Mike Stewart
Chairman of the Executive Council
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ANNUAL REPORT 1996-1997

Play of the Year Competition.
Eight societies entered plays for the competition. Bob Wildgust and Gordon Parsons jointly adjudicated. The Association records its great appreciation of the work of Margot Anderson who acted as organiser for the competition. A list of the societies and individuals who were awarded trophies is published separately.

One Act Open Festival.
The Association held its One Act Open Festival at the Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton on 7 June 1996. The Festival was included as part of the Long Eaton Arts Festival. Six entries were received, Tony Armstrong adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Mary Allsop in organising this Festival, of Mike Stewart and Neil Mackintosh for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements, and of the staff of the Chatsworth Centre for the hospitality arrangements.

One Act Youth Festival
The Association held its youth Festival at the Robin Hood Theatre, Averham, on the 12 April 1996. Six entries were received. Carolyn Drury adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records it appreciation of the work of Dawn Hatfield in organising this Festival. Of Mike Stewart for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements, and of the staff of the Robin Hood Theatre for the operation of the stage lighting and sound equipment.

Play Writing Festival
The Association held the performances from, what has been so far, its biannual Play Writing Festival, at the Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton. David Campton adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Noel Harrower in organising this Festival, and of Mike Stewart for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements.

Donations
The Association is indebted to Erewash Borough Council for assistance to the play festivals and to Rushcliffe Arts Association and Keyworth Dramatic Society for donations.

Membership
The Association has been pleased to welcome into membership Barkby Players, Radcliffe on Trent and Lansdowne Drama Workshop.

Bulletin
Editions of the Bulletin were published in September '96 and February '97, thanks are due to Roy Ainscough for editing.

Events
An open meeting was held at the Manor, West Bridgford, to investigate, with East Midlands Arts Association, the use of Lottery money via the Arts For Everyone initiative (A4E). A Civic Reception was hosted by the County Council to celebrate fifty years of NANDA on the 7 July, the date of the original inaugural meeting in 1948. Present committee members and past officers were invited to County Hall by the Chairman of the Council.

Fiftieth Anniversary Award Ceremony and Ball
This year's Dinner Dance was held in the Portland Building at the University of Nottingham on the 23 May, Roy Ainscough presided, and Gordon Parsons, assisted by Bob Wildgust, presented the Adjudicators report on the Play of the Year Competition. The Association records its sincere thanks to Bramcote and Stanton Drama Group for arranging the venue and the band.

Executive Council
The Association records its appreciation of the services and support of the Honorary Officers and members of the Executive Council, which met eleven times during the year

Mike Stewart
Chairman of the Executive Council
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ANNUAL REPORT 1995-1996

Play of the Year Competition.
Eleven plays were entered for the competition which John Shooter adjudicated. The Association records its great appreciation of the work of Margot Anderson who acted as organiser for the competition. A list of the societies and individuals who were awarded trophies is published separately.

One Act Open Festival.
The Association held its One Act Open Festival at the Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton on 07-08 June 1996. The Festival was included as part of the Long Eaton Arts Festival. Eight entries were received, Bob Wildgust adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Mary Allsop in organising this Festival, of Mike Stewart and Neil Mackintosh for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements, and of the staff of the Chatsworth Centre for the hospitality arrangements.

One Act Youth Festival
The Association held its Youth Festival at the Robin Hood Theatre Averham, on the 12-13 April 1996. Eight entries were received. Allen Tipton adjudicated and the list of winners is published separately. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Dawn Hatfield in organising this festival, og Mike Stewart for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements and the staff of the Robin Hood Theatre for the operation of the stage lighting and sound equipment .

Bulletin
Editions of the Bulletin were published in September 1995 and, incorporating the Leicester Spotlight, in February 1996, thanks are due to Roy Ainscough for editing.

Donations
The Association is indebted to Rushcliffe Arts Association and to Long Eaton Arts Association for donation in support of the Play Festivals. We have also received sponsorship from the Littlewoods Foundation For Sport And The Atrs towards the Playwriting Competition.

Events
A theatrical quiz was held at the Black Lion, Ratcliffe on Trent, organised by Liz Morgan and a Theatrical Luncheon with Eleanor Bron was arranged by Doreen Sheard

Annual Award Dinner
This year’s Annual Dinner was held at the Stamford Hall, The Moat House, Mansfield Road, Nottingham on the 10 May 1996, Joan Appleton presided, and John Shooter presented the Adjudicators report on the Play of the Year Competition. The Association records its sincere thanks to Bramcote and Stanton Drama Group for arranging the venue, buffet and entertainment.

Membership
Solo Theatre Company and Greyfriars Club were welcomed into membership.

Executive Council
The Association records its appreciation of the services and support of the Honorary Officers and members of the Executive Council, which met eleven times during the year

Mike Stewart
Chairman of the Executive Council
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ANNUAL REPORT 1994-1995

Play of the Year Competition.
Ten plays were entered for the competition which Carolyn Drury adjudicated. The Association records its great appreciation of the work of Margot Anderson who acted as organiser for the competition. A list of the societies and individuals who were awarded trophies is published separately.

One Act Open Festival.
The Association held its One Act Open Festival at the Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton on 09-10 June 1995. The Festival was included as part of the Long Eaton Arts Festival. Eight entries were received, Max Bromley adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Mary Allsop in organising this Festival, of Mike Stewart for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements, and of the staff of the Chatsworth Centre for the hospitality arrangements.

One Act Youth Festival
The Association held its Youth Festival at the Robin Hood Theatre Averham, on the 8 April 1995. Eight entries were received. Diane Richards adjudicated and the list of winners is published separately. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Dawn Hatfield in organising this festival, og Mike Stewart for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements and the staff of the Robin Hood Theatre for the operation of the stage lighting and sound equipment .

Playwriting Competition
The Association’s Playwriting Competition has been held this year, 26 plays and 9 sketches were received, for adjudication by Claire Booker. The competition performances will be held on 24 June 1995, at the Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton.

Bulletin
Editions of the Bulletin were published in September 1994 and February 1995, thanks are due to Roy Ainscough for editing.

Donations
The Association is indebted to Elspeth Whitaker and to Long Eaton Arts Association for donation in support of the Play Festivals..

Annual Award Dinner
This year’s Annual Dinner was held at the Stamford Hall, Leicestershire on the 19 May 1995, Joan Appleton presided, and Carolyn Drury presented the Adjudicators report on the Play of the Year Competition. The Association records its sincere thanks to Tollerton Players for arranging the venue, buffet and entertainment.

Membership
Christine Jackson and Simon Warren were welcomed into individual membership.

Executive Council
The Association records its appreciation of the services and support of the Honorary Officers and members of the Executive Council, which met eleven times during the year

Mike Stewart
Chairman of the Executive Council
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ANNUAL REPORT 1993-1994

Play of the Year Competition.
Thirteen plays were entered for the competition which Joyce Bromley adjudicated. The Association records its great appreciation of the work of Margot Anderson who acted as organiser for the competition. A list of the societies and individuals who were awarded trophies is published separately.

One Act Open Festival.
The Association held its One Act Open Festival at the Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton on 10-11 June 1994. The Festival was included as part of the Long Eaton Arts Festival. Eight entries were received, Allen Tipton adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Mary Allsop in organising this Festival, of Mike Stewart for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements, and of the staff of the Chatsworth Centre for the hospitality arrangements.

One Act Youth Festival.
Unfortunately the Junior Festival received only two entries this year and hence had to be cancelled.

Bulletin
Editions of the Bulletin were published in September 1993, February 1994 and September 1994, thanks are due to Roy Ainscough for editing.

Events
The Association organised the following Training Schools during the year ‘Properties and Special Effects’ directed by Peter Nightingale, September 1994 ‘Page to Stage’ directed by Tony Armstrong, March 1994 The Association is indebted to Doreen Sheard and Christine Jackson, respectively, for making the detailed arrangements for these events, and to their constituent societies who so generously provided accommodation.

Annual Award Dinner
This year’s Annual Dinner was held at the Loopers Restaurant, Goosedale Farm, Bestwood on the 14 May 1994, Joan Appleton presided, and Joyce Bromley presented the Adjudicators report on the Play of the Year Competition. The Association records its sincere thanks to Kegworth Players, in particular Bob Dunbar and Caroline Bradley, for arranging the venue.

Membership
Riverside Drama Group(Broxtowe), St Johns(Long Eaton), Langley Mill Co-op Players, RBM Leisure(Lincoln) and Retford Little Theatre were welcomed into membership.

Funding Support
The Association is indebted to the Nottinghamshire County Council Leisure Services Committee for financial support towards its services to members, principally the adjudication cost of the Play of the Year and Bulletin production costs.

Executive Council
The Association records its appreciation of the services and support of the Honorary Officers and members of the Executive Council, which met eleven times during the year

Mike Stewart
Chairman of the Executive Council
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