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MTTG’s next production: Going Green

THE GROUP will be performing “ GOING GREEN” by David Tristram from Wednesday 17th to Saturday 20th May 2023 at Thornton Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. nightly.

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David Tristram is one of the UK’s most-performed comedy playwrights – in fact, his comedies have now been performed more than 10,000 times by professional and amateur companies all over the world. To put that in context, it means that for the past 30 years or so, on average, someone somewhere in the world has been performing a David Tristram play every single night!

That’s an amazing statistic for someone who first dreamed up a comedy whodunnit just to help out his local am-dram group back in 1985! Such has been the interest in the writer’s work that he has become the UK’s most popular comedy playwright. The honour was unveiled by Samuel French Limited of London and New York, the world’s biggest agent and publisher of plays, after the company analysed performances of authors across different genres. In a recent interview, Mr Tristram was asked about the future of amateur theatre, and said, “ Well, like all of us, I hope that theatre in general won’t be permanently scarred by the recent lockdowns, but in particular I hope that grassroots theatre at amateur level will be able to survive and thrive.

I also passionately believe that comedy, which has always been at the centre of my work, is not some sort of fluffy luxury – it’s a precious, vital commodity, essential to a balanced society’s mental wellbeing, and we lose it at our peril.”

In choosing “Going Green”, a tragicomedy, as our next production, we know that we have set our cast a huge challenge as the actors cope with the fast-paced dialogue and the various scenarios called for on stage. It will be a challenge, too, for member Katie Wells, who takes on the director’s role for the first time.

Years ago, the word “green” seemed quite an ordinary one. We were encouraged to eat our “greens” and to count the bottles hanging on the wall - but that was about it! Now, however, the word has quite a different connotation when “going green” involves living an environmentally-responsible life, and making choices that will help to preserve the Earth and its nonrenewable resources instead of destroying them.

As the play opens, people have lost faith in the political establishment –worn down by expenses scandals, cash for questions, fat-cat bankers, austerity and riots. The whole country is crying out for a new direction, a fresh start. Step forward John Brown - future leader of the Green Party. John gives a blistering

Local outdoor projects financed by Bardon Hill Community Fund

BAGWORTH AND THORNTON Parish Council would like to thank the Bardon Hill Community Fund for kindly providing funding for several outdoor projects that have recently been completed around the parish.

These include the purchase of planter boxes for Thornton’s village entrance signs, a picnic table for one of Bagworth’s play areas and two information lecterns, all made from eco-friendly recycled plastic.

SNAKE HILL Angling Club in Markfield

SNAKE HILL ANGLING speech at the annual conference and the party faithful rise as one to greet their hero as John stands to deliver his stark message to the waiting world - “Go green …. or die”. Can this charismatic, driven man save the future ? That is debatable because John is hiding a terrible secret… one which will have surprising consequences. We hope that you will come to discover what those consequences are. We promise to keep you wondering, guessing, and laughing too! Tickets, (All £6), are on sale now and are available on 07438 508166 or email mttg.theatre@gmail.com

CLUB has been in existence for many years and attracts members from in and around Markfield, Groby and Anstey.

We have a lake set in woodland just off the northbound carriageway of the A50 just before the first roundabout coming up into Markfield.

Your support for your local Group is much appreciated.

Muriel Walker for MTTG

The lake contains a good mixture of silver fish including Ide, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Bream and Crucian Carp as well as larger Common and Mirror Carp up to 14 lbs. This year we have vacancies for taking on new members in April. There is a one off joining fee of £5 and the annual membership fee is £30 with a concessionary fee of £25 for senior citizens and juniors under 17.

If you would like to join, please contact me on either of the numbers below.

Eric Swann, Club Secretary

Tel: 01530 242814 Mob: 07762 381580

Try English Country Dancing in Glenfield

DID YOU KNOW that English Country Dancing takes place most Mondays at the Glenfield Memorial Hall, Stamford Street, Glenfield from 7.30 pm until 9.30 pm?

Dancing is good for youphysically and mentally. We start again after Easter on April 17th. You are welcome to come and see what it’s all about. Your first taster session will be FREE.

Afterwards you only pay £3 per session, which includes tea or coffee and biscuits!

We have callers who tell us what to do for each dance and you don’t need a partner. We would love to welcome you to experience this dancing along with us.

The flower planters have really brightened up the roadside in Thornton, they have been filled with plants that are loved by pollinating insects, as well as a few daffodils of course!

Thornton Meadows, have received a lot of interest and great feedback.

For more information email Geoff at jennyandgeoffweston@ gmail.com or Sue at susan. hodkinson50@gmail.com

Just cal our small, friendly firm - whether it’s one window or a full house - with approximate sizes, and we’ll

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