Once again we are reading Betjeman poetry throughout the summer at Daymer Bay. This years theme is People and Places and we look forward to seeing you all there.
Poetry Reading 
..and we’re off 
Old albums – past performances. One for the Road.
Ladies Day – update Di and Fern....Researching at Newton Abbot Racecourse
Update on play reading 
..and we’re off
Tonight (Wed 30th Nov) is opening night for our Autumn play and tickets are selling fast! It is running ’til Saturday night and the feedback from cast and crew is that it is well worth a watch. Tickets can be bought at the door for £6.50 and the bar opens at 7.00pm.
More info also available here
Old albums – past performances.
I have uploaded a selection of photo albums covering various past performances that were kindly forwarded to me by Colin Flitter. So far I have: Odd Couple, One for the Road, Blythe Spirit, ‘Allo ‘Allo, Rebecca and Hayfever. You can access the albums by either clicking on the Google plus icon or by clicking here. If anyone out there has some pictures that should be added please let me know. Contact by email is best.
Ladies Day – update
LADIES DAY is now well in to rehearsal and it is proving to be just what we had hoped for. A very funny play with a fascinating cast and some acute observation of human tragedies and triumphs.
The dates have now been confirmed as Weds. 30th November, Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd and Saturday3rd December. Carriages , landaus and omnibuses may be parked at the adjoining Jubilee Fields Car Park and the company will be under starters orders at 7.00 just time for the audience to get in to the Grandstand and get in a round of drinks at the Bar before the off at 7.30 p.m. This will all take place at that famous course at The Platt, Wadebridge, known locally as the Town Hall. The going is forecast to be good to firm and the cream of Cornish society is sure to be in attendance. If you wish to purchase your tickets for this popular event before hand to avoid a crush at the entrance just pop along to the Box Office, One Step Ahead, Molesworth St., Wadebridge who will have tickets available from the beginning of November or place your bets( sorry , orders) with any member of the Committee.
Di’s cast of runners and riders includes Ruth Ellery Galbraith, Natalie Mewton, Margaret Mutton, Tracey Renwick, Mark Cunliffe, John Holmes, Chris Hughes, Jeremy Rowe and Andrew Trethewey.
Sue Flitter and Fern Thomas are on hand to make sure all rules, words and correct procedures are adhered to.
The dates have now been confirmed as Weds. 30th November, Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd and Saturday3rd December. Carriages , landaus and omnibuses may be parked at the adjoining Jubilee Fields Car Park and the company will be under starters orders at 7.00 just time for the audience to get in to the Grandstand and get in a round of drinks at the Bar before the off at 7.30 p.m. This will all take place at that famous course at The Platt, Wadebridge, known locally as the Town Hall. The going is forecast to be good to firm and the cream of Cornish society is sure to be in attendance. If you wish to purchase your tickets for this popular event before hand to avoid a crush at the entrance just pop along to the Box Office, One Step Ahead, Molesworth St., Wadebridge who will have tickets available from the beginning of November or place your bets( sorry , orders) with any member of the Committee.
Di’s cast of runners and riders includes Ruth Ellery Galbraith, Natalie Mewton, Margaret Mutton, Tracey Renwick, Mark Cunliffe, John Holmes, Chris Hughes, Jeremy Rowe and Andrew Trethewey.
Sue Flitter and Fern Thomas are on hand to make sure all rules, words and correct procedures are adhered to.
Clerk of the Course is Andrew Hamilton ably assisted by June Holmes and Jennie Murcell( who will endeavour to kit out the race goers in style) , Lucy Parkin( who will look after fish knives, picnic hampers and binoculars)and David Hudson and Geoff Squires( they will be in charge of loudspeakers and illumination of the course) Norma Harbinson and Jaime Hawkey will, with their helpers, be ensuring you all have a good view of the track and adequate refreshment.
Brian Galbraith is hoping to attract a large turnout of fans of the turf with his publicity so if you can help to spread the word please get in touch with him.
Race Cards will be available at the gate and if you would like to place an advertisement in this invaluable publication please contact Jem.
Point to Point up at the Showground will find Camhayle’s Ascot Meeting a hard act to follow after all this!!
Race Cards will be available at the gate and if you would like to place an advertisement in this invaluable publication please contact Jem.
Point to Point up at the Showground will find Camhayle’s Ascot Meeting a hard act to follow after all this!!
Update on play reading
The play reading on Wednesday 28th September has been changed. We will now be reading ‘Blood Brothers’, the long running and popular West End Musical by Willy Russell. Don’t fret, there is no requirement to sing (unless you want to!) as all musical parts will be provided by CD. As ever this is an informal social event and please feel free to pop along and invite friends.
Here is a brief summary courtesy of http://www.britinfo.net/theatre/synopsis1000005.htm
Willy Russell’s classic musical ‘Blood Brothers’ is set in Liverpool and is about twins separated at birth but whose paths cross in later life.
Now commonly regarded as one of the all time great British musicals, Blood Brothers has touched the hearts and minds of a generation of theatregoers in dealing with two of the most pressing social issues of our time – inequality and unemployment. The story of Blood Brothers takes us to Liverpool, around the time of the coal miner strikes. Beginning with the birth of twin brothers.
A single mother in financial desperation gives away one of her new-born sons and attempts to keep them from discovering one another’s true identity. However, their lives become unavoidably linked and her secrecy leads them to a tragic ending.
The pressures of superstition, economics and class trap them both and seal their fate – their paths are destined to cross again in both friendship and anger with the most tragic consequences imaginable.
A powerful and moving story, with both lively and sad parts. A wonderful tale that will capture your heart and leave a lasting impression. The show is both hilariously funny, deeply moving and features loads of well-known songs.
The Autumn Play…
“Ladies Day” has now been cast and rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, mostly at the Betjman Centre but do phone to check if you would like to come along to see how things are going as it will be necessary to use other venues as well. Di is currently recruiting the remainder of her team but if you would like to be involved and can help in any way please come along or get in touch. Fish filleters, grooms and lawnmowers may be needed at some stage?!!
The dates for this production (at Wadebridge Town Hall), depending on the availability of the cast and crew will be either:-Weds. 30th Nov.& Thurs.,1st, Fri., 2nd, & Sat., 3rd Dec. at 7.30p.m. OR Thurs., 1st, Fri., 2nd &Sat., 3rd Dec at 7.30p.m. with a matinee on Sat.3rd. Dec.
Play reading…
We have arranged a Play Reading at the Betjeman Centre at 7.30p.m. on Wednesday, 28th Sept. “Good Things” by Liz Lochhead has been enthusiastically recommended to us and we are trying hard to obtain copies of this play as she appears to be a talented and versatile contemporary writer of plays, books and poetry. If we cannot get this play, never fear, we shall find a suitable alternative for all those of you not involved in Ladies Day. If you have a suggestion for a future play reading or would like to host one please let us know.
Camhayle Friends and Family Quiz night.
Start sharpening your wits and studying your newspapers, atlases and books now so that you and your team of three others will be able to win the stupendous prize we have planned for the Quiz to be held on Sat., 15th October at 7.30p.m. at Helland Village Hall. Steve is already starting to set his usual mixture of perplexing questions so we can be assured of a jolly and entertaining evening. We will provide some nibbles and there will be a Licensed Bar. The entrance fee will be £5.00/head to include one drink. We will not allow excuses such as “I don’t want to drive out there in the dark “so have volunteers who will provide transport for the less intrepid. Just give us a call!
Nominated for Best Actor…
Following Camhayle’s recent successes in the One Act Play festival, we are proud to announce that Ivan Langton has been nominated for ‘The Richard Poulter Trophy’ for Best Actor in the Cornwall Drama Associations 2010-2011 Theatre Festival, for his performance as Norman in “Table Manners”. The awards will be presented at the Best Western Hotel Bristol, Newquay, on the evening of Saturday 29th October 2011.
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Camhayle is back on the web…
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