NODA
The Grove and Rawdon Theatre Company is affiliated to NODA, The National Operatic and Dramatic Association. Founded in 1899, the aim of NODA is to give a shared voice to the amateur theatre sector, to help amateur societies and individuals achieve the highest standards of best practice and performance, and to provide leadership and advice to enable amateur theatre to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
Today, NODA has a nationwide membership of approximately 3000 individuals and 2500 amateur companies, performing in venues ranging from the country's leading professional theatres to tiny village halls. The Association is administered from its Headquarters in Peterborough, with a knowledgeable and friendly staff able to deal with virtually any enquiry relating to amateur theatre.
NODA is divided into eleven regions, each headed by a regional councillor who sits on the national council, (the ruling body of the association), supported by a network of regional representatives. The Councillor in the NODA North East Region is Mr Chris Ingram, whilst contact more locally can be made through the regional representative Mr Leslie Appleyard.
NODA can offer advice and assistance in all areas of amateur theatre, including specialist insurance, discounted scripts, libretti and scores, as well as make up, theatre books, sheet music service, and theatrical gifts and mementos. Benefits of membership include access to NODA’s advice service at national and regional level, representation to government, funding agencies, rightsholders and the media, and access to conferences, workshops and seminars to help share information on best practice. Further information can be found at The NODA National website.
| SOCIETY MEMBERS HONOURED FOR OVER 400 YEARS OF SERVICE NODA long service awards totalling in excess of 400 years combined service to the amateur theatre were presented to a number of our society members at the AGM held in January 2008. Awards are given to those who can demonstrate continuous and active service with one or more societies affiliated to NODA. Pictured left to right are : Margaret Beck and Bob Beck (50 years and 45 years service respectively), Rene Ellison (30 years service), Ray Stranger (25 years), Leslie Appleyard (NODA Regional Representative) and his wife, Stella (50 years and 45 years respectively), Michael Johnson and wife Jean (45 and 55 years respectively), and Adam Folkard (10 years). A very rare 60 year award was also announced for Beryl Mason, who unfortunately, due to illness could not be present on the night. Their service includes that of contributing to performing, back stage crew, wardrobe, committee membership, refreshment committee and front of house; all valuable roles without which the company could not operate. The award to Leslie Appleyard was made by the NODA NE Councillor Mr Chris Ingram, who commented on the almost unprecedented achievement of nearly 300 years of service from three married couples!! |
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