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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Langholm Operatic and Dramatic Society changes name and seeks new talent
Langholm Theatre Group, previously known as Langholm Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society, is looking for new talent to join their next musical production. Members of the group decided to change their name at an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting as it was felt that the word "operatic" was a factor in deterring potential members from joining the society. The group, which has been running for 102 years, has put on a range of musicals, plays, and concerts, including The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, and Calamity Jane. Annie Get Your Gun stars Leona Mason in the lead role (Image: Naomi House) Last year, the group staged a production of Annie Get Your Gun. They are currently seeking new members, including both those interested in acting as well as joining the production team. Anyone over the age of 14 is welcome to join. The group is also seeking a producer or director for their March 2026 show. President Jackie Beckett said: "It has been fantastic to see new members coming along to join the society in recent years, but we need more. "If anyone has ever wanted to be on stage, or even help in other ways, please get in touch. "You don't need to live in Langholm as we have members who travel from outwith the town. "And you will be made most welcome." People interested in joining can email for more information. The group's annual general meeting was held on Thursday, May 12, at Langholm Town Hall.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Charity partnership extended after record-breaking year
A charity partnership has been extended after raising a record amount of money last year. Miller Homes Southern, a housebuilder with a development in Didcot, has pledged to continue its support for hospice Naomi House & Jacksplace throughout 2025. The Basingstoke-based company raised more than £33,000 for the charity last year through various activities, including a golf day, raffles, quiz nights, and a month-long walking fundraiser. The funds raised in 2024 marked a record-setting year for the housebuilder's charity efforts. Miller Homes' The Oaks at Hadden development in Didcot (Image: Miller Homes) Ella Clayton, senior fundraiser at Naomi House, said: "It has been a huge pleasure to work with the Miller Homes Southern team over the last year to create a corporate partnership to be very proud of. "The team's inspirational fundraising and support for us has been phenomenal and we are so thrilled to have them by our side once again in 2025." Naomi House, located in Sutton Scotney, Hampshire, provides care to children, young adults, and their families across central southern England. Its delivers respite and end-of-life care, bereavement support, emergency respite, and family support. With only 10 per cent of its funding coming from statutory sources, the rest has to be fundraised. Ms Clayton added: "The support that Miller Homes Southern have given us will help us fill that shortfall and help us to continue to provide vital and unique care to local children, young adults, and their families. "Thank you so much to the brilliant team and we're looking forward to a fantastic year of support in 2025." Miller Homes staff will also volunteer at Naomi House for several days this year. David Brown, managing director of Miller Homes Southern, said: "Since showing our support to Naomi House & Jacksplace at the start of 2024, our team have been really engaged with the charity campaign created to raise what turned out to be record-setting numbers for us last year. "We proudly raised more than £33,000 for the hospice in 2024, and we'd love to be able to achieve similar figures again this year, as we extend our commitment to the team at Naomi House for another year. "So inspired by their story, our staff have also put themselves forward to take part in voluntary opportunities at the hospice this year, further cementing our partnership with Naomi House and looking to help make a difference to them however and whenever we can." The hospice runs its own charity events throughout the year to raise some of the money it requires to deliver care to the people who need its most.
