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Youth group is now running on Wednesdays during term time at Eynsford Village Hall 6-7.45pm. See you there- just come along and join in the fun!!! This term our theme is COMEDY . Each session is £1.50.
We have enjoyed a very busy Summer Term climaxing in a trip into London to see The Railway Children. This was a subsided event made possible by the gererousity of The Community Fund which enabled us to take charge our youngsters just £10 including travel to see this fantastic professional production. I’m not sure who enjoyed it the most, the kids or the accompanying adults! I have been back for a second visit as, for me, once was just not enough!
Looking ahead, our Autumn term commences on 8th September at 6pm- 7.45pm in Eynsford Village hall. This term we aim to perform a ‘gang show’ which will provide a platform for all sorts of creative activities for our youngsters. If you would like to be involved, just come along to our first session and we’ll make you feel most welcome. No audition is necessary, just enthusiasm.
Sessions are open to youths aged 7years and over and cost £2.00 per session, which is an increase on last term to cover rising costs.
Riverside Youth employs a professional drama teacher Scott le Crass and is co-ordinated by registered chaperones in the form of Tricia Morris, Jan Stanyon and Naomi Wolfe.
We look forward to seeing you in September.
Jan
What have we been doing recently.......last term our theme was the 2nd world war, specifically the evacuation of the children. As a climax to the term we presented a workshop entitled 'The Evacuees' to a packed and enthusiastic audience . See review below. We also took a trip to the Imperial War Museum to see the 'Blitz Experience' and the 'Childrens War' at first hand. Youth Show Review by Clive Stanyon On Wednesday 2nd December 2009 I attended Eynsford Village Hall to watch a young, youth group production of ‘Evacuees’ directed by Scott Le Crass. Having witnessed the ongoing success of the youth group over the years, as well as having seen so many young people flourish so well in our adult productions I went along with high hopes. I am pleased to say that I was not disappointed. The show was about the plight of evacuees during World War II, including leaving behind parents, meeting new friends and joining new families in the country. In the show, most members of the cast were spotlighted in little, interactive groups, so that everyone had a chance to feature and make an important contribution. Performances by Masie White and Katy Achinnson particularly impressed. However, for me, it was the overall pictures arranged by Scott, as well as the co-ordinated, disciplined and sympathetic performances of the cast as a whole, to tell the story, that most impressed. This was particularly remarkable bearing in mind the ages of the actors, who may all be very proud of themselves. All this was complimented by some interesting posters and ephemera of the time, as well as a glass (or two) of mulled wine. Congratulations are due to all involved and, in particular, to the Riversiders who devote so much of their time for the benefit of these young people: Jan Stanyon, Tricia Morris, Laura Davis and Naomi Wolfe. What a pity it was then that this event was so poorly supported by members of the adult group. Let’s see if we can get a few more of you supporting our future in future.
Saturday 8th August was the last performance of our outdoor production The Wizard of Oz. Members of Riverside Youth played a large part in the production and had a fantastic time entertaining large audiences both during the performances and as part of the pre-show street theatre. Many people have commented on how professional our youngsters were and also that they were a credit to Riverside Players. From our perspective as youth leaders this has made Tricia and I so proud of our youth and we are delighted for the opportunity that The Wizard of Oz has given them. Its now time for a short break to get our energies back because we will be commencing youth group in September - so enjoy the rest of the summer and we’ll see you soon! If your child wants to join us, or would like more information about Riverside Youth please phone Jan on 01322 864412, 07771 922120 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it her. About Riverside Youth
Riverside Youth welcomes boys and girls from 7 years of age. Our aim is to teach basic drama, develop personal confidence and team building skills. Sessions are run by a team of enthusiastic volunteers who are all registered chaperones. There is no audition necessary - the hardest thing for a new member to do is to come along for the first time.
However, if you do we can promise a warm welcome and definitely nothing scary! Riverside Youth meet at Eynsford Village Hall at 5.30pm - 7.45pm during school term time. Sessions are £1.50. On the third Wednesday of each month we meet at Anthony Roper School.
Jan, Tricia, Naomi and Laura.
Any queries phone Jan on 01322 864412/07771 922120
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