Run by the community for the community - affordable theatre since 1975
Run by the community for the community - affordable theatre since 1975
On Friday 18 February 2011 we launched a major fund raising scheme to contribute to the biggest building project since the theatre started in 1975. We are building a two storey extension at the back of the theatre. The downstairs accommodation will provide improved toilet and shower facilities. The upstairs accommodation will provide a space for performers to wait to go on stage or to assemble when coming off stage. At present limited space means performers have had to wait at the bottom of the stair leading to the stage or in the wings which are very cramped. We need to raise £10,000 from our friends. We will be seeking the remainder of the £30,000 needed to complete the work from grant funding and our own funds where possible.
Committee members circa early 1970's
Some committee members February 2011
We will be asking local businesses to help us by becoming a corporate friend. Ideally we would like four to five local businesses to donate between £100 and £500. We are also hoping to attract a principal sponsor who will help us produce 6,000 car stickers with Sheppey Little Theatre and their name on.
We will be asking local groups to donate £30 to help us reach our groups target of £600. We will be mentioning these groups help on our website.
We will be organising a series of action days over a period of 9-12 months where we plan to publicise the theatre and invite people to help us raise money by contributing £10 per person , in return Friends will receive a car sticker and a balloon.
Or you can support us by sponsoring a seat for £30. In return we will put a plaque on it with your name and a short message - contact Derek Friday on 01795 873056
You could help us by buying building materials. Below is a list of prices and materials. If you want to help us by buying these please contact Janys or Jeremy Thornton on 01795 873491
50p - 3000 - Bricks
£10 per metre - 55 sy metres - Blocks
£150 - 1 - Fire door
£50 - 1 - Hinges and panic bar
£150 - 2 - Windows
£20 - 3 - Lintels
50p - 300 - Roof tiles
£3 per metre - 150 metres - Timber
£350 - Reinforcing steel
£100 - Steel mesh
£10 - 15 sheets - flooring
£15 - 12 - Lights
£40 - 4 - Paint
£50 - 2 - Wash hand basin
£30 - 2 sets - Taps and waste
£70 - 3 - W/C pan and cistern
£8 - 8 - Plaster board
Linda Rogout, committee member has designed and built a totaliser which will help us to tell everyone how much money has been raised towards our total goal which is £10,000. The friends launch night raised £350 plus we received a cheque from AmicusHorizons for £2,000. Thank you everyone for all your fantastic support.
Every week we will publish pictures to show you progress on the building work at Sheppey Little Theatre. See the below link.
Friends of Sheppey Little Theatre (FoSLT) aims to raise £10,000 which will help fund the building work which will cost in total £30,000. FoSLT is being formed to:
a) raise funds for the theatre to improve its facilities
b) publicise the theatre
c) build links with like minded individuals, businesses and groups in the community to further these aims
Sue Percival, Tesco's community liaision manager at Sheerness donated two bottles of wine as raffle prizes. The committee thanks you for your support
Chris from Honours furnishings donated two raffle prizes, a vase and a framed print of Sheerness High Street in days gone by. Honours supported the theatre financially when it was formed in 1975. Thanks very much for your support in the past and now.
Another long time supporter of Sheppey Little Theatre is Sheppy Glass. The below picture shows George Ball who ran Sheppy Glass in 1975 and his daughter Tanya who took over when he retired. George is holding the original bond certificate that the Theatre gave to Sheppy Glass to thank them for their support in 1975. Thank you for your support in the past and now.
