WHAT a swell party it will be! Members of Farnworth AODs plan to celebrate their 70th anniversary in style with a special Celebration Birthday Party on Saturday at the New Pack Horse Hotel, Bolton.
Farnworth can boast four members whose combined service to the society is 200 years.
They are Nessie Martin, Dorothy Thomason, Phyllis and Roy Mitchell.
Nessie continues to be involved in a variety of backstage and front of house activities.
Her father was a founder member of the society and chairman from 1957 to 1969. Her late husband, Jim, was treasurer and her children have been involved. Her grandson, Mark, appeared in Farnworth's production of Mack and Mabel.
Dorothy Thomason, a past president of the society, was an accompanist and pianist for may of the societies shows and concerts.
Phyllis Michell, is now part of the front of house staff. She began as a chorus member and then played many principal roles.
Her husband, Roy, is the society's current chairman. He started in the chorus and then worked on scenery building before becoming Stage Manager.
The couple recently celebrated their Golden Wedding.
The society started in 1930 after the then Mayor of Bolton appealed for funds for the Bolton Royal Infirmary.
It was decided that the show Miss Hook of Holland would be performed at the Ritz, Farnworth, and Farnworth AODS was born.
The war interrupted activities, but in 1946 activities were resumed with Rio Rita. The society moved to St James CE School and then, in 1986, to The Albert Halls, Bolton, for the King and I. It continues to stage its shows at that venue.
For the first time last year, the society performed a play -- Sailor Beware at Farnworth Little Theatre.
In the last three years alone, Farnworth AODS have won six awards in the Manchester Music Awards. They also won the Bolton Evening News Best Musical Award for Me and My Girl. In the same period, the society received a further 10 nominations in the Manchester Music Awards and Bolton Evening News Awards. So November 11 should be a good time to talk over past triumphs, meet old friends to reminisce in an atmosphere of wining, dining and dancing.
If you would like to go along or know the whereabouts of any past members of FAODS please contact: Marge Wardle (01204 578046); Maureen Roberts (01204 574369) or Denise Neary (01942 818616). WHAT a swell party it will be! Members of Farnworth AODs plan to celebrate their 70th anniversary in style with a special Celebration Birthday Party on Saturday at the New Pack Horse Hotel, Bolton.
Farnworth can boast four members whose combined service to the society is 200 years.
They are Nessie Martin, Dorothy Thomason, Phyllis and Roy Mitchell.
Nessie continues to be involved in a variety of backstage and front of house activities.
Her father was a founder member of the society and chairman from 1957 to 1969. Her late husband, Jim, was treasurer and her children have been involved. Her grandson, Mark, appeared in Farnworth's production of Mack and Mabel.
Dorothy Thomason, a past president of the society, was an accompanist and pianist for may of the societies shows and concerts.
Phyllis Michell, is now part of the front of house staff. She began as a chorus member and then played many principal roles.
Her husband, Roy, is the society's current chairman. He started in the chorus and then worked on scenery building before becoming Stage Manager.
The couple recently celebrated their Golden Wedding.
The society started in 1930 after the then Mayor of Bolton appealed for funds for the Bolton Royal Infirmary.
It was decided that the show Miss Hook of Holland would be performed at the Ritz, Farnworth, and Farnworth AODS was born.
The war interrupted activities, but in 1946 activities were resumed with Rio Rita. The society moved to St James CE School and then, in 1986, to The Albert Halls, Bolton, for the King and I. It continues to stage its shows at that venue.
For the first time last year, the society performed a play -- Sailor Beware at Farnworth Little Theatre.
In the last three years alone, Farnworth AODS have won six awards in the Manchester Music Awards. They also won the Bolton Evening News Best Musical Award for Me and My Girl. In the same period, the society received a further 10 nominations in the Manchester Music Awards and Bolton Evening News Awards. So November 11 should be a good time to talk over past triumphs, meet old friends to reminisce in an atmosphere of wining, dining and dancing.
If you would like to go along or know the whereabouts of any past members of FAODS please contact: Marge Wardle (01204 578046); Maureen Roberts (01204 574369) or Denise Neary (01942 818616).
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