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The Ember Players present “Bothered and Bewildered”

“Bothered and Bewildered” is a bittersweet comedy about two daughters whose mother, Irene, is living with Alzheimer’s disease. While the girls are losing their mum in spirit (if not in body), Irene is forming a new relationship with an invisible companion, the late romantic novelist Barbara Cartland, who helps her write a ‘memory book’ revealing profound secrets she has never shared – even with
her family.

The Ember Players are linking with ‘Homelink’ for this play, a Twickenham based charity staffed by nurses and dementia-trained volunteers to provide a safe, positive environment for patients on a regular basis.

🎭 The Ember Players production of “Bothered and Bewildered” is playing at The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse, Walton on Thames, from Thursday 2nd to Saturday 4th May at 8pm.

🎟 Tickets are £13 and are bookable via www.ticketsource.co.uk/emberplayers or by phoning 07752-655087.

📷 Photo by Roy Morris.

Homelink Day Respite Centre: www.homelinkdaycare.co.uk 0208-255-1992 Jennifer Clarke

Eugenie Arrowsmith of Alzheimer’s Society: 01403-213013 or 07854-042938.

Get your tickets for the Ember 200 club!

Numbers may now be purchased for Ember’s 2019 “200 Club” which starts on 1st January.  All profits will go to Ember Sports Club and during 2018  I am delighted to report that, thanks to our members’ generosity,  a total of 198 tickets were purchased and we raised over £1,000.  Our most sincere thanks to all those many members who have participated!
For 2019 the basis of the allocation of the prize money will remain the same as for 2018.  There will be three prizes for each draw and draws will be made bi-monthly, the first one being made in February.  The total prize money for 2019 will be paid on the same basis as the present system (50% of the revenue). Thus if 200 numbers were purchased the pay-outs would be as follows (N.B. the prize value would be decreased or increased proportionately if fewer or more numbers are sold):
5 bi-monthly draws (February, April, June, August, & October) with prizes of:
1st    £100   
2nd     £50    
3rd     £20
 
1 Jackpot draw at Christmas with prizes of:
1st    £200  
2nd   £100
3rd     £50
 
Do please support the Ember 200 Club –  the cost equates to just £1 per month per number purchased.  If you would like to have a particular number(s) please indicate this on the form.  If this number(s) has already been sold you will be allocated an alternative number(s). The sooner you apply the more likely you are to have your choice of numbers!  And the good news is that there is no limit to how many numbers you can buy!
An application form is attached which please complete and return to me with your payment (either cash or cheque payable to “Ember Sports Club 200 Club” please).  If you have any queries please telephone me on 020 8398 4622 or e-mail me on malcjen@ntlworld.com.
 
Applic form & intro 2019 011218

Ember Big Band Masterclass!

A great feature this week in the Surrey Advertiser about the amazing Ember big band masterclass that took place at Ember Sports Club ahead of the band’s upcoming Christmas concert at Claygate Village Hall.
They were also joined by an extra-special guest, Louise Clare Marshall, singer with the Jools Holland Orchestra! Here’s a copy of the article and some pics from the masterclass.

 


The Ember Players present: "A Bolt From The Blue"

Edward Jones is just an ordinary guy, doing ordinary things – if you count scaling towering electricity pylons for a living as ordinary! Then, the day before his 40th birthday, he gets struck by lightning!
What happens next is, quite literally, incredible. It defies logic and the fundamental laws of nature. It is a very funny and quite poignant story.
BOX OFFICE NOW OPEN
Order on line at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/emberplayers or Phone: 07752 655087

 

In the Summertime, when the weather is hot…

We had a great open day today at Ember, with record numbers of keen tennis, bowls, croquet and drama enthusiasts coming down to have a go and find out more about the club.
Thanks to all the Ember members who made it such a great day!
If you didn’t make it, but still want to find out more about what we do and how to join, take a look at our membership page.







Save the date – 13th May – Ember Open Day!

Download our Open Day 2018 Flyer

Ever wanted to….

 

Give Bowls a Bash?


 

Try out Tennis?


 

How about conquering the game of Croquet?

..or Dipping your toe into some Drama?


 

Save the date – 13th May 2018. Come down to Ember Sports Club and try out all of the above!

Booking Now – The Ember Players Present "Four Weddings and An Elvis"

This very funny production directed by Neil Armstrong is now in rehearsal and promises to be a great success. Box office opens on 1 March and tickets can either be purchased on line at  www.ticketsource.co.uk/emberplayers or by Phone on 07752 655087.
 

The Ember Archives – A social bunch!

Some old photos from the social side of Ember Sports Club.














 

The Ember Players Present…The Regina Monologues!

You are invited you to a grand three-course Tudor Banquet. 7 for 7.30 on Friday& Saturday, February 9 th & 10th with

The Regina Monologues

We meet six modern women who have also married one man. Their lives are separate from, yet Intertwined with, their Tudor sisters. Their experiences, affairs and betrayals are portrayed with humour… and a great deal of wine! Tickets are £15 per person. To reserve your place, please contact Jane Martin on 07768-632684 or emberjane@btinternet.com
 
REGINA MONOLOGUES Flyer

Merry Christmas from Ember!

Some photos from Ember’s Christmas carol singing afternoon. Thanks to everyone for attending and all the work put in to organising the event. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Ember – See you in 2018!