Townend Trophy

CADArts Performing Arts Competition will be held 24th to 25th April 2010

Heats will take place during daytime on Saturday 24^th April.

The Grand Final will take place in the evening on Sunday 25^th April at the Regent Centre, Christchurch

Dance Drama Singing Instrumental Music (with or without vocals) There will be two classes in each category:-

1.  Open Class - Groups of 2 or more - (all ages)
2.  Youth Class - Groups of 2 or more - (age 16 and under)

The winners of each class of category (both youth and open) will perform at the Grand Final, at which the panel of judges will award a Framed Certificate and a Trophy to the overall winner of each category.

 TROPHIES:
Instrumental Music:           The Camerata Award
Singing:                        The Hinton Pitt Singing Trophy
Dance:                           The Townend Trophy

         Drama:                           The Bournemouth Shakespeare Players Drama Award

The Trophies are on permanent display at the Regent Centre. Christchurch.

Application forms will be released shortly. To express an interest, or for further information please contact the

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 The last Performing Arts Competition took place on Monda 4th May  2009. The Final Concert and trophy presentation took place in the eveing at the Regent Centre. The competition was a huge success and was greeted with great enthusiasm by a large audience.

Ten finalists went through to the evening concert, they were -

1. BOURNEMOUTH MUSIC ZONE SENIOR WIND BAND
2. DANCE ATTACK
3. TILLY INGLE & STACEY MILLS
4. JAN MIZEN DANCERS
5. NEW FOREST CHILDRENS CHIOR
6. ALISHA BLAKE & OLIVIA JONES
7. NEW FOREST YOUTH CHOIR
8. DANCE MOTION
9. BOYZ IN BLACK
10. LA NOVA SINGERS

The winners were

1. BOURNEMOUTH MUSIC ZONE SENIOR WIND BAND. Camerata Music Trophy
2. DANCE ATTACK. The Townend Trophy
3. NEW FOREST CHILDRENS CHIOR. The Hinton Pitt Singing Trophy

Competitors wanting stage photos of their performances - go to Theatre Photos http://www.photoboxgallery.com/theatrephotos1

Every three years, CADArts hosts Living Crafts – a celebration of local creativity – at the Christchurch Priory Church – an iconic building nestled in the heart of the town.

Organised by Fiona Kelly and the CADArts committee, this year was the sixth time that the week-long event had been held at the Priory church, and it bought together a variety of local artists demonstrating a plethora of talents from calligraphy and chair caning, to stone carving, woodcrafts and marquetry.

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Many of the exhibitors were only too happy to talk about their art and how they had found the occasion so far. Margaret Etheridge, CAD Arts Treasurer, has developed the unique craft of ‘Felting in the round’. An ex-teacher, she was originally inspired to create soft toys for her grandchildren. This new art has since snowballed and Mrs Etheridge has found herself creating pots, Christmas decorations, pet toys and even a teddy bears picnic, complete with three small bears and a variety of accessories – and two instructional booklets so that others can learn.

Other exhibitors included Meninafeliz, which is made up of Anne-Marie Wanner and Bebe Bradley, who specialise in creating jewellery and textile accessories; various painters; the New Forest Guild of Weavers, who displayed the dying art of spinning; and Jane White, who specialises in hatting and has created a vast array of beautiful hats and fascinators, suitable for any occasion.

Planning is already underway for the next Living Crafts event, which will actually be in two years time by request of the Priory.

Crafts in the Courtyard

Museum Courtyard

Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch - Tuesday 4th to Saturday 8th August

Working artists and crafts people from CADArts membership will be in the Courtyard of the Red House Museum. This is an opportunity to meet the artists who are demonstrating their individual skills. Discuss with them their special talents. Different artists will be in the courtyard each day.

Enjoy the ambience of the museum and gardens; visit the art gallery and the current museum exhibition. Refreshments available. 10am to 4pm.

Museum opening times: Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 5pm. Sunday 2pm to 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm

Red House Museum - Saturday 18th July

Red House Museum

A Garden Party held in the beautiful Gardens of the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. ‘Opposite Christchurch Priory’

Open to all. Enjoy a Cream Tea, Arts and Craft Stalls and a family workshop for parents and their children. 1.30pm to 4pm

Museum opening times: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm - Sunday 2pm to 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm.