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eee X ‘ NEWCASTLE GLEES MUSICAL SOCIETY : Trustees’ Annual Report ‘ 3 Year ended 11th August 2025 The trustees present their report and unaudited financial statements of the charity for the “ year ended 11th August 2025 & : Reference and administrative details Registered charity name Newcastle Glees Musical Society Charity registration number 105130 : % : | Principal Office 27 Tullybrannigan Road Newcastle Ri Co. Down BT33 OHR — N The Trustees Trustees : Mrs Edna Howard Edna Howard Howard x Mrs Attracta Campbell hs Miss Emma Jane McKnight Emma Jane McKnight Jane McKnight McKnight \ Miss Paula Young Young Xx Mrs Sheila Paolinelli : Mrs Clair Williams S Miss Katy Keavney ~ Miss Tara Tara McKay x
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The Trustees Trustees Mrs Edna Howard Edna Howard Howard Mrs Attracta Campbell Miss Emma Jane McKnight Emma Jane McKnight Jane McKnight McKnight Miss Paula Young Young Mrs Sheila Paolinelli Mrs Clair Williams Miss Katy Keavney Miss Tara Tara McKay Mrs Jillian Bleu Mr Allen Gordon Mr Finbar Finnegan Miss Emma Nugent (Chair)
Objectives and activities
Newcastle Glees Musical Society’s overall aim is to advance the appreciation of and participation in the arts, culture and heritage, particularly by the provision, organisation and arrangement of musical and theatrical performance, concerts and such like entertainment in the Newcastle area. This is in line with their constitution . Newcastle Glees Musical Society also provide encouragement for all ages, with particular attention to young people, to take part in musical and theatrical performances, both on and off the stage. Newcastle Glees Musical Society are also dedicated to the upkeep and maintenance of The Annesley Hall, South Promenade, Newcastle. The hall is an important listed building in the Newcastle area and needs to be kept to an acceptable standard suitable for high quality theatrical performances and such like activities.
Newcastle Glees Musical Society actively encourages and welcomes ‘others users ‘ to avail of alll
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Achievements and Performances
During the past year Newcastle Glees Musical Society achieved their aims and objectives through the following activities:-
Saturday 31st August - A Night at the Races fundraiser for our society and the Annesley Hall Sunday ist September - First rehearsal for ‘Guys and Dolls’ continuing on a weekly and twice weekly basis. until performance dates in November 2024. Friday 6th September - Newcastle Junior Glees registration day with over ninety young people signing up. - Junior rehearsals every Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 6pm culminating with 6 public performances in February 2025 in the Annesley Hall. Monday 16th September- Newcastle Glees Musical Society Annual General Meeting Thursday 31st October at to Saturday 9th November - 7 performances of ‘Guys and Dolls’ in the Annesley Hall. Tuesday 24th December - Some of our Junior Glee Singers went to the Slieve Donard Hotel in the afternoon and performed a selection of Christmas Carols for the patrons. 2025 Saturday 25th January - Newcastle Glees Musical Society celebrated 75 years with a Gala Anniversary Ball in the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle. Friday 7th February - Saturday 15th February 6 performances of “Shrek” by Newcastle Junior Glees in The Annesley Hall. Friday 31st January - First rehearsal for Calendar Girls The Musical’ continuing twice weekly. Thursday 20th March - Saturday 29th March 7 performances of ‘Calendar Girls The Musical’ Monday 7th April - £6000 presented to Marie Curie - this was raised via raffles, donations and fundraising during the rehearsal period and performances of ‘Calendar Girls, The Musical’. Sunday 22nd June - Auditions for the November 2024 production of the musical “The Wizard of 7; Friday 13th June to Sunday 15th June - the Association of lrish Musical Society (AIMS) Awards weekend in the Gleneagle INEC Arena, Killarney, County Kerry.
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- The Anneslev Hall is listed by the Environment and Heritage Service and is a building of historical and architectural importance. This hall is owned by the Newcastle Glees Musical Society and is their home. The group have strict policies and procedures in place to ensure that all who enter the hall are made most welcome and safe at all times, Newcastle Glees Musical Society continually evaluate and monitor all events of the society in order to improve the quality, standard and enjoyment of all activities. This process is done through meetings, debriefs and reports. These findings are fed into the society’s decision making process when planning future events.
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Newcastle Glees Musical Society enjoy what they do and work hard at it. They are also mindful of their objectives and aims when planning their activities and always pay particular attention to the safety of all, through the various policies and procedures that are regularly updated in line with current legislation, to safeguard our members, the public and other users of the Annesley Hall. The trustees of Newcastle Glees Musical Society acknowledge and appreciate the effort and support of all volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure the smooth running and continuing success of the society and the Annesley Hall.
The trustees’ annual report was approved on. 3) { } [re and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by: ate ga Shot nd Miss Emma Nugent. Mrs Sheila Paolinelli Chairman Hon. Treasurer
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