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Friends of the Centenary Centre

The Friends of the Centenary Centre are people who wish to support the Centre. For a small annual donation you will receive an occasional newsletter and will also be informed of fund raiser events organised by the “friends” committee. Being a “friend” gives you the right to vote at the Annual General Meeting of the friends and to stand for election to the committee. The committee is a fund raising group as well as a  voice for the friends to put ideas and objectives to the Directors of the Centre for consideration by them.
The Centre is run entirely by volunteers and the friends provide a lot of the volunteer help to keep the Centre running. If you would like to be part of this amazing group of people there are several aspects you could be involved in. 
Most of the work is done on a rota basis and you can be asked as little or as often as you wish.  

Housekeeping              There is a rota for the cleaning of the centre, small teams work together and average out at about 
                                       once a month for a few hours for each team. The more people we have the less work.  

Refreshments               Served prior to, and during the interval, of most shows. This could be the teas & coffee or behind 
                                       the bar. Whichever you prefer, or both. Again on a rota basis

General maintenance   Those little maintenance jobs that need doing, from changing a light bulb to 
                                        helping to paint the Athol room.

Backstage                     Anything from shifting scenery during shows to safety backstage to helping clear up afterwards.

Meet &Greet               Looking after our customers, showing them to their seats, answering queries and knowing the fire drill.

Lighting and sound       The “techy” one . Some knowledge would be an advantage but we have a great team who will help 
                                       show you the ropes. 

The Committee             A small committee. friendly and all with the same aim, to keep the Centre running smoothly. 
                                       Put your name forward for election before the next AGM
(Usually in march) 

If you are a volunteer, you are able to watch the show on the evening (or day) you are on duty, (when you are free.)  Seats must go firstly to customers who have tickets, you can then use any seat not taken.  For any further information call Lindsay Quayle 422853 or email lindsays@manx.net and she will answer any queries or forward your details to the relevant team leader. 
Below, a gallery of a few of our fund raising events.

Grand Opening of the
Cyril Cannell Extension
click here to view


Rushen Rotary Club Donation!
During the interval of the sell-out concert with the Houghton Weavers The Rushen Rotary Club
Presented Keith Hewson (our chairman) with a cheque for £2,000n which contributed to our new seating

On Sunday August 10th 2009 the Friends held a Fund Raising Garden Party at the home of Lindsay & Bernie Quayle
The Houghton Weavers attended and even gave us a song - click on their picture for a short video.

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The Friends Hot Pot Supper - Entertainment following supper was provided by 
Karen & John Elliot.  Lindsay Quayle and Sam Knight did monologues