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Extract from
The Express
Friday, 23rd January, 2003 |
Around 250 members of Wrenthorpe Aged
Welfare Association enjoyed one of the best Christmas parties at
Outwood Memorial Hall last Saturday. Guests of honour included
Deputy Mayor David Atkinsonand his wife. Coun David Lund and
his wife Molly and MP Bill O'Brien with his wife Joan.
Entertainment was provided by Super Troupers, an old-fashioned
singing and variety act who soon had everyone singing at the tops of
their voices. As a special treat, Jerry Clay Lane School pupil
Nicole Speight, 11, enchanted guests with her delightful
unaccompanied singing.
During the evening it was announced that the summer outing on July
9th would be a day trip to Southport.
Grateful thanks were extended to committee members and their many
helpers for their hard work in making the party such a resounding
success and special thanks were mentioned to the management
committee of the Outwood Memorial Hall.
Wrenthorpe Aged Welfare
Association Venue |
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Extract from
The Express
Friday, 20th December, 2002
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PERFORMANCE:
Senior Citizens saw a fantastic performance by Outwood Super
Troupers last weekend at Alverthorpe Working Men's Club.
Over 300 locals crowded out the club to enjoy songs from the war
years as well as Christmas Carols.
The compare was Ron Smith and in attendance were the Mayor and
Mayoress of Wakefield - Bob and Hillary Mitchell, and Couns David
Lund and Keith Rhodes.
many thanks to Outwood Supertroupers who performed for free.
If you are retired and would like to join or find out more about
them please contact
Kenny
Grace. Alverthorpe
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Extract from
The Express
Friday, 20th December, 2002
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A big thank you from Swaledale House, Lingwell gat
Lane, residents, staff and families for the entertainment provided
at their Christmas party last week.
The songs were all remembered by residents who enjoyed singing
along.
Sister Sheila Javens said "thanks to the group, they really are
the Super Troupers"
Swaledale house Venue |
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The Express
Friday, 22nd November, 2002
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HALL GREEN:
Residents at Stoneygarth were entertained this week by Outwood's
Supertroupers, with songs from the 40's, dance routines and the odd
joke or two.
Stonegarth Venue |
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The Express
Friday, 1st November, 2002 |
I was so
delighted to meet Ken Grace and his team last week and talk to him
about the excellent entertainment the group has given to many
audiences over the last 20 years. This Outwood group has an average
age of more than 70, and performs at fundraising functions all over
the district, at celebration evenings, in hospitals and is popular
wherever the older generation gathers. Its most recent performance
was at Lee
Moor Club, where local resident Nancy Easter celebrated her
80th birthday. The group’s performance ranges from the musicals of
the 30s and 40s through wartime Britain to modern day, always
dressed in the appropriate costumes and often with a funny routine.
It was a privilege to watch them rehearse and I have to say, if
given the opportunity, I would have been up there with them doing my
impression of someone who has the tone of a seal and two left feet.
The group relies on donations and fundraising to buy costumes, and
only charges a nominal fee for the cost of travel. If you haven’t
seen the group then I can highly recommend it. If you want to book
the group then just
Contact Ken Lee
Moor Club Venue |
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Lofthouse
Sandra Wildman
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The Express
Friday, 27th July, 2001
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With the help of a grant from Wakefield Council's
Community Chest, this melodious group of singers have been able to
buy new audio equipment.
Formed 18 years ago, and singing Music Hall and Show numbers, the
Super Troupers have delighted audiences at Lofthouse Gate WMC and
residential homes throughout the area.
They enjoy singing and want others to share this.
Members New
Members Contacts |
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The Express
May, 1983
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A
CONCERT PARTY
from Outwood has got off to a good start.
Although the Super Troupers from Outwood WMC have been performing
only eight weeks, their popularity has already brought bookings for
September.
On Monday night the party played to a full house at the club and
raised £ 168 for Outwood Aged Welfare.
After the show, a representative of Wakefield Opera House booked the
performers for two nights in September. |