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NODA Newsletter March 2010
This month will welcome in the Spring and, after some really bad weather in all parts of the country this winter, we can all look forward to some warmer weather (hopefully!).
We have an exciting offer for you in the March issue of the NODA Newsletter. NODA has an offer available on our new musicals, Hood, Valentino, What Colour Is Christmas?, Alice In Wonderland and Pinocchio. We are offering you a free night when you book a minimum of four nights!
In this issue, there is news of the annual NODA AGM and Presidential Gala and an interesting marketing opportunity, in conjunction with Change4Life, that you might like to take advantage of.
Don't forget, there are still places available for Youth Academy and Summer School!  
Book a minimum of four nights performances of any of the musicals listed below and get one of those nights absolutely FREE!
This offer is available from NODA for the following NEW musicals:
Plus, we are offering - a Showbox in Theatre Business magazine - FREE of charge - to advertise your performances!
Take advantage of this great offer, contact NODA Membership Services on 01733 865 790 or email info@noda.org.uk
Offer applies to all licences issued before 1 June 2010. 
Don’t delay, some places still available! - NODA Youth Academy 2010 The NODA Youth Academy announced its come back for 2010 at the start of October 2009 and much interest has been shown by potential students, and places are filling up.
If you don’t want to miss out on your place, visit the NODA website www.noda.org.uk or contact NODA for an application form on 01733 865790.
The Youth Academy will offer two different study options for the young amateur theatre practitioner; the Musical Theatre Academy and the Drama Academy. Both the Musical Theatre Academy and the Drama Academy will offer two series of workshops, a junior group for 12 – 14 year olds and a senior group for 15 – 17 year olds.
If you want to spend more time practising your favourite hobby, learning what your strengths are as a performer, or meeting new people with similar interest’s, then book your place today!
If you love theatre this is the Academy for you! 
Professional training for amateur theatre
NODA Summer School offers a unique experience; a week of unrivalled, intense training for amateur theatre practitioners across a diverse range of performance and backstage skills. We invite you to join us.
Our team of professional tutors help adults, of all ages and experience, develop their confidence and skills during this exciting week.
The course work begins on the evening of Saturday 31 July and runs throughout the week until 3.30pm on Friday 6 August. We mark the end of the week with an informal sharing of work and an 'after show' event on Friday evening which should not be missed! Summer School ends after breakfast on Saturday 7 August.
Our 12 courses cover all aspects of theatre and you can also try something different at the evening sessions and social events throughout the week. Every year, NODA welcomes new, as well as returning students and offers a stimulating, challenging and fun-filled week of learning on campus at Loughborough University.
We would love you to join us in 2010 and share your passion for theatre!
Save the date! This years AGM is being held at The Palace Hotel, Torquay on 25 September 2010.
Full details will be featured in the Spring issue of the NODA national magazine, Theatre Business, which will be distributed this month.
If you don't currently receive a copy of Theatre Business and would like to, please contact Membership Services on 01733 865 790 or email info@noda.org.uk 
All of us who already belong to a amateur theatre society, already know how beneficial performing on stage is to our health and fitness, and so much more fun than going to a gym!
Change4Life is part of an NHS media campaign designed to encourage adults and children to eat healthily and move more with the intention of reducing the incidence of obesity. It is currently focussing on dance as an enjoyable form of exercise and has a section on its website encouraging people to try different dance steps.
Change4Life is a very high profile government initiative and this is an excellent opportunity for you to market your society and encourage new members to join.
If you would like to advertise your groups’ activities on the Change4Life website, you need to go to the Partners and Supporters section of the website http://dance.change4life.com , register as a Supporter and complete a Change4Life Activity Appointment form.
In order for your group’s activities to be branded with the Change4Life logo, you need to agree to various conditions. However in return, you become part of a well-funded marketing health promotion campaign with a large potential audience. 
Find out what happens at The Crescent Theatre, both onstage and backstage, at our FREE Open Day on Sunday 21 March 2010 from 10.00am until 4.00pm
The Crescent Theatre is throwing open it's doors to give everyone the chance to see parts of the theatre not normally seen by the audience. A chance for you to talk to the actors, directors, technicians and front-of-house staff.
And a lot more going on besides....
The Crescent Theatre is at Sheepcote Street, Brindley Place, Birmingham B16 8AE. Contact the Box Office on 0121 643 5858 for more information. 
NCA publishes General Election Advocacy Toolkit There is going to be a General Election very soon and candidates will be looking at the concerns and opinions expressed by their local constituents. This is a good time to be lobbying your local politicians about their Arts Manifesto and NCA have produced, what they call, an Advocacy Toolkit which includes guidance on what you need to do and a template letter for you to complete and send to your local candidates.
Contacting local politicians can make a real difference, especially during election time, so please put pen to paper for the sake of the arts. To view the Advocacy Toolkit click here
City of Culture - final four announced Culture minister Margaret Hodge has announced the final four cities in the running to become the UK’s first City of Culture, 2013. The cities are Birmingham, Derry/Londonderry, Norwich and Sheffield. The full DCMS press release can be read here.
Conservatives publish Future for the Arts The Conservative party has published its vision for the arts under a Tory government, setting out plans to “provide coherent and sustained support for the arts.” The document outlines approaches to matters of funding, structure, access, and education should a Conservative government be successful in the General Election. The full document can be read here.
Licensing Act consultation In response to pressure from performing arts groups and societies, DCMS is currently running a consultation on the Licensing Act 2003. The proposal is to exclude the provision of musical instruments from the definition of entertainment facilities, and clarify that entertainment facilities are not separately licensable, if they are used solely for the provision of incidental music.
The consultation can be viewed here. NCA's response can be read here . 
The Arts Marketing Association (AMA) announces its next round of events and training opportunities taking place across the UK from March to July 2010. The new events brochure can be viewed here.
For further information on AMA training, membership and other services please visit the AMA website: www.a-m-a.co.uk or contact Andrea at andrea@a-m-a.co.uk.
All in excellent condition. Contact Bryan on 07931 249097 
Reach out to NODA members. Each month, the NODA newsletter is sent to over 2000 email addresses. For details on how to advertise in the next issue, please email virginia@noda.org.uk
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