KFA Moves North East Region Newsletter - Dance, Fitness, Performance, Charity Work

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The Mover
North East Region
The Energy of Youth
KFA North East Youth Moves is
stronger than ever, as their energy
and love of dance and movement
light up stages across the North East
– and soon the Birmingham
Symphony Hall at the National
Festival.
We are all rooting for you – and your
enthusiasm is infectious.
Keep up the good work !
Catherine
Inside this issue:
Youth Moves 2
NEAGM Review 3/4
National News 5
Teachers Forum 6
Ladies Day 6
Branch News 7
Your contacts on the
Regional Committee
7
Dates for your Diary 8
Holly and Rowanne perform
at the “Feet First” Show
Empire Theatre, Consett
(Inside – see how our Youth Moves Section is moving
from strength to strength)
Showcasing Young Talent in
the North East
Spring 2014 Volume 3, Issue 2

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Northern Lights at The Pulse, 27.02.14
(U. Dance Youth Dance England Event at Washington
Art Centre)
Pulse celebrates the best in youth dance across
the region, and provide groups with the
opportunity to perform in a professional space, be
inspired, see each other’s work and acknowledge
the talent of young creators and performers.
We are privileged to host the event for the
Sunderland / Durham area. The events offers the
opportunity of youth dance progression routes;
Groups of young people aged 11 to 19 (and
disabled young people up to the age of 24) can
opt to be part of a selection process to represent
the North East at the Dance City Regional Pulse
Platform which follows the Pulse events and then
at National level as U.Dance 2014 hosts a
celebration festival in Nottingham in June. Join
the celebrations and come and see the dancers of
the future.
(Taken from the Washington Arts Centre Website)
FEET FIRST at the Empire Theatre Consett, 31.03.14
Spectrum Dance started the show. They had loads of attitude and sparkle. Their unison was very "tight"! What
a fantastic team you are turning out to be you get better with every performance - well done SPECTRUM
DANCE we are so proud of you. Christine x
Euphoria Dance
This was a dress rehearsal for
our November 2013 North East
Extravaganza !!
They are a fantastic group and
most of the girls are in the
Birmingham National Festival
Team- we train for that on
Sundays!
Janet Balfour
Spectrum Dance with their Charleston routine
Northern Lights with their Play Hard routine
As well as all this activity,
everyone is busy rehearsing
for Panorama – including
Linda Surtees’ 4-7 yr Youth
Moves group, and Judith
Stephenson’s Youth Move
team from Bamburgh
School which we look
forward to seeing!
Good luck everyone!

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Review
The 57th
AGM of KFA Moves North East Region took place at The Durham Free School,
Gilesgate on 22nd
March. Joan Holmes, Vice-President, opened the meeting by thanking the teachers
(Mandy Wardle for the training session, and Sue Watson, Sharon Batty and Ethel Ramsey for the keep
fit sessions). Thanks also, to Christine Chapman and helpers for the afternoon tea, and the sellers of the
tickets and raffle tickets.
Lynne Casey, Chair, gave a comprehensive report covering all our regional, national, and branch
activities over the past year. It is difficult to pick out anyone in particular, as everyone has done so well,
but among the “stars” are Ivy Purdham, who featured with Diversity on Sky in “The Town That Danced”,
and also Youth Moves (Northern Lights who received a civic award from Chester le Street Council, and
Senior Youth Moves “Spectrum” who performed at Pulse). In addition, both region and branches have
been busy all year raising funds for charities, and also in aid of this year’s KFA national charity the
Macular Society, for which we have raised over £400 so far. Well done! Lynne thanked the Executive
and Training Committee members for their hard work over the year.
Our Treasurer, Nicola Pilmoor, following her first year as Treasurer, gave a very good, clear
explanation and breakdown of the Accounts.
Regarding officer roles, Sylvia Hocking is standing down as Vice-Chair, and Christine Chapman
was elected as the new Vice-Chair. As Marilyn has now become the new National Events Secretary,
she has had to give up the role of Regional Member Liaison Officer (RMLO), which Ann Bayley will now
take on. Following the stepping down of Shirley Cooke at the the previous year’s AGM, Marilyn, in
addition to being Regional Secretary, had been also taking the Minutes, so we still need a Minuting
Secretary – please let us know if you can provide this service for us.
Lynne then informed the meeting of the sad news that Joyce Lambert had recently passed away,
at the age of 93.
Following the AGM, everyone was treated to a lovely solo performance by Rebecca Kennedy. Rebecca,
who started attending Christine’s classes at the age of 11, is now in the Young Adults team, and is also
on the Chester le Street Committee.
Winner of Grace Taylor Membership Trophy –
Darlington
Over the year, 6 branches increased their membership, with an
overall increase in 18 new members. This was good news
indeed. But the winner, with an individual percentage increase
of 24.4%, was Darlington, who last won in 1999. Judith
Cossavella, Regional Membership Registrar, was delighted to
present the trophy to Heather Towers, Chair of KFA Moves
Darlington, who accepted on behalf of the branch. Heather
reported later: "It was a great pleasure to accept the Grace
Taylor Trophy on behalf of Darlington Branch members, it held
pride of place at our Class Rally".

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Winner of Volunteer Recognition Award for Teacher
– Sue Watson
Regional Chair, Lynne Casey, presented the Award to
Sue Watson. “Sue is has been a valued member and
teacher for many years, leading many regional keep fit
sessions. She is a fun-loving and happy person, and has
been an inspiration for fellow teachers. She is sadly
retiring from teaching and will be greatly missed, but
will still be an active member and deserves this award
100%”.
SHININING STARS !
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Winner of Volunteer Recognition Award for
Member – Carol Yeomans
Vice-President, Joan Holmes, presented the Award
to Carol Yeomans, and expressed her thanks
touchingly.
“Carol has been a member for 23 years, and has
always participated fully in the life of the KFA.
Although she trained to be a teacher, she is not
active at the movement, but has been at the heart
things as both a regional and branch committee
member, having previously been North East
Treasurer, and now Chair of Sunderland branch.
Carol has performed in many teams at branch,
regional and national level, including North East
teams, National Festival teams, and Championship
teams. She has a bright and bubbly personality,
reliable and is always ready to help, and carries on
despite having gone through breast cancer a few
years ago. She supported our Chair, Lynne Casey,
through recent illness, and is always there for all
her friends.” As Carol accepted the award, she
thanked everyone – her “keep fit family” – very
much.
Winner of Volunteer Recognition Award for Committee Member – Doris Emmerson
Doris has been a KFA member for over 55 years. She is also a teacher. She has been a member of
Durham branch committee for over 35 years, also in the capacity of Treasurer, and currently as
President. As Doris could not attend the AGM, Marjorie James accepted the award on her behalf, and
was later presented with it in Durham

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National News
The following information is taken from the latest issue of the KFA National Bulletin, the full version of
which is available to download from the Teacher Resource area under the publications folder.
KFA FESTIVAL
National Festival Secretary, Angela Freeman, requests that you do not ask for specific seat numbers but
only the actual areas, and Angela will allocate the seats. We have almost sold out our allocation of circle
seats but there are plenty available in other areas. You can also order direct from the Symphony Hall.
However, these orders will cost you an extra £2.50. We have also sent a number of application forms to
Teachers and a supply to each region for our teachers and members who do not have access to the
National website. Latest update on tickets that are left: Front Stalls - 47 left, Mid Stalls - Sold out, Rear
Stalls - 28, Circle - 11. Please bear in mind that availability is reducing all the time. However, there are a
few more seats available if you ring the Symphony Hall direct. As this is our first visit to the Symphony
Hall, some of our members are a little unsure of the layout. The Terrace seats are a fabulous view and the
upper circle is also a great view, as it is not much higher than the circle. There is a Grand Tier, but that is
not for sale and is for the performers only. Seats in the stalls are also quite good. However, we do
understand you may be concerned about having to look up at the performers, so we are not selling the
first few rows. Hope this information helps you with your choices. Latest …We have asked for more
tickets to sell as we have almost sold out of our first allocation and we have been allocated another 200
tickets to sell. Some of the tickets are for the front stalls but most are for the Upper Circle and although
this sounds very high up and far away, it isn’t. The views from these seats are excellent. If you haven’t
already bought your ticket for what will be a fantastic show, please do apply to our Festival Secretary,
Mrs Angela Freeman, 2 Tendergreen View, Tewsbury, Gloucestershire. GL20 5FP.
NATIONAL CHARITY
We shall be presenting a cheque to our chosen National Charity “The Macular Society” at our National
Festival, so please continue with your fundraising events, large and small. Even loose change collected in
your classes can make a difference. Since we have been involved with the “Macular Society”, it is
astonishing to hear how many people are suffering from this disease within our midst. So, well done
everyone and please keep the cheques coming in.
MEMBERSHIP ISSUES
We have been able to keep the membership fee at the same rate for the last three years, even though
Regional reps at last year’s meeting were agreeable to a small raise in fees. Unfortunately, as costs
continue to rise, we have no alternative this year but to increase the fee by a small amount just to try and
keep the ongoing commitments to the regions at the same level. The 2014/2015 membership fee therefore
will be Early Bird £21, and from 1st
Sept £23.
CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
We have decided to move the date to the 9th
and 10th
May 2015, and for the venue we have eventually
settled on ”The Mini Albert Hall” in Nottingham. Our new Events Director, Marilyn Laverick, is now in
post and will be the lead person dealing with this project. We wish her well and look forward to a
successful outcome.
THE 100 CLUB
Well, what a success this is looking to be. We have almost 300 contributors, and the prizes are whizzing
their way out to the winners. The draw takes place monthly at an event where we can draw the number
publicly. The profit that we have made so far has been earmarked to pay the website service figure. We
wanted the Regions to be aware that the surplus is not just transferring to reserves but will be used to
benefit the Association.
YOUTH MOVES
Nicola Pilmoor has accepted the role of Youth Moves Director, and will be assisted by Alison Clarke
from EM Region and Angela Stanley from the SC Region. They have started a Newsletter and a
Facebook pag,e and are also keeping the National Board informed. However, what is worrying is that
there is very little input from the Y.M. Teachers to help the group to keep the momentum going. Nicola
has set up another email address Youthmoves@yahoo.com. Can all Youth Moves teachers send a list of
their classes and any events planned for the next six months, together with feedback on the membership
process and any other comments and suggestions, as input from everyone is vital for the future of Youth
Moves. Thank you.

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Calling all Teachers
and Publicity Officers (or their reps) !
Teachers’ Forum
(Saturday 12th
July 2014
The Free School, Gilesgate)
Proposed Format for the Day:
10am – 12noon Meeting and Discussion
12noon to 12.30 Lunch (bring own)
12.30 – 2pm Keep Fit Session
In addition to the planned topics for discussion during the morning session (e.g. The Way
Forward for the KFA, Feedback from RMLO meeting with Regions, Training updates,
Publicity/Marketing updates, How we can promote ourselves online such as the Dance
Register, social networks etc.), we are inviting you to bring suggestions to the table (or send
them in advance if you wish). We have also asked Janet Ridsdale (KFA Marketing Director)
and Jane Dewar (KFA Company Secretary) to attend, as last year, and give the national
perspective.
There will be a £2 charge (to cover refreshments, e.g. tea/coffee/cake)
And there will also be a raffle.
Please let Marilyn know as soon as you can if you will be attending.
Thanks!
Lynne – lynnecasey@btinternet.com
Catherine – catherine.gilsenan@yahoo.com
Marilyn - mazza.laverick@gmail.com
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With Lunchtime Reception and Meal
Sunday 7
th
September 2014
Bishops Suite, Ramside Hall, Durham
 Drinks Reception(with nibbles):
 12 noon for 1pm

 2 course meal
 with menu choices
 (pre-ordered)
 Jewellery Stall
 Cake Stall
See your Branch Rep for: - Tickets (£26.50), - Pre-order menus
Why not invite family and friends along,
and show them that KFA = Fun !
If anyone knows of any other contacts for Ladies Day stalls, please get in touch with Christine,
tel. 0191 3884205, email christinechapman4@btinternet.com
Scarf Bring and Buy:
Bring an elegant scarf
and purchase one for £3
Colour Scheme is ivory
and burgundy
(but dress in any hue !)

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President / Member Liaison
(RMLO)
Ann Bayley
Tel: 01642 815562
Email: ann@thepostoffice.com
Equity
Sylvia Hocking
Tel: 01207 520580
Email: jandshocking@aol.com
Membership
Judith Cossavella
Tel: 01642 535307
Email: jucoss@ntlworld.com
Chair
Lynne Casey
Tel: 0191 5202422
Email: lynne.casey@btinternet.com
Treasurer
Nicola Pilmoor
Tel: 07890242055
Email: thepilmoors@yahoo.co.uk
Events
Christine Chapman
Tel: 0191 3884205
Email: christinechapman4@btinternet.com
Youth Moves
Janet Balfour
Tel: 0191 3890544
Email: janetbalfour@hotmail.com
Secretary / Member Liaison
Marilyn Laverick
Tel: 0191 3888125
Email: mazza.laverick@gmail.com
Publicity
Catherine Gilsenan
Tel: 01325 332572
Email: catherine.gilsenan@yahoo.com
Training
Faye Doorbar
Tel: 01748 449191
Email: doorbar@swaledale.org
We have had a great evening at the Empire Theatre, watching 3 Modern Jazz Ballets - very exciting
(inspiring) and entertaining - and had an excellent turnout.
We are now looking forward to our next theatre visit to see The Lion King.
On 14th March we had a Social Evening with Quizzes, Wine Raffle, Handbag and Accessories
Sale, and raised £235.51 for the Macular Society....wasn't that good!
Definitely enjoyed by all, especially as the main raffle prize was a Mulberry Handbag!!!
We all wanted to win that!
Looking forward now to a summer of events.
Brenda Hall
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kfamoves.sunderland
Twitter: @kfa sland
Middlesbrough
Through Middlesbrough branch’s fabulous
fundraising efforts, on 16th
April, Linda Robinson
was pleased to be able to present a cheque for £600
to Linda Killip, who accepted on behalf of the MS
Therapy Centre.
Your Contacts on the Regional Committee
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2014
KFA Moves North East Region Panorama of Movement Exercise and Dance (Darlington)
Saturday 17th May 2014
KFA Moves National Festival (Birmingham Symphony Hall)
Saturday 5th July 2014
KFA Moves North East Region Teachers’ Forum (Gilesgate, Durham)
Saturday 12th July 2014
KFA Moves Concordat (Swindon)
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July 2014
Ladies Day (Ramside Hall), Durham (Hosted by KFA Moves North East Region)
Sunday 7th September 2014
KFA Moves National AGM
4th October 2014
KFA Moves North East Teams Workshops
1st/2nd November 2014
KFA Youth Moves Show (Park View School, Chester le Street)
17th November 2014
2015
KFA National Championships (Nottingham)
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May 2015
(For further details of these and other events visit www.keepfit.org.uk)
Dates for Your Diary
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