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NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DRAMA ASSOCIATION
held on 17th March 2016 at Ruddington.

Present:- Joan Wildgust (Chairman), Christine Davison (Secretary), Neil Mackintosh (Treasurer),Howard Whitehurst, Linda Whitehurst, Robert Wildgust, Barbara Fisher, Mike Stewart, Gordon Parsons, Barbara Barton, Roy Ainscough, Madeline Lord, Mel Reynolds

1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
were received from Tony Vokes

2 MINUTES AND MATTERS ARISING. - The minutes of the previous Council Meeting held on 18th February had been circulated and these were signed as a correct record.
There were no matters arising.

3 HON TREASURER'S REPORT - as at 18/2/2016
Balance = £9368 50
NS&I = £2341.85
Current = £6891.65
On hand = £235
Increase = £120.00
SINCE LAST MEETING
INCOME
PLAY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
Entries - 2 @ £60 each = £120
EXPENDITURE
None
The treasurer noted that the balance is at its highest at this time of year. The period of maximum expenditure is between May and July. The balance can fall to about £3,000 after the Play of the Year Dinner.

4 ROY'S RETIREMENT LUNCH 17TH APRIL 2016
The Chairman confirmed that this would be held at Ashmore's Restaurant, Radcliffe on Trent and that 29 people would be attending.

5 FESTIVALS
a)Play of the Year 15/16 and Dinner
19 entries have now been received from 11 groups. One possible new entry - Gaslight from Robin Hood Theatre - is awaited. HW had done three adjudications for Market Harborough for plays not entered into the competition, at their request. Two thank you letters had been received which was welcomed.
Dinner - It was resolved to charge £28.50 for the meal.
b) One Act Festival - Consultation
RW had received replies from five groups regarding the future of the competition. He summarised the results as follows:-
None of the groups would be able to participate because of timing, resources, other programming.
All responses said that a competition in March was not appropriate.
Three out of five groups suggested breaking away from AETF (only one in favour of maintaining links with AETF). The preference was for a Notts based festival in June (a better time)
After discussion it was resolved that we continue with membership of AETF but do not run a festival. It was resolved that we run a NANDA One Act Festival in May/June 2017 (or at a time preferred by groups) and that we run workshops this year.
c)Youth Festival
Nothing to report.

6 REVIEW OF THE PLAY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
The rule regarding the limit of three entries from a group for the competition was discussed and it was decided to continue with this rule. Groups should be free to offer more plays for adjudication only. It was suggested that 'private adjudications' could be offered as a NANDA service, totally separate from the Play of the Year.
There was a discussion on moderation. It was decided to keep on with the present arrangement, which works well, but that there may be a need to review it in the future.
Fees. it was agreed, after discussion, to raise the fees to £65 per adjudication (£55 adjudicator's fee). Mileage fees will be discussed at a later date.
The issue of marking criteria was raised. HW noted that the current criteria were particularly restrictive in awarding points for presentation. GP, HW and RW, as adjudicators, will consider this point further and report at the next meeting.

7 NEW ACTIVITIES
After further discussion of the points raised at the last meeting, it was unanimously decided to hold an open forum. Various venues were suggested. MS will investigate The Canal House. The dates suggested were weeks beginning 30th May or 6th June on a Tuesday or Thursday evening. It is hoped that those attending the open forum will suggest topics for workshops.
NANDA logo. HW had produced a draft of competition rules which was approved by the Council.
This will be emailed to groups and go on the website and Facebook. The closing date will be 31st August 2016.
RW noted that 2017 marks the 70th anniversary of NANDA and as such, some special event should be organised. He suggested a music hall with contributions from various groups. To this end, he had contacted the Old Malt Cross in Nottingham (a former music hall) and management there had been very enthusiastic about the idea. He will meet with them and report back.

8 THEATRE LUNCHEON
Our next celebrity luncheon will be held on 24th March at the Crowne Plaza hotel with the guest speaker being Christopher Timothy. Forty seven people will attend and there will be a hot and cold buffet.

9 MEDIA ( formerly NEWSLETTER/WEBSITE)
Nothing to report

10 CORRESPONDENCE /AMENDMENTS TO MEMBERSHIP
CD has produced an up to date contacts list for the Council and this has been emailed to all Council members. MR will transfer the updated information on to the full members' list which includes addresses.

11 AOB Gurd Award - RA had contacted Eve Gurd who said she was happy for the award to continue until it is used up.
RA now has a record of what documents etc have been put into the Dan Shaw archive up to 2014.

12 DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Thursday 14th April at 2.30pm at Arnold, Nottingham NG5 6QD

The meeting ended at 4.45pm