AWARD BOOST AHEAD OF TSO CONCERT
TAYSIDE Symphony Orchestra - members of which are currently rehearsing for a February concert in Forfar - received a funding boost last Friday.
Orchestra representatives Bill McLeod (chairman) and Ron Walker (conductor) popped along to the Forfar Roof Truss Company headquarters at Orchardbank on the outskirts of Forfar to accept the monthly 250 sponsorship award from the company.
It was a timely boost for the musicians, as the award will help meet the costs of the concert set to be staged in the Reid Hall, Forfar, on Saturday, February 6.
The TSO has been in existence for 16 years and, during that period, has raised in excess of 30,000 for charities, both local and national.
However, like most charitable organisations, it is finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet while, at the same time, maintaining the high standards set by the committee and public demand.
"It takes around 3,000 to stage each one-night performance and the fact that they give freely of their time and talents, often travelling many miles for rehearsals in the worst of the winter weather, speaks volumes for the dedication of the playing members," explains conductor Ron Walker.
For those groups, clubs, organisations and individuals in the Forfar-Kirriemuir area unsuccessful with their latest application, the good news is that the Forfar Roof Truss Company Limited sponsorship scheme is set to continue throughout 2010.
Each month during the year a worthy individual or organisation will be selected to receive a 250 sponsorship cheque.
The money could be used, for example, by playgroups for equipment or outings; to provide entertainment for sheltered housing residents or books for schools; by individuals embarking on a major charity fund-raising exercise; by sporting groups seeking to purchase new gear; or by students seeking cash to fund voluntary work overseas during a gap year; the list is endless.
If you feel you or your organisation could benefit from a 250 boost you should apply in writing to "Forfar Roof Truss Company Sponsorship Project", c/o Angus County Press Limited, 117-119 Castle Street, Forfar, DD8 3AH, by the last day in any given month.
Accompanying your application should be details (no more than 300 words), providing relevant background information on you or the organisation you represent and how the 250 could be used.
Repeat applications will be accepted, although successful applicants in any given month will not be re-considered during the remainder of the year.
Each month, the successful applicant will feature in an article in the "Dispatch" and "Herald", to accompany the presentation of the cheque by a representative of Forfar Roof Truss Company Limited.
The judging panel will comprise members of the Angus County Press editorial staff - and each month the decision will be final.
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