We hope you had a very Merry Christmas.

We certainly did, on Thursday, 11th December, we held our Christmas Party at the Staging Post, Kilworth House. Guests crossed a wooden bridge decorated with festive lights to reach the log cabin, which had an amazing open fire and dazzling Christmas decorations. This year, we were joined by Sarah Atherton and her team from Staged Spaces. We all enjoyed a wonderful festive three-course meal and danced into the early hours. On Saturday, 13th December, we were in the party mood again as we entertained the amazing ladies and gents from Fleckney Kitten Club at their annual Christmas Party, enjoying a fantastic fish and chip lunch kindly donated by Stav and Athena at Fleckney Fish Bar.

As the festive season draws to a close, it is time for us all to return to rehearsals and look forward to what lies ahead. Our May production, Fiddler on the Roof, has now been cast. This ambitious show will feature a talented ensemble of more than twenty-five cast members, with all principal roles now filled.

Music rehearsals for Fiddler on the Roof will commence on Monday, 12th January at 7.30 pm. If you are interested in joining the ensemble, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our secretary, Vicky, by emailing secretary@theduckpondplayers.com, or feel free to come along on 12th Jan.

On Monday, January 5th, 2026, we will be holding our 28th Annual General Meeting. This is when we elect our new committee, review the past 12 months and plan the next 12 months, and what a lot of planning we have to do this year. We are currently busy sorting through our props, costumes, and technical kit, preparing for our big move to the new Community Theatre that will become our new home.

As we plan and prepare for this exciting new chapter for the Duckies, our fundraising efforts are very much ongoing. We are delighted to announce that our first fundraising event of 2026 will be a curry night at the Cuisine of India, on Monday, 2nd February. This promises to be a wonderful evening filled with delicious food and great company. We would be thrilled for you to join us and help support our group as we move forward. To reserve your seat for this fantastic meal, please visit our website https://www.fleckneyduckpondplayers.com.

Then, on Saturday, 28th February, Mowsley Village Hall Management Committee have invited us to perform a Murder Mystery, raising funds for their Village Hall.

A busy few weeks ahead for the Duckies, that’s all for now, folks.

Quackers!