A THEATRE group that disbanded 12 years ago is having a reunion for former members.

Newton Aycliffe Operatic Society wants to hear from anyone who was involved with its stage productions between 1963 and the final show, The Sound of Music, in 1993.

Geoffrey Hindmarch, who was involved with the society and is organising the reunion, said it was an integral part of the community.

"Looking back we can see it was only an operatic group, but also one of the most active and successful institutions of Newton Aycliffe," he said.

The reunion will be on Friday, May 6, at the Eden Arms Hotel, Rushyford, near Chilton. Tickets are £8, and can be bought from Mr Hindmarch on (01325) 317383.

Published: 24/03/2005