Yet sadly, due to a social stigma and misconceptions, many people do not disclose their condition.

We want to bring epilepsy out of the shadows and help people to live optimal lives.

March 26 is Purple Day, a grassroots effort dedicated to increasing epilepsy awareness worldwide.

As the largest national provider of support services to children and adults with epilepsy across Australia, I would like to encourage your community to support Purple Day during March by simply making or donation or getting involved (www.epilepsy.org.au).

I also wanted to take the opportunity to say, in advance, a big thank you to the people in your region for supporting Epilepsy Action Australia.

We could not do the work that we do without their kind generosity.

We'll be reading another play this month, so come along to the theatre at 7:30pm on Tuesday 15 March.

You don't have to be a member to come along, and it's a great way to introduce yourself to the theatre.  

The Annual General Meeting of Maitland Repertory Theatre Inc. will be held on Wednesday 30 March 2016 at The Repertory Theatre, 244 High Street, Maitland at 7:30pm. 

Come along and have your say - anyone over 18 who has been a financial member for more than 90 days is eligible to vote at the AGM. 

Please arrive at 7pm so the meeting can start on time.

Reamus Youth Theatre are performing at The Beaumont Street Carnivale (a free community event) on Sunday 13 March from 1.15pm to 1.45pm.

Reamus would love to see you all there! So much to see and do - see the Carnivale website for more details!