The Drax Hall has served as a Village Hall for many years. Within its walls have taken place theatrical events, sales & council meetings to name but a few of its roles.
It is available for hire for private parties or for regular meetings. Large hall & small room are both available. The latter especially suitable for children's parties. For details of hiring charges etc. Contact Hall Secretary Sally Cheeseman on 01929 471 022
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Parishioners will have noticed we hope, that the external paintwork has been completed. The internals are being undertaken in November. It is a very big task and we are grateful to Gordon Tucker for taking on the contract. There is quite a lot of work going on in the Hall but the events continue undisturbed. We are hoping that the inevitable roof repairs will be finalised before the heavy rains return. However when that is done the 'pot of honey' will be almost empty and so we start to build up the funds again.
We are holding a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 22nd November - look out for the posters and on Monday 8th December there will be Christmas Bingo at 7.30pm in the Hall. Do try to come along and lend your support to your Village Hall. CM
December is a busy month for the Hall even though the booking board has nothing on it after the twentieth. It is good to see that the BRATS are rehearsing for their New Year spectacular, the PIP rehearsing and performing their Christmas extravagancia, the routine users all crowding into those twenty days.
We are so lucky to have such loyal users and it makes the task of ‘keeper of the purse’ so much easier if our day to day costs are met by the hiring fees. However each event needs support so please do come along to your Village Hall and do your bit for its continuance.
One thing that struck me as amusing on the board was the entry for Thursday the 11th December - ‘Parish Council’ ‘Poppets’ - we know they are!. CM
The events held in the hall during December were very well supported and were financial successes. The festive decorations in the hall were enjoyed by the many people who visited the hall. The painting of the hall proceeded regardless of the events and is now complete. Now we have to fill the hole left in the coffers and save up for the next time we have to paint it.
Looking to the future we have a Puppet Show booked for the February half term. This is to be the Story Box Theatre production of The Snow Queen. We had the same Company last year when they presented The Tin Soldier and it was very popular. This production will be on Tuesday 17th February at 11.00 am. There will be more details next month but tickets as usual from 15 North Street Tel. 471342.
Further to the future, the Drax Hall Management Committee are planning to hold an exhibition entitled ‘Bere Regis - a step back in time’. This will be a pictorial exhibition of village life and will be held on Monday 12th April 2004 - Easter Monday - from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Drax Hall. The exhibits will consist of photographs, postcards and other historical items depicting life in Bere Regis both in the past and more recently. To make the exhibition a success the organisers, Paul and Alison Bennett, need some help. They have a collection of many pictures but would like to hear from anybody who would be prepared to lend other pictures and items for showing. This will be a very interesting exhibition to view but it does need the support of the people of the village. Would those people willing to offer help please contact Paul or Alison on 472023 before the 20th February 2004. CM
Awaiting meeting
As usual at half term we have a puppet show for the young children - and adults. This time we have the Storybox Theatre presenting ‘The Snow Queen’ which they first produced in 1991. The production retains all the beauty and magic of one of Hans Andersens’ best loved stories. There is a world of snow which is beautiful but very cold. Gerda’s world is warm and full of flowers. Is she strong enough to find her friend Kay who has lost himself in the palace of the Snow Queen? So begins her long journey ............ The story of Gerda’s long search for Kay is told using a blend of storytelling, live music and puppetry techniques by a single performer (Rod Burnett). Note the date Tuesday 17th February at 11.00am. Tickets from Mr Maunder at 15 North Street or 471342. Adults £3.00. Children £2.50.
Then in March we have a performance by the Forest Forge Theatre Company when they will present The Belle of Bonavista Bay. This is the story of people from these parts who two centuries ago emigrated to Newfoundland. It is a new play from Forest Forge and tells the story of one descendent who moves back today to find her roots in the New Forest. Its moving, amusing, about who we are and where we come from, a story of love, loss and longing that seeks to move and amuse in equal measure. Make a note of the date - Wednesday 17th March at 7.30pm and watch out for the posters.
The preparations for the ‘Bere Regis - a step back in time’ exhibition are going very well. There are many items, not seen previously, being assembled which will be of interest to anybody who has an interest in the village. Items of interest are being sought and if anybody has anything then please contact Paul and Alison Bennett on 472023. Make a note of the date, Easter Monday 12th April from 10.00am to 4.00pm, in your diaries and tell your friends as these historical exhibitions are very popular. CM
Awaiting meeting
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