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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We have the pleasure of screening a superb film on Saturday 21st. This is Mamma Mia starring Meryl Streep. Lots of lovely music to get you humming on your way home. Tickets from Kath Jeeves & Alison Bennett at PiP. Do book early to avoid disappointment. CM
As Treasurer of the Village Hall it was a very great pleasure to open an ordinary envelope to find a donation of £600! This does not happen too often as you may guess. The Committee is so very grateful to the Pop in for their generosity.
The Hall Management Committee were thrilled to learn that our Chairman Kath Jeeves had been selected as the "Purbeck Volunteer of the Year". This reflects all of her work in helping others less fortunate than herself. In our case she has led the Committee extremely well and encouraged us to make vast improvements to the Hall that she loves. We hope that our next steps will be to improving the heating and the access to the upper hall. Kath is in the forefront and given time we will succees. CM
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It was a great pleasure to see the Village Hall topped up with the Gardeners produce and the Cooks' cakes together with the Artisits' items at the Annual Show. From all reports it seemed to have been a success so we hope that next year there will be another show.
We have some exciting events coming along. On Saturday 3rd October we have The Yetties. Tickets are £8.50 each which includes a supper, available from Kath Jeeves or Alison Bennett. Then late in October on Saturday 24th we have the Purbeck Film Festival showing of "Young Victoria". Tickets at £4 are available from Kath Jeeves.
This film is a story of the Queen Victoria that we do not know too much about - not the greying old lady always dressed in black. We see a youthful Queen passionately in love with her Prince.
For the younger element on Wednesday 28th October at 10.30am we have a performance by the Hand in Mouth Theatre Company. This is a puppet performance of Goldilocks. See the posters for details. Tickets from Chris Maunder on 471 342.
Looking ahead to next year when we are planning to have another Step Back in Time Exhibition, there will be a Planning Meeting on Friday 11th September at 8pm in the Lower Room of the Drax Hall. CM
The Hall is hosting the Yetties - it will not be too late to obtain a ticket if you have not already obtained one - either from Kath Jeeves (471 175) or Alison Bennett (472 023). Together with the entertainment there will be a Ploughman's Supper and of course the Raffle. This is always a very happy evening so book the date Saturday 3rd October at 7.30pm.
October is always a busy month and this one is no exception. On Saturday 24th at 7.30pm we have a film from the Purbeck Film Festival. The film to be shown is "Young Victoria". Think of Queen Victoria - are you imagining a greying old lady dressed in black? Well this film gives her an image makeover as it takes us back to her turbulent youth, from her ascent to the throne, to her passionate romance with Prince Albert. The cast includes Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend in the leading roles. Again tickets from Kath Jeeves on 471 175. Early booking is advised.
At half term we have the Hand to Mouth theatre presenting "Goldilocks" on Wednesday 28th October at 10.30am. This is an original adaption of the well loved tale. Martin Bridle & Sue Eaton - they have been here before - have woven extra drama and humour into this Goldilocks story, combining traditional glove puppetry and live music to create a patchwork of delights. Please note that the Williams Trust have given a sum of money to underwrite the local children's tickets. Thus is is hoped that we will only charge £1 for a child as against the £3 normally charged. Tickets from Chris Maunder on 471 342.
Looking to November, we have a Tale Top Sale on Saturday 14th from 10am till 12pm. Sally Cheeseman is organising the tables so if you would like to book one give her a call on 471 022.
On the same day, but in the evening we have a monologue entertainment with Tim Laycock. The show is entitled "Ha! Ha! Hardy" in which he explores the humourous side of Thomas Hardy. Tim is accompanied by Dorset Fiddler Colin Thompson. Tickets are £4 for adults, obtainable from Chris Maunder on 471 342. CM
The performance by the Yetties last month was a great success. During the evening a presentation was made to Kath Jeeves in recognition of the tremendous work that she has put in over the years for the Village Hall. Users of the hall will be pleased to see that we now have a new heating system. No longer should there be ‘hot spots’ where you bake and adjacent cold spots where you freeze. Also the new system heats the hall quickly. As I write these few words I have just been made aware that the Autumn Leaves and Weight Watchers have both enjoyed their respective meetings in warm surroundings. The system will also cool the hall, in the event that this is necessary.
It is anticipated that a stair lift will be installed by the time that this report is published. When that is complete the Committee will have responded to the major criticisms of the hall. All of this work has been made possible by the receipt of a
grant from ‘Awards for All ‘ which is part of the National Lottery.We have a Table Top Sale on Saturday 14th November from 10.00 until 12.00. Lots of lovelies – especially cakes etc. If you would like a table to sell your own bits and pieces then please see or telephone Sally Cheeseman (471022).
On that same evening we have Tim Laycock giving a performance under the title of ‘Ha. Ha..Hardy’. This is a monologue in which he explores the funny side of Thomas Hardy. He is accompanied by a Dorset Fidler – Colin Thompson. Tickets for this event are £6.00 for Adults. I have already received orders for tickets for this popular show from a number of people outside the Village.
Looking further ahead to December there will be a Christmas Bingo evening on Monday 7th December. ‘Eyes down’ at 7.30pm. Come and try your luck at winning one (or some) of the splendid prizes that are always offered. CM
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