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LITERARY LUNCHES

Penny Juror

Lindsey Davis

Master & God Book

We are pleased to welcome royal biographer, Penny Juror, as our guest speaker at a literary lunch at the Victoria Hall.

Penny is perhaps best known for Royal writing but the monarchy is not her only field of expertise. She has been writing well-respected biographies for over 20 years which include collaborations with Patti Boyd (2007), Sir Cliff Richard (2008) and Shaun Ellis (2009) alongside names from within the Royal family.

She spent many years writing and broadcasting about consumer affairs and is an experienced TV presenter. As a journalist Penny has written for most national newspapers and had regular consumer columns in Private Eye’ and ‘Business Traveller Magazine’, a current affairs column in ‘Today’ newspaper, and regular interview slots in the ‘London Evening News’ and ‘Evening Standard’.

She will be talking about her new book “Prince William: Born to be King”in which she tells his fascinating story – from growing up in the spotlight, the tragic death of his mother, his career serving in the RAF and the love story with Kate and their fairytale wedding. This is the definitive portrait of a remarkable young man.

Friday 25th May
12.30pm
Tickets are now on sale and cost £20 each, to include a light lunch and a glass of wine.
Telephone 07807 202339 or email m.perratt@talktalk.net.
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The installation of a splendid three-faced clock tower, specially created by AW Porter and Son, celebrates the achievement of the Victoria & Appleton Halls' Millennium Scheme in Hartley Wintney.

On 6th October, the Victoria Halls' Charity Trustees were delighted to welcome one of Hampshire’s record-breaking daughters, round-the-world yachtswoman Dee Caffari, to switch on the new “hands of time” above Hartley Wintney.

Dee Caffari unveiling the new clock tower

The clock tower, now rising proudly above the village, marks the culmination of a 15-year project which transformed an aging building into one of the country’s finest modern village community facilities.

AW Porter and Son, village clockmaker and jeweller (established 1844) has generously provided sponsorship for the clock. Other benefactors are The Emmanuel Kaye Foundation, Hartley Wintney Preservation Society, Hartley Wintney Parish Council and individual donors.

Planning permission has been granted and fundraising is well underway.Sponsorship and donations are being actively sought and the Halls' Trustees appeal for your help and support.

Please give generously.

For further information please contact Chris Francis, Chairman 01252 844876 or admin.victoriahall@googlemail .com.

For full listings of what's going on in the way of entertainment and the availability of the halls for hiring, please go to our Events Calendar.

New Jubilee Hall currently under construction...

Jubilation!

The search for a place to call their home finally drew to a close on April 16th when Hartley Arts Group Chairman, Gary Wales handed over a cheque for £50,000 to The Victoria Hall Trustees as a donation towards the new Jubilee Hall, currently under construction on the old Hut site at the rear of the Victoria Hall.

The Hartley Arts Group has been using the Victoria Hall and its stage for live performances for over 35 years. The construction of the new Jubilee Hall provides the additional facilities necessary for the full range of HAG activities including rehearsal and pre-staging, the HAG Rocks! Choir, play readings and also allows them scope to offer smaller, more experimental performances as well as providing the group with an administration office.

The Jubilee Hall has been in the planning process since 1996 when the scheme to restore the Victoria Hall and to add modern facilities was approved by the newly formed management committee. Construction of the hall is the final part of the original scheme to provide much needed facilities for the growing community of Hartley Wintney.

Due for completion in September, the Jubilee Hall will be one of the most modern green community halls in Hampshire constructed largely of timber from sustainable forests by DW King Builders Ltd of Alton. Funds have been raised over the past ten years through events, donations, grants and is supported with a bank loan. The Trustees are continuing their fundraising appeal and have compiled a shopping list of items for sponsorship.

Chairman of the Victoria Hall Charity Chris Francis stated “The donation of £50,000 from Hartley Arts Group is an indication of its’ strong relationship with the Victoria Hall Charity and the importance of partnerships between local organisations, providing the very best leisure facilities for the community to enjoy whether by participating or spectating.”

For further information please contact Chris Francis, Chairman 01252 844876 or admin.victoriahall@googlemail.com.

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