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Jubilee Hall Opening celebrations
The new Jubilee Hall attracted in excess of 400 visitors to view the completion of the main construction of the Jubilee Hall. We were greatly honoured that Susan Band officially opened the hall and the Rev Arnold Bennett gave a blessing “for all those who had given their time and talent, skills and craftsmanship for the enrichment of the life of our community”.

The development scheme began in 1996 to restore and build the Victoria Hall including a new building linking the Parish Council offices with a modern foyer including a new meeting room and kitchen. In 2002 the first phase was completed followed by an extensive upgrade of the stage including a state of the art computer-controlled lighting and sound system. The final phase has been the construction of the Jubilee Hall to replace the old wooden and asbestos hut.
The Victoria Hall Charity Trustees wish to express grateful thanks to the Parish Council, District Council and County Council, which have provided grants. Very many thanks go to those parishioners who have been generous and made personal donations. We thank also all those volunteers who have made fundraising events possible by providing their talents and time and all those who have supported the fundraising events by participating.
A special thanks to our Halls Administrator Jan Phillips without whom we would not be so viable and successful, and finally very grateful thanks to all the Trustees past and present who have devoted their time freely for the benefit of all. As a final plea we are requiring your financial support please to complete the scheme with fencing, landscaping, external lighting and security systems and to reduce our bank indebtedness. If you can help us please pick up a gift form in the foyer, or call 01252 844 876.
Thank you to everyone for your support over the past 16 years, your new hall is ready for use. Chris Francis. Chairman

THE VINTAGE BAZAAR
Vintage Textiles, Linens, Costume, Homewares and Decorative Items.
Three years ago Lizzie and Clare came up with the idea of a Vintage Bazaar in the town of Frome as a perfect venue to sell vintage clothing, vintage textiles, homewares and Clare's fabulous cloche hats. The Vintage Bazaar has now spread to other towns. Check out thevintagebazaar.blogspot.co.uk to keep up to date with news of our Vintage Bazaar events.
The Vintage Bazaar is a wonderful event with many stalls selling quality vintage and handmade delights... A delicious selection of textiles and trimmings... Stacks of bold 50's designs... And so much more!
Perfect for unusual presents. A brilliant day out! Saturday 27th April 2013 Open from 9.00 am until 3.00 p.m Admission only £2 email JLTG40@aol.com ........................................................

FILM NIGHT
The Descendants (2011).
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Judy Greer, Beau Bridges
'The Descendants' is set in Hawaii and follows the unpredictable journey of an American family at a crossroads. Matt King (George Clooney), a husband and father of two girls, must re-examine his past and navigate his future when his wife is in a boating accident off Waikiki.
He awkwardly attempts to repair his relationship with his daughters -- 10-year-old precocious Scottie (Amara Miller) and rebellious 17-year-old Alexandra (Shailene Woodley) -- while wrestling with a decision to sell his family's land. Handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries, the Kings own some of the last priceless virgin parcels of tropical beach in the islands.
When Alexandra drops the bombshell that her mother was in the midst of a romantic fling at thetime of the accident, Matt has to take a whole new look at his life, not to mention his legacy,during a week of momentous decisions.
With his girls in tow, he embarks on a haphazard search for his wife's lover. Along the way, in encounters alternately funny, troublesome and transcendent, he realizes he's finally on course toward rebuilding his life and family.
Run Time: 110min.
To watch the trailer click here!
Wednesday 8th May 2013 Doors Open from 7.00pm for 7.30 pm start Tickets: £6.00 To include a pre-film glass of wine. Book tickets on 01252 844 876

Ongoing Events

Jubilee Hall Community Opportunities
Over 50 different organisations now regularly use the halls for: exercise classes, yoga, pilates, ballet, kick boxing, learning to paint, playing the guitar, ballroom dancing, line dancing, singing or acting...
Maybe you want to join and participate in one of the clubs or organisations such as: HAG (Hartley Arts Group), U3A, Wednesday Club, film nights, literary lunches, jazz nights, craft fairs, antique fairs...
Or maybe you want to know about Caterpillars School or are simply interested in holding your own event whether it be a celebratory party, fund-raising event, wedding reception or business meeting...
Please call the halls’ administrator Jan Phillips for more information.
This is your community hall, which has been the main focus of Hartley Wintney community gatherings for over 110 years.
The new Jubilee Hall design incorporates all the very best green elements that will ensure it runs at the lowest possible cost and will be sustainable well into the next century. It is an example of what best practice and design can achieve.
Victoria and Jubilee Halls, West Green Road, Hartley Wintney, Hants, RG27 8RE. Telephone Jan Phillips, Halls Administrator on 01252 844 876.

Clock Tower Fund

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.
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 ready for use

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, then 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.
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.