Village Hall Events
The Calendar below shows up-coming events occurring in Bishopstone Village Hall. Click on the entry to see it in full. Below the Calendar you can find a synopsis of many of the events - and more details may also be found in the Clubs and Organisations section of this website
BISHOPSTONE VILLAGE HALL EVENTS FOR SPRING 2018
MOVIOLA IN BISHOPSTONE VILLAGE HALL
Friday 23rd March: “Loving Vincent” (12A) A Moviola evening with a difference. Matthew Button, the son of Heather Adeley, was heavily involved in the making of this very unusual and acclaimed film. He will give a pre-film talk about his experiences.
Friday 27th April: “The Mountain Between Us” (12A)
Tickets for all films £6, available from bvhticketoffice@btinternet.com or from 01722 781044 or 780002.
Doors open 7 for 7.30pm, cash bar ices and snacks available.
BISHOPSTONE VILLAGE HALL COMMUNITY LUNCHES: Wedneday 7th March – Speaker, Rita from the Burnbake Trust.
Wednesday 4th April – with Fovant Badges Society Talk
Tickets £7.50 for 2 course lunch, including glass of wine or soft drink, from 781044, 780002 or bvhticketoffice@btinternet.com. Doors open 12 for 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along. It is not a closed group, but for anyone who fancies lunch out for a change, with an interesting half-hour talk. Just phone to book a place or to get help with local transport.
SUNDAY 29TH APRIL: RURAL ARTS presents “MUMBO JUMBO” in Bishopstone Village Hall.
The cheery trio of Oliver, Chris and Phil describe themselves as “Troubadours and Raconteurs in a Rootsy, Folky, Bluesy Vibe”, combining excellent musicianship with lively banter and an audience connection second to none. (A quote from Folk Monthly Magazine). They were nominated in the British Blues Awards 2016 for Songwriting and Performance, and should give us a lively evening’s entertainment. On stage at 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Ticket prices as follows: Adults £8, Concessions £7, Children £5, plus optional supper for £5. (Please state any dietary requirements when booking supper). Licensed cash bar available.
Book online at < bvhticketoffice@btinternet.com > or phone 01722 781044 or 780002
Bishopstone Village Hall AGM : Tuesday 8th May, 7 for 7.30pm. All welcome to come and listen to what we have done, what we need to do, and say what you would like us to do.
BISHOPSTONE VILLAGE HALL SPRING FAIR: SATURDAY 19TH MAY, 10 – 12.00.
The Spring Fair is when we have a massive plant stall where you can get almost everything you might need to top up your summer garden and greenhouse. Always loads of tomatoes, courgettes and healthy perennials and bedding, plus the regular stalls like tombola, cakes, bric a brac, books, raffle etc., and coffees to chat over. All donations most welcome. For donations contact any committee member or phone Pat on 01722 780002 for more info. Anyone wishing to hire a sales table at the fair (£5), phone Margaret on 780471.
CANVAS AND CAMERAS
The next meeting will be on 12th and 19th March 2018, 2 – 3.30pm in Bishopstone Village Hall. This group usually meets on the first and third Mondays of the month, £3 per session. For more information, phone Les (780761) or Roger (780316).
Some photography/painting/drawing afternoons are held on extra days or at different times or venues, so always please check arrangements.
BISHOPSTONE NEEDLES AND PINS CRAFT GROUP
The next meetings will be on Thursdays 8th and 22nd March, then every other Thursday afternoon, 2 - 4pm. Bring along any knitting, embroidery, quilting, tapestry or other hobby needlework, and enjoy a cup of tea and cake in Bishopstone Village Hall, only £2.50.
Call Caroline 01722 781044 for more information, or for help with transport.
BISHOPSTONE COMMUNITY CAFE
The next coffee mornings will be on March 1st and 15th, 10 – 11.30am, then every other Thursday. The village hall is open to everyone for a chat, serving coffees, teas or cold drinks, with paperback exchange and seasonal produce when available.
BABY AND TODDLER GROUP: This is EVERY FRIDAY MORNING in Bishopstone Village Hall from 9.30 – 11.00am. Telephone Sarah Brough for up to date information, (07825 442110).
PILATES IN BISHOPSTONE VILLAGE HALL: Contact Claudine on 07788 587937.
OTHER FILMS AND SPORTING EVENTS
- THE BISHOPSTONE MAGIC LANTERN SOCIETY
plus
- BIG SCREEN COVERAGE OF MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE HALL
This opens up a range of TV programmes that can be viewed by a mass audience in the hall and further details will be published in future issues of STaB and on the website.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Big Lottery Fund in assisting the refurbishment of the Village Hall.
