A reminder that the next winter talk in the Hall is from Bishop Brian Castle. On Monday 25th he will be delivering a talk giving Reflections on an Episcopal Ministry. The talk will be an informative and relaxed event, helped along with a licensed bar. The event starts at 7:30pm.
Author: Bill Hodgson
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English Church Bells and Bellringing By Sara Coward Tower Captain, St Mary’s Stogumber
An entertaining and informative talk tracing the history and manufacture of bells, and the English style of ringing. Information about Timberscombe and other local church bells. Illustrated with slides, sound and video clips. 18th March at 7:30pm at St. Petrocks Church. Download the poster here: Bellringer poster 27.1.19
Wellbeing on Air
Venetia Moore has a new radio slot on West Somerset Radio, ‘Wellbeing Wednesday’ starting this week. Every Wednesday at 1.30pm she will be sharing some information on different health and wellbeing topics; talking everyone through a mindful guided relaxation, giving out notices on any wellbeing events, activities and workshops happening in this area. Some weeks … Continue reading Wellbeing on Air
Film Club Volunteers Needed for Monday Night (18th)
On Monday night (18th) we will be showing On Chesil Beach at 7 for 7:30pm. The club needs 3 volunteers to run the desk and deliver ice cream. If anyone is able to help please let me know. Thanks, Bill.
Would you like to see Opera and Ballet (nearly) live at the Hall?
According to a show of hands at a recent film screening there is interest in seeing events from the Royal Opera House in the hall. I have been slowly piecing together how such a scheme would work. I have made contact with two distributors of live events and understand how their licensing works, which is … Continue reading Would you like to see Opera and Ballet (nearly) live at the Hall?
Film Club February 18th: On Chesil Beach
Our next screening will be On Chesil Beach on Monday 18th February at 7pm for 7:30. In 1962 England, conservative, demure violinist Florence (Saoirse Ronan) and brash, working class graduate student Edward (Billy Howle) fall in love despite their different backgrounds. They get married, but things fall apart on their honeymoon at Chesil Beach when … Continue reading Film Club February 18th: On Chesil Beach
Film Night – Mon 21st Jan – Phantom Thread
The 2019 Season will begin with what Daniel Day-Lewis is calling his last film, Phantom Thread. Rated as the Number 2 film for 2018 by The Guardian, set in the glamour of 1950s post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock and his sister Cyril are at the center of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants … Continue reading Film Night – Mon 21st Jan – Phantom Thread
Wootton Courtenay Village Hall 100 Club
Invitations to join the 100 Club in support of the Village Hall for 2019 have been delivered to each household in the village; we look forward to receiving your completed forms. These can be returned to the Village Shop, Hilary at ‘Woodpeckers’ or Lesley at ‘Silvertrees’. Thanks to you who have replied so promptly. Additional … Continue reading Wootton Courtenay Village Hall 100 Club
How to access the Internet at the Village Hall
The installation of Internet access at the Village Hall was completed this week. A WiFi point now exists high on the wall behind the stage, providing a signal within the hall for everyone to use. The Committee has created a policy for using the service to cover various risks and eventualities. In practise, access is … Continue reading How to access the Internet at the Village Hall
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