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Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall What Next?

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PLEASE HELP - YOUR SUGGESTIONS ARE NEEDED URGENTLY

We are seeking ideas for how we might extend the facilities at the Memorial Hall. We are clear there is a need for better storage of some items and an enhancement of back-stage facilities to support our excellent Drama Productions.

BUT - your views are urgently needed on what additional activities might we be able to accommodate. For example:

  • back-stage facilities to help in props and scene construction for drama and similar events?

  • better facilities for practical craft work generally (we have had folk building bee hives in the dining room before now!)?

  • perhaps a Repair Shop type facility?

  • a Men's Shed - somewhere to just meet and 'potter' or perhaps also working alongside PayBack personnel to perform village maintenance tasks or make things for the school for example?

  • a general practical hobbies space for all ages?

  • somewhere even an antique restoration class might be located?

  • any more?

Please indicate your support or otherwise for these initial ideas as indicated. To get extra copies - click the PDF Icon BELOW to download,, or collect from the Memorial Hall Foyer.

OR JUST EMAIL YOUR GENERAL COMMENTS TO: survey@hampsthwaite.org.uk

Please return all completed surveys to the box in the hall foyer or email to: survey@hampsthwaite.org.uk

Please help - none of these things can happen without the clear evidence of your support various funding bodies require.
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Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall What Next?
PLEASE HELP - YOUR SUGGESTIONS ARE NEEDED URGENTLY

We are seeking ideas for how we might extend the facilities at the Memorial Hall. We are clear there is a need for better storage of some items and an enhancement of back-stage facilities to support our excellent Drama Productions.
- click for full size image