Hoby & District Village Hall

Hoby & District Village Hall, which services the villages of Hoby, Rotherby, Ragdale and Brooksby, has undergone a major refurbishment programme. In the last two years the exterior has been repainted, a new village clock has been installed and the grounds have been radically landscaped.
The latest project, the replastering and decoration of the interior walls, the fitting of new radiators and the inclusion of a doorway into a new storage area to the rear of the hall, has now been completed and the hall is again resplendent. Come and see it or, better still, come to some of the many events held in the hall (details below).
Much of the work has been possible through Shire Grants and donations from the Parish Council, for which we are eternally grateful.

Hire Charges:
Hoby village hall can be hired for a variety of private or public functions. Charges are as follows,
1. Meetings/clubs e.g. Committees, Councils, Badminton, Keep Fit etc.
Local £9, Non-local £12

2. Children's parties and teas
Local £15, Non-local £20

3. Auctions, Fairs, Fetes, Sales, etc.
Local £40, Non-local £53

4. Suppers, dances, discos, wedding receptions, etc.
Local £50, Non-local £66 (£25 deposit)

5. Horticultural shows
Local £60, Non-local £80

6. Elections
All £80

Local = Hoby/Rotherby/Brooksby/Ragdale

A bar licence MUST be obtained (hirer's responsibility) when serving alcohol.

The hall must be vacated by 1am. weekdays, midnight Saturdays unless a special extension has been granted by the Village Hall Committee.

Bookings: Audrey Gatward 01664 434240
Ann Kell 01664 434370

Events Calendar

REGULAR EVENTS AT HOBY VILLAGE HALL

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
First Thursday in the month
Contact Mary Burton, (Sec.) 01664 434891

PARISH COUNCIL
First Monday in March, June, Sept. and Dec.
Contact Anne Giles (Clerk) 01664 434049

CHILDREN'S DANCE
Thursdays, 4.00 pm to 4.30pm. Term Time

YOGA
Tuesday Evenings 7.00pm to 8.00pm.

THE HOBY PAINTING GROUP
Learn all you need to know, through one to one tuition, about colour, composition, tone, space. How to produce a good painting!
Beginners and experienced welcome.
Every Friday, 10.00am - 3.30pm
Fee: £60 for 10 weeks
For more information contact:Paul Gent 01509 212414 or pablogent@yahoo.com

Centre Stage Productions

Centre Stage is the Rural & Community Touring Scheme which brings entertainment to community venues. Tours include a wide range of theatre, music, opera, dance, storytelling and poetry, children's theatre, puppetry and comedy theatre and where appropriate participatory workshops. All the shows are professional performances subsidised by Melton Borough Council and financially supported by the Arts Council of England, East Midlands Arts and Regional Arts Lottery programme.

Centre Stage Productions 2009

Friday 17th April 2009 - AN EVENING WITH MERVYN STUTTER - Mervyn is an actor, comedian, scriptwriter, satirical songwriter, guitarist, founder member of The Flying Pickets and has worked widely in theatre, comedy, cabaret and TV. Adults £7, Children £4.

Thursday 28th May 2009 – UMDOMO WESIZWE – African a capella singing and dance group.

Thursday 29th October 2009 – NOT ABOUT HEROES - Clap Trap Productions - by Stephen Macdonald. A biting recognition of the absurdity of war, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the end of the Great War, this is a moving drama about the real-life relationship between two great First World War poets, Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon. “Every line, every word fits and has a huge impact on the Audience.”

All concerts have a licenced bar and refreshments.

Information and advanced booking, contact:
Maureen Coleman 01664 434120

A percentage of the takings of Centre Stage events will go to the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund.

Centre Screen Film Shows

Centre Screen brings film shows to rural village halls, offering a wide range of films from old classics to recent blockbusters at low prices. It is sponsored by the County and Borough Councils, UK Film Council, Phoenix Arts and EM Media.

Centre Screen Filming Dates 2009

Thursday 15th January 2009 – The Other Boleyn Girl

Thursday 12th March 2009 – Brideshead Revisited

There is the prospect of getting more films later in the season, but this will depend on the interest shown in those listed above. Suggestions for the choice of films are welcome.

Refreshments on sale at all performances, Adults £3.00 Children £2.00
Pay at door, but phone to book: Sandra Danaher 01664 434002