Event
7th September 2024 - 15th August 2024
Victoria Hall - Glossop-Heritage Open Days
This Iconic Grade II listed building will showcase our plans for the future.
About
7th September 2024 - 15th August 2024
Victoria Hall Grade II Listed building was built to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1886, it has been many things to many people for more than a century, it is now a creative community Hub in Glossop town centre.
Originally built as a reading room, over the years the Hall has hosted, Balls and dances, sporting events like wrestling, political meetings and talks including suffragette meetings, musical, operatic and dramatic performances and heritage talks and events.
The Creative community Hub provides space for conversation, collaboration and creativity.
The Community Arts Centre welcomes friends, professionals and visitors, creative groups and businesses, to socialise, create, exhibit, rehearse, perform, learn, find support, share and network.
All elements of the centre are creative and community led, from workshops, community support, music, food and drink, exhibitions, events, experiences and volunteering opportunities .
The building is currently run by the volunteers of The Friends of Victoria Hall, offering groups such as Bingo, social groups, digital inclusion sessions as well as craft fairs and other fundraising events.
Timings & Tours
Saturday 07 September:1000-1500: Open Day with Children’s art exhibition (local Primary Schools) & genealogy sessions – Heritage gardening group 1000-1200. Refreshments available
Tuesday 10 September:1300-1500: Prize Bingo – Heritage themed (free) refreshments available
Thursday 12 September:1900-2200: Historical Talks from Glossop Heritage Trust – Women of Glossop with Kate Raine (19.30 – 21.30) – refreshments available
Friday 13 September:1900-2200: Musical evening with Glossop Old Band - refreshments & licenced bar available
Saturday 14 September:1000-1500: Open Day with Past, Present & Future of Victoria Hall with Friends of Victoria Hall and Glossop Heritage Trust & genealogy sessions - refreshments available
Sunday 15 September:1000-1500: Vintage collectables & antiques fair (free entry – to book a stall email fovhglossop@outlook.com) refreshments available
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions: some events will need booking in advance, see our Social Media
Booking contact name: Friends of Victoria Hall ; Booking email:fovhglossop@outlook.com
Alternative booking website:https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaHallGlossop/ Booking opens: 06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
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