6 February 2007
Activities at Merchistoun Hall
Showing of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’
The cut throat world of magazines comes to the big screen at Merchistoun Hall in
Horndean this weekend as it proudly presents ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ (PG).
The film stars Meryl Streep as a tyrannical magazine editor in this hugely enjoyable tale of the world of fashion. The film also features Anne Hathaway & Stanley Tucci.
Tickets are on sale and on the door at £5 (including a complimentary drink) from 7pm
with the show starting at 7.30pm.
For more details call the box office on 023 92 597114
Merchistoun Hall meeting
Users and potential users of Merchistoun Hall are invited to attend a special meeting at
Merchistoun Hall, on Thursday February 22, at 7.30pm.
The evening will help shape two new groups for the association: A fundraising group and a new activities group.
The evening will also launch the ‘Friends of Merchistoun Hall’ project - a group of volunteers who make the work of the association known to the wider community and support its development.
There will be a buffet and refreshments.
The staff and trustees hope that it will be a well attended creative evening that sees the association develop its services even further to benefit its local community.
Starlights young drama group
A Victorian orphanage, a strict house-keeper, a ghost & a ‘magic’ butterfly are just some of the ingredients that make up the next production to be staged by the Starlights 5-7 young drama group at Merchistoun Hall in Horndean.
‘The fountain of Youth’ is the title for the play that has been created by the young
members of the group, who are aged between five and seven years of age.
There are also places available for those young aspiring actors who want to join the drama group which meets every Wednesday during term time at the centre.
Each week there are rehearsals for productions presented in the halls professionally
equipped theatre. Plus games, story-making, art (which includes set design,
program & poster design) and is led by the Centre’s Senior Manager - Brendan Charles.
For more details on joining the group call Brendan on 023 9259 7114.
Drama workshops
How about magic, fantasy creatures and stage fighting workshops over half term?
The week also includes: a big screen visit to Horndean Technology college, a professional theatre visit with a production of Jules Verne’s classic ‘Journey to The
Centre of the Earth’ and taking part in the Make It Happen multi arts & play day!
The week promises five days of fun discovering costumes and scenery which require heaps of imagination from the children who attend.
The early birds session is available each morning from 8am – 9.30am and a new chill out session is open from 3.30pm to 6pm.
For enrolment details call the office on 023 2959 7114.
Production of ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’ on stage!
A heart stopping performance full of puppets, miniature worlds and dangerous dinosaurs
erupts into life at Merchistoun Hall on Monday February 19 at 2.30pm.
Blue coat theatre bring Jules Verne’s classic ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’ to life
on stage!
Audiences of all ages are invited to join Axel, Proff Lidenbrock & their faithful duck
Gertrude as they encounter their most dangerous & exhilarating voyage ever… to the
centre of the earth.
Tickets are on sale now and on the door at £8 & £5 - calling the box office on 023
9259 7114.
This one off performance at the hall is presented in association with HCC Hog The
Limelight Scheme – bringing professional arts to rural areas.
Merchistoun Matters
The spring edition of Horndean Community Association’s seasonal magazine
Merchistoun Matters is out now!
This edition details all that goes on each week at the centre, special events & updates on what is going on at the centre with articles on its holiday workshops for February Half
Term. Cinema features for the spring & new activities/fundraising groups.
You can get a copy by coming into the centre Monday - Friday from 9am – 3pm, or send a stamped addressed envelope for a copy to be posted to you, or a copy can be emailed to you, by emailing us at hca.admin@btconnect.com