Broadstone War Memorial Hall
Please telephone our Bookings Secretary to discuss hiring fees as they are currently under review Work began in January 1957.
Have you ever walked past the War Memorial Hall in Tudor Road and wondered about the origins of this pre-cast concrete building with its curved roof? A Memorial Hall scheme had been launched at a public meeting in 1946, a committee was formed and by the end of that year £1,548 had been raised. The place chosen was on the site of an old coach house on land rented from the Council. Originally it was
05/09/2024
30/08/2024
Not long till this year's Plays 'n Chips. This year we have three one-act plays for you, a comedy written by local author Malcolm L Miller, a mystery by a very well known Victorian writer and a quirky comedy to complete the trio. Come and see the plays and enjoy a fish and chip supper. Dorset cream tea if you are coming to the matinee! Hope to see you there!!
28/08/2024
EARLY BIRD PRICES MUST BE PAID FOR BY SUNDAY 1st SEPTEMBER
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19/07/2024
Come and check out the first ever Table Top Gaming Convention at the Broadstone War Memorial Hall. Further details are shown below:
19/07/2024
Another painting weekend is underway and our sets are looking fantastic! We can’t wait to see these in action in our upcoming production of Cinderella, coming January 2025 🎭
10/07/2024
Only a couple of weeks to go! Tickets are still available. Bring your own drink. Enjoy!
06/06/2024
We are THRILLED to announce that our upcoming production for January 2025 will be ….. CINDERELLA.
Written by the hugely talented David Gigg and directed by Emma-Louise Pottinger, this is the story you know and love… as you’ve never seen it before. A brand new retelling of a beloved classic which will have you rolling in the aisles. Plenty of fun and laughter for parents and children alike… you won’t want to miss this production! Coming to Broadstone War Memorial Hall, January 2025.
Auditions will be announced soon, if you would like to get involved in this seasons production, please do keep your eyes peeled for more info!
27/04/2024
Dirty Dusting Play is a comedy about a small group of cleaners who are about to be made redundant and who think about what else they can do, which is where the comedy starts.......
Charity quiz last week end for Life Education Wessex raised approx. £4,000!!!!! Next charity quiz organised by Emily White will be for Teddy20 on 8th November 24. Details will follow nearer the time.
26/02/2024
A huge thank you to Supply Tree for their kind sponsorship of the Charity Quiz Night organized by Emily White on 19th April. If you would like to enter a team for this event, to be held at Broadstone War Memorial Hall, please contact [email protected]
We look forward to a fabulous night of quizzing!
Many thanks to all who have and are saving stamps for the Bone Cancer Research Trust.
You may be interested to know the total raised from the Stamp Appeal in 2023 was a truly INCREDIBLE £12,903.80 in the UK😲🎇🙌
That’s the equivalent of 430 hours of research 🤗🧡
Thanks so much!
Please keep them coming!
Box is on the notice board at the back of the hall.
02/02/2024
Our next production is Losing Louis by Simon Mendes Da Costa.
Interwoven events from past and present blend together in this touching comedy.
Secrets that refuse to remain buried erupt as family members are brought together, after years of separation to face it all out in the bedroom - the place where all the confusion began.
For full details of tickets see poster below.
22/01/2024
That’s all folks
And the final curtain has fallen on PantoMan for 2024. Thank you to every single one of you who came along to see our show. Your support means the world to us.
Thank you to our incredible cast and crew for your hard work and dedication. It’s been quite a year! You are all amazing and forever part of the Broadstone Pantomime Family. Our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you.
Bring on 2025!! It’s gonna be amazing … see you there!!
Friday 26th July looks like it is going to be a fantastic evening! More details will follow.
16/01/2024
16/01/2024
Pantoman needs YOUR help to defeat the Basic Witch and save panto!
Join Pantoman, Robin Hood, Gaston, Snow White, Gepetto, Fairy Goodworks and many other characters you know and love… and see if good can triumph over evil! Will panto be stopped forever?!? Come and find out!!
Book your tickets now!
Booking via the link in our bio, the ‘book now’ button on Facebook, through our website, or in person at Hillier Wilson Estate Agent in Broadstone.
15/01/2024
My upcoming Flashback Fridays Line Dance Valentine's social is now SOLD OUT
If you'd like to come & dance with us, our next social will be Sat 6th July Broadstone War Memorial Hall - details to follow nearer the time.
14/01/2024
Forthcoming events.
14/01/2024
Happy New Year!
Most our are regular groups have returned after the Christmas break and Panto is in full swing.
If you have not come to the Broadstone War Memorial Hall yet this year, we hope that the following lists of activities, clubs and groups will tempt you. Enjoy!
14/01/2024
Don’t forget that Pantoman needs all your help to defeat the Basic Witch, so make sure to wear your best superhero outfit!! Our front of house team are laden with sweeties to give out to any children… or indeed adults who come along in fancy dress!!!
Thank you ladies!! We loved these outfits at this evenings performance. 🙌🏼
14/01/2024
It’s a four show weekend!! Keep your eyes peeled for lots more silliness from our cast and crew this weekend…
Are you coming to see us this weekend or next? Book your tickets now. If you missed out on our sold-out matinees this weekend, we have one more next weekend and there’s a couple of tickets left! Get in there quick!
Book you tickets via the link in our bio, via the ‘Book Now’ button on Facebook, through our website, or in person at Hillier Wilson Estate Agent in Broadstone. Limited evening tickets available on the door this weekend.
11/01/2024
Appreciation post and HUGE shout out to our INCREDIBLE crew who not only work so hard during our rehearsals and show run…. But put in countless hours over the year, behind the scenes, making sure that everything is prepped, built, edited, created and organised ready for show run. We simply couldn’t put on our productions without them and the days and days they give up voluntarily to make our shows a success. We thank you all so much.
L-R Top Row: Jenny Tarrant (prompt) Derek Tarrant (crew lead) Toryn Smith (lighting) Hannah Swan (stage manager) Michael Parsons (backstage crew) Sam Kanisius (wardrobe) Catharine Hutchings (backstage crew) Will Lowbridge (tech)
L-R Bottom Row: Steven Carter (sound) Emma-Louise Pottinger (director) Leah Jane (makeup) Elisha Cave (choreographer)
11/01/2024
One show down…. seven more to go!
We can’t wait for Friday when we continue our three weekend run of PANTOMAN! Have you booked your tickets yet? Our matinees this weekend have basically sold out now but we do have evening availability on Friday and Saturday.
Our chosen charity representatives will be attending and speaking at the final show, Saturday 20th at 7.30pm, so if you would to hear all about where the money is going and the people it will be helping, please do book in for that performance. It’s always a little bit of an extra mischievous night as our director will be in the audience for this performance…and so our cheeky cast and crew alike, have been known to play up a little bit throughout the show 😉
Book your tickets now via the link in our bio, via the ‘book tickets’ button on our page, through our website… or in person at Hillier Wilson Estate Agents in Broadstone.
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Our Story
Have you ever walked past the War Memorial Hall in Tudor Road and wondered about the origins of this pre-cast concrete building with its curved roof? A Memorial Hall scheme had been launched at a public meeting in 1946, a committee was formed and by the end of that year £1,548 had been raised. The place chosen was on the site of an old coach house on land rented from the Council. Originally it was to be a joint venue with the British Legion but when land became available for their own building they withdrew although they were still willing to give their support to the Committee.
Fund raising included collections in shops and house to house, loans and donations and a production by the Broadstone Players. By 1955 it had risen to nearly £4,000 plus a grant of £2,200 from the Ministry of Education and a loan from the National Council of Social Services. The original plan was costed at over £9,000 but besides not having that much money building regulations at the time limited the amount which could be spent. After four alternative plans had been rejected the Committee viewed the hall at Fordingbridge and an order for a similar building was placed with the Reema Construction Company Ltd of Salisbury consisting of a hall together with cloakrooms, kitchen, cinema projection box, stage and dressing rooms at a cost of £5,000. Work began in January 1957. Running expenses were estimated to be £45 per year. Site clearance was done by H J Palmer Ltd. Trustees were to be Dr J C A Norman, Mr R Hann, Major R Neille-Jones and Mr S J W Smith. The design was not unique, besides Fordingbridge variations can be found in other villages in the area including Witchampton, West Parley, Verwood and Combe Bissett near Salisbury.
On 31 June 1957 a Committee Meeting was held for the first time in the new Hall. The official opening was on 10 August 1957. A procession formed in the British Legion and, accompanied by a hymn, proceeded to the platform, where Chairman Dr J C A Norman made the introductory remarks and W W Llewelyn declared the Hall open. A memorial plaque to the war dead was unveiled by the Mayor of Poole and the ceremony was followed by a dance.
To celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977 a room was added on to the side.
The Hall still has trustees and is run by a Management Committee. Four times a year the users’ representatives meet. It is well used and plays an important role in Broadstone life.
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