From AGM Reflections to Fireworks and Festive Fairs!

Knowbury Memorial Hall recently held its Annual General Meeting, where members of the public joined us to share their thoughts about the hall. We received a mix of feedback, some very positive and some more critical.  We want to thank everyone who took the time to attend and offer their views. All comments have been taken on board as we continue to make improvements to our much-loved community space.

Our Oktoberfest celebration was a huge success and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who came along! We received fantastic feedback from attendees and our special lager on draught brought in for the occasion proved to be a real hit.  Our sincere thanks to all the volunteers and supporters who helped make the evening such a great success.

Before the fireworks begin, don’t forget our ever-popular Coffee & Cake Morning on Saturday 1st November, from 10am to noon. Come along for a friendly catch-up over tea, coffee and delicious homemade cakes, everyone is very welcome!

Then we move on to the next two big seasonal events:

• Bonfire & Fireworks Display – Friday 8th November

  Gates open at 6pm, with hot food, refreshments and our fully licensed bar available throughout the evening. It promises to be a brilliant night for all ages!

• Annual Christmas Fair

  Get into the festive spirit at our much-loved Christmas Fair, Sunday 23rd November, 11am-2pm.  Browse a wonderful selection of artisan crafts and gifts, perfect for your Christmas shopping. There’ll be games for children, including tombola and snowball toss, along with homemade cakes, hot food and refreshments to enjoy throughout the day.

  
  

  And of course, Santa’s Grotto will be open for magical visits! 

  To help us ensure there are enough gifts for every child, we’re encouraging pre-bookings for Santa’s Grotto at £3 per child.

  
  

  Please contact Christine on 07926 985620 or book online at kmh1958@co.uk to reserve your place.

  
  

  Walk-ins will still be warmly welcomed on the day, we’d love to see as many smiling faces as possible!

  
  

In addition to these special events, our regular activities continue:

• Ballroom Dancing every Monday evening (contact Alan on 07890 707759 for details).

• Thursday Social Nights each week (except the first Thursday of the month when the ever-popular Quiz Night takes place). The Social Nights feature a different food offering every week, so there’s always something new to enjoy!

Looking Ahead

The festive season is just around the corner and we’ve got even more events to look forward to at Knowbury Memorial Hall:

• FREE Seniors’ Christmas Lunch – Wednesday 3rd December, 12.30pm, invites will be sent out, RSVP to hall.

  A special thank-you to our local villagers aged 65 and over — come and enjoy a festive meal on us!

  
  

• Christmas Party Night – Saturday 13th December, 6.30pm to late, £25.

  An evening of festive platters, live music and a fully stocked bar — the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and neighbours.

  
  

• The Magic of Christmas: Family Party & Kids’ Disco – Sunday 14th December, 3pm-5.30pm, £5.

  A fun-filled afternoon for all the family, with music, dancing and Christmas cheer for everyone!  A buffet will be provided and during the event, Santa will make an appearance, handing out a small gift to the children — adding an extra touch of magic to this joyful family celebration.  For the grown-ups our fully licensed bar will also be open through-out the afternoon, so everyone can join in the festive fun.