Chapel Street, Thornbury, BS35 2BJ
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The Armstrong Hall Trust and Thornbury Community and Arts are delighted to announce that they have completed the appraisal of the project to refurbish and reopen the Armstrong Hall Complex in Chapel Street, and the plans have been approved.
Everyone has worked very hard over seven months to develop and check the feasibility of this venture. It has involved both ensuring that the refurbishment works will be undertaken to meet the latest, stringent, public safety requirements, and checking that the operations plan is sound.
The major gift from benefactress Maggie Lansdown, in memory of her mother, long-time Thornbury resident Betty Brock, means that the scheme can now go ahead.
The Complex will comprise the Cossham Hall, a historic space seating 120 people, the Armstrong Hall, with capacity for 300 and full theatrical facilities, and a spacious foyer/meeting area.
This venue will serve all performance and community groups which need the use of larger spaces, all at ground level for easy and safe access. The halls can also be hired for parties, weddings, and many other purposes.
Many exciting events and activities are planned, so local people will have excellent entertainment options on their doorstep.
The venue will be managed and operated under lease as a not-for-profit community business and charity, to benefit the town and local area. It will be reliant on voluntary support, and there will be many and varied opportunities to contribute to this significant venture in the heart of Thornbury.
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