Lasting memories

My first memory of going to the Town Hall was when I was about 5 years old and my Mum took me to see “Bambi” and then later a film called “Mrs Wiggs and the Cabbage Patch” That was in 1945.
When I was at Martinborough School our fancy dress party was held in the hall and I have a photo taken in the foyer of me dressed as a gypsy.
Ceilidh’s were held for Scottish dancing evenings and my favourite as a youngster, Burns Supper night when they would hold the Piping of the Haggis. The piper would lead in the procession with pipes blazing followed by the plate of haggis (made by Mrs Finlayson) and then Ernie Arcus brandishing his large knife and fork. He would then recite the ode to the haggis ending with a grand stabbing of the “puddin”.
It was very impressive.
Over the years I have been to movies, balls, cabarets, concerts, shows, dinners and many other celebrations in the Hall. I remember the very impressive grand staircase that used to lead upstairs and feel it was such a mistake to remove it.
I am so glad the Hall has been saved to enhance our village and stand as a tribute to the memory of our forefathers and also as a venue for many happy celebrations in the future.
Mary Smith