Amazing gift of ancient signature to Old Town Hall

Great news

The Guardians of the Old Town Hall CIC*(community interest company), which has taken over the lease of the Old Town Hall and plans to turn it into a heritage and community centre, has revealed how a hand has reached down through history to support the project.

At the centre of the group’s vision for the hall is an exhibition dedicated to the English Civil War, particularly the little-known but important battle of Weymouth in 1645 which centred around Chapelhay.

The group was amazed when a 350-year-old letter was presented to them which bares the signature of Colonel William Sydenham, a Dorset man and MP for Melcombe who led the bloody battle and played a pivotal role in helping to win the war for the Parliamentarians... read the rest of this Dorset Echo Article here.

Boho Shark being built in Old Town Hall this week

A 10 foot long,mirrored Boho Shark, kindly sponsored by Boho Bar is currently taking shape in the OTH... IT'll only be mirrored if we get enough unwanted complimentary CDs to skin it with so please can you drop any you have off at the Old Town Hall, many thanks in advance!

Emeraldant Childrens Carnival Workshop@ The Old Town Hall

Mere days after the lease was signed, the Old Town Hall has been tidied and is already being put to good use, as you can see...

The giant fish and all the little fish are being made by local children to compliment the giant Veasta, The Chesil Beach monster, built during a recent carnival skills workshop, also led by Sarah Butterworth, of EmeraldAnt, an innovative, community focussed arts practitioner, with many years experience in engaging the community.

What's that in the OTH?



A giant fish, obviously... and Lewis dancing...





Tidying up at the end of a busy day...

Chapelhay Community News - surveying of steps wall taking place now...

Chapelhay Community News - surveying of steps wall taking place now...
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Chapelhay Community News - surveying of steps wall taking place now...