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Village Hall News
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| 02 October 2023. | Book Launch - Our Forth Bridge MADE FROM GIRDERS |
| Brought to you by the local Book Club, the author Barbara Henderson will be visiting the Village Hall
on Friday 13th October to attend the lauch of her new book Our Forth Bridge - Made From Girders.
The evening will start with a talk by the author followed by a Q&A session. A 2 course meal well then be served (cold buffet) after which you will have the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of the book. A Licensed Bar will be available throughout the evening. This is a ticket only event, spaces are limited, ticket cost £10 per person. To purchase a ticket, please use the contact us button above. | |
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| 14 April 2023. | Performance of Multimedia Folk Ballet |
| A performance of a new multimedia folk ballet, The Swan of Salen, inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake
and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein will be performed by The Willow Trio and Ballet Folk in the
Village Hall on Thursday 20th April 2023 - from 7pm.
Featuring a unique blend of Tchaikovsky's iconic music and traditional melodies played live by The Willow Trio, enchanting footage of ballet dancers performing stunning choreography by Deborah Norris of Ballet Folk will be projected behind the musicians as they perform, transporting audiences to another time and place. Tickets must be pre-booked on Eventbrite, places are limited, details are shown on their poster which can be viewed here. | |
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| 28 November 2021. | Calligraphy Workshop |
| As the hall has re-opened with certain restrictions still in place we have a booking from the
Modern Calligraphy Company who are offering Calligraphy Workshops in the hall, the next one being on Wednesday 8th
December 2021 from 19:00 to 21:30.
Places are limited and all the details are shown on their poster which can be viewed here. | |
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| 20 March 2020. | Hall Closed Until Further Notice |
| Due to the Covid-19 virus situation and with immediate effect the hall is closed to all hires
and will remain so until we are advised by the authorities it is safe to re-open.
This means that the decision to hold a comprehensive event on the 8th May to celebrate VE75 Day has also been cancelled, however it is hoped that we can re-schedule this to August and combine with VJ Day celebrations. | |
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| 16 September 2018. | Village Hall Toilet Refurbished |
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Another much needed improvment has just been completed in the hall. For a number of years the male toilets
have sufferent from damp and condensation with the paint peeling and other undesirable effects, the solution
to which of course was much more than re-painting. The Hall Management Committee decided to have the toilets
completely stripped back to the bare walls, lined with thermally insulated plasterboards and replastered,
loft insulation, an extraction fan, a new washbasin and WC, fully re-plumbed and finally completely re-painted.
After finding a suitable contractor who could handle all the the multi-trades work it took two weeks to complete the task. Thanks to the dedication and attention to detail from the contractor, the visual result was even better than expected and should resolve this long standing issue. Below are two thumbnail pictures of work in progress and completion, if you click on the thumbnail picture a new window will open and a larger image will load into it. | |
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Cleared and plastered |  |
Job complete |
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| 27 May 2018. | Dance Group Fundraiser |
| Over the past few months many of the groups that use the hall have held fundraisers
or made donations to the village hall roof repair fund, without which we would not have been able to
proceed with the current repairs on the North section of the roof. The management committee are extremely
grateful to these groups for their donations and for their regular hires and continued support.
On Saturday Shiv’s Newliners, who have been hiring the hall since 2013, held a 12 hour dance marathon which so far has raised £570 and still counting. This money starts the fundraising for the South section of the roof and we would like to thank everyone who took part in this event – it was amazing. Below are two thumbnail pictures taken at the event, if you click on the thumbnail picture a new window will open and a larger image will load into it. | |
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Group presentation to
hall committee members |
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Presentation over,
dancing re-commences |
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| 21 May 2018. | Village Hall Roof Repairs |
| Phase one of the the much needed roof repairs started this week, the contractors will strip the north
roof and fit new wood where required, new leadwork where required, a layer of Proctor Roofshield and then re-slate. Part of
the cost for this work was supported by the Proctor Group's "Roofshield to the Rescue" campaign and we are extremly
grateful for their support. This product was ideal for the renovation of the roofspace as it not only provides a secondary
barrier to rain, wind and snow, it has a low vapour resistance and will eliminate interstitial condensation in the roofspace.
Due to the high cost of this work only the north roof and valleys will be stripped and repaired. The south roof will only have temporary repairs carried out at this stage. Once we complete another round of fundraising we will then hopefully be able to go through the same process with the south roof. Below are two thumbnail pictures of work in progress, if you click on the thumbnail picture a new window will open and a larger image will load into it. | |
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From the west |  |
From the east |
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| 3 March 2018. | Hall Closed by Snow - Now Reopened |
| The hall has been closed since Tuesday evening due to the amount of snow in the car park and surrounding
roads. A group of volunteers cleared averything today so we are open again for use.
Below you will find thumbnail images of photographs taken today, if you click on the thumbnail a new window will open and the image will load into it. | |
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| 28 July 2017. | Another Wedding |
| Another local couple chose to hold their wedding in the village with the reception taking place
in the hall on Friday 28th July. Again the hall was transformed into a very special place for a very
special occasion with another different layout to suit.
Below you will find some thumbnail pictures of the hall after being prepared for the event, if you click on the thumbnail picture a new window will open and a larger image will load into it. | |
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North hall seating area rhs |  |
North hall seating area lhs |
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View through both rooms | ||
| Date | Subject |
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| 19 June 2017. | Another Heating Upgrade |
| As part of the ongoing improvements planned for the hall, the heating system has now
undergone it's second stage of upgrade. All of the old radiators have been replaced with new larger high efficiency units.
The overall change in numbers is from a 17kW output capacity we have taken this up to 25kW output capacity, this will decrease the time taken to heat up from switch on and allow a higher temperature to be reached quickly. As before the heating cycles are controlled by pre-set timing to suit our hires and the room temperature controlled by a central room thermostat. | |
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| 25 May 2017. | Yoga Classes |
| Yoga classes will be held in the Village Hall on a Wednesday evening starting from 14th June 2017.
The classes will run from 6:30pm until 7:45pm and the cost will be £5.00 per person.
Each class consists of 1 hour of yoga practices (postures, breathing techniques, meditation, energy work etc) followed by a 10-15 minute relaxation period. The first few classes will focus on the foundational postures/practices which are used throughout the year and be gradually built upon. Those attending should wear comfortable clothing they can move around freely in and bring a mat if they have one (there will spares available for people to borrow if required). Spaces are limited, however anyone interested in joining the classes should contact Debi McNulty on 07840 025904. | |
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| 23 Dec 2016. | Village Hall Family Open Day |
| Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall Management Association have extended an invitation to
all residents to join them on Wednesday 28th December 2016 from 11am – 2pm for Mulled Wine, Coffee, Tea, Scones, Cakes,
Mince Pies and much more. Please bring your family and friends.
There will be a raffle with the top prizes donated by John Lawson Butcher, Hopetoun Farm Shop, National Gardening Vouchers, Drumond Park, Marion Farish and members of the management committee - Tickets £2 You can also take part in a skill game with a prize for the best adult and for the best child, or a Tombola with both adult and childrens prizes - Tickets £1 | |
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| 23 July 2016. | Popular Wedding Venue |
| Another local couple chose to hold their wedding in the village with both the ceremony and the
reception taking place in the hall on Saturday 23rd July. In conjunction with the Hall Management Committee and
working with an army of friends and family they transformed the hall into a very special place for a very special occasion.
Below you will find some thumbnail pictures of the hall after being prepared for the event, if you click on the thumbnail picture a new window will open and a larger image will load into it. | |
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North hall seating area rhs |  |
North hall seating area lhs |
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View through both rooms |  |
View outside |
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| 16 January 2016. | Wedding in the Village |
| A young couple chose Ecclesmachan as the venue for both their wedding ceremony and the
reception on Friday 15th January. As the Church and the Village Hall are so close it made an ideal location
for their special day where a piper came to lead the procession from the church across to the hall.
The guests, from all over Scotland and America, thought the venue was perfect for the occasion.
Below you will find some thumbnail pictures of the hall and the church as they were being prepared for the event, if you click on the thumbnail picture a new window will open and a larger image will load into it. | |
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North hall seating area lhs |
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Church entrance |  |
Inside the Church |
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| 2 August 2015. | Another Village Hall Wedding Reception |
| The Village Hall was chosen for another Wedding Reception which took place on Saturday 1st August.
The north hall comfortably seated 64 guests with plenty of room left in the south hall for catering use.
In conjunction with the Hall Management Committee and working with an army of friends and family the hall
was again transformed into a very special place for a very special occasion. The Hall Committee were very
pleased to hear that everyone attending commented on how beautiful the hall is and that it is a great venue to hold an event.
Below you will find some thumbnail pictures of the hall as it was being prepared for the event, if you click on the thumbnail picture a new window will open and a larger image will load into it. | |
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North hall seating area |  |
North hall seating area |
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View through from
north to south |
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South hall catering
and serving area |
| Date | Subject |
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| 1 August 2015. | Village Hall Car Parking |
| We are pleased to advise that another project from the Community wish list
has been completed and car parking facilities at the Hall are now finally in place. The area should
provide sufficient parking for most functions with vehicles being stack parked. The design of the new
car park also raised the ground level reducing the inclines to remove the central entrance dip and
provide direct access to the hall without the steps at the door.
Below you will find two thumbnail pictures of the new area, if you click on the thumbnail picture a new window will open and a larger image will load into it. | |
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From the west |  |
From the east |
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| 14 October 2014. | The Great Scottish Tapestry - An Evening with Andrew Crummy |
| On the 15th November artist Andrew Crummy will be coming to Ecclesmachan to talk about his
involvement with The Great Scottish Tapestry. The event will start at 6pm prompt and after hearing from Andrew
a two course meal will be served. Following the meal a licensed bar will be available for you to enjoy some refreshments
whilst networking or talking to the artist. There will also be a bookshop available with copies of the book about the
project and The Great Tapestry of Scotland 2015 Calendar, Andrew will be available to sign copies for you.
As this is a catered event tickets must be pre-booked by the 8th November, please use the Contact Us button above to book or to get more information about the event. | |
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| 12 December 2013. | Hall Upgrades - Secondary Glazing |
| We are pleased to advise that the Village Hall internal secondary glazing project has
been completed. This will help reduce our energy costs, carbon footprint and internal condensation; it will also
increase the comfort of guests using the hall.
Working closely with a local contractor we chose clear toughened/laminated glass for the secondary units, the units have been designed and installed in such a way that they are discrete and unobtrusive, minimising disturbance to the original character of the building. | |
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| 28 April 2013. | Village Hall Wedding Reception |
| Saturday the 27th April was a very important day for Anne Prestage and Andrew Cormie from Threemiletown;
following their marriage at nearby South Queensferry they held their wedding reception in the village hall.
In conjunction with the Hall Management Committee and working with an army of friends and family they transformed the hall into a very special place for a very special occasion. Below you will find some thumbnail pictures of the hall fully prepared for the event, if you click on the thumbnail picture a new window will open and a larger image will load into it. | |
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Hall Entrance |  |
Hall Entrance - close up |
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North room
Laid out for 60 |
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North room & South room
Seating and serving area |
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| 17 April 2013. | Race Night |
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The Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall Management Committee have organised another Race Night
as a fundraiser. This is strictly a ticket only event, so make sure you get a hold of your tickets before they run out!
This event will take place in the Village Hall on Friday 24 May, details are on the poster which you can download using the thumbnail link on the left. All proceeds will go to the Village Hall funds to help pay for repairs, restoration and improvements. |
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| 4 December 2012. | Village Hall Renovation Update |
| A contractor recently completed work on sanding and varnish coating the wooden floors in the hall,
we have installed replacement and additional door mats in an effort to keep dirt and particularly grit out of the Hall.
The terms and conditions of hire have been changed slightly, explaining that we cannot allow Steel Tipped Stiletto Heels, Golf Shoes, Hob Nailed Boots or Football Studs etc. and requesting that, if you are moving chairs or tables around, they are lifted into place and not dragged. We also request that ALL spillage’s, even of water, are mopped up immediately to avoid damaging the floor surface. The floor has also been treated with a sealing solution and will be maintained with a floor maintenance solution, this means that traditional floor cleaning detergents (e.g. flash etc.) can no longer be used. Therefore in the event of spills, the floor surface should only be wiped clean with a cloth or sponge slightly dampened with water. We trust you are pleased with the continuing process of improvements in the hall and hope this makes your visits more comfortable and enjoyable. Below you will find some thumbnail pictures recording the work in progress as it transformed into completion, if you click on the thumbnail picture a new window will open and a larger image will load into it. | |
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South room - before work starts |  |
South room - sanded |
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North room - sanded |  |
North room - varnished |
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| 28 September 2012. | Pilates Classes |
| Following an introductory trial of Pilates classes at the Village Hall during September,
the hall committee are pleased to see that the trial course has been a success and that the classes will continue.
These Pilates classes are held in the Village Hall on a Tuesday evening from 7:30pm until 8:30pm and on a Thursday morning from 11:30 until 12:30. Spaces are limited, however anyone interested in joining the classes should contact Debbie Hanson on 01506 891908 or 07889 716005. | |
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| 9 September 2012. | More Upgrades in the Hall |
| In the continuing upgrade process for the hall the committee are pleased to announce the completion
of two important upgrades.
We have recently changed the heating system to provide a new energy efficient boiler, replaced all the thermostatic valves and upgraded the control system. This will provide a better level of heat and easier heating control for all our users. There is also now a new lighting system, using energy efficient halogen lamps on a dimmer control which will provide secondary lighting when required for events in the hall. Further improvements are planned and details will be announced when they are complete. | |
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| 10 March 2012. | Dance Night |
| Margaret Allan, the Leisure Club organiser has arranged a special dance night to help with
the fundraising programme for the Village Hall restoration and improvements.
This will take place in the Hall on Friday 30th March from 7pm until 11:30pm. As well as a band providing traditional, country & western and modern contemporary music, there will be a buffet and a raffle. Oh! and it's a BYOB event.
Tickets (£8.00) and can be booked by contacting Margaret Allan on | |
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| 11 February 2012. | Race Night |
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The Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall Management Committee have organised a Race Night
as a fundraiser. This is strictly a ticket only event so get a hold of your tickets before they run out!
This event will take place in the Village Hall on Friday 2 March, details are on the poster which you can download using the thumbnail link on the left. All proceeds will go to Village Hall funds to help fund further restoration and improvements. |
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| 6 October 2011. | Car Boot Sale |
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The Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall Management Committee have organised another car boot sale
as a fundraiser.
This event will take place in the Oatridge College Sports Hall on Sunday 30th October, if you wish to sell at this event (which due to weather expectations will be held indoors) please contact us a.s.a.p. - details are on the poster which you can download using the thumbnail link on the left. All proceeds will go to Village Hall funds and the organising committee would like to thank Oatridge College for their kind offer to use the college facilities for this event. |
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| 01 October 2011. | Vote for the Village Hall on RBS Community Force |
| The Hall Management Committee have submitted an application to the RBS Community Force seeking
funding to continue the restoration and improvements in the Village Hall.
You can vote for this project here but do note you will have to register on the RBS site first to validate your vote. | |
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| 10 September 2011. | Village Hall Family Open Evening |
| The Hall Management Committee would like to extend an invitation to an open evening on
Thursday 29th September between 7pm and 9pm at the Hall to view the results from stage one of
the re-development plan. It's a drop-in event with no formal presentations, so do come along anytime during the evening.
We think you will be impressed with the results and would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who assisted in the process. We will have a few displays on show, the area and its history, visions for the future of the Hall, the recent local paths upgrade project and potential future projects with Oatridge College. There will be people on hand to discuss these with you, including Sybil Cavanagh, local historian. If you have any old pictures of the area, do please bring them along to share with those present and stimulate discussion. Refreshments and snacks will be available at a small charge. There will also be a second-hand book sale. | |
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| 4 August 2011. | Car Boot Sale |
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The Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall Management Committee have organised a car boot sale
as a fundraiser.
This event will take place in the Oatridge College Sports Hall on Sunday 14th August, if you wish to sell at this event (which due to the weather will now be held indoors) please contact us a.s.a.p. - details are on the poster which you can download using the thumbnail link on the left. All proceeds will go to Village Hall funds and the organising committee would like to thank Oatridge College for their kind offer to use the college facilities for this event. |
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| 3 August 2011. | Village Hall Renovation Update |
| Stage one of the Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall renovation is now almost complete.
Below you wil find some thumbnail pictures recording the work in progress as it is transformed into completion, if you click on the thumbnail picture a new window will open and a larger image will load into it. | |
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North room - work under way |  |
North room - completed. | |
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South room - work under way |  |
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South room - completed.
We opened the doors and reshot so you can see it! |
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Gents toilets - work under way |  |
Gents toilets - completed. |
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| 7 July 2011. | Village Hall Renovation |
| The Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall is currently closed for some major renovation work, this includes roof repairs,
window repairs, a completely new internal lighting system, a complete toilet refit and then painting from top to bottom...
outside and inside.
Whilst some inconvenience may be caused in the short term, the result will see the village hall transformed and refreshed ready for use again by the end of the month. We will shortly add a new set of pages to this website with pictures of the refurbished hall, details of its resources and how it can be accessed for community or private group functions. | |
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