Benn Hall Event Guide Jan-Mar 2016

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EVENT GUIDE: JANUARY TO MARCH 2016 www.bennhall.com


BEAUTY & THE BEAST Children’s pantomime 2nd January 2pm

Tickets £6 adults £5 children and £20 for a family ticket (two adults and two children) Book online at www.bennhall.com or at the box office on 01788 533719

SEASIDE INSIDE WITH THE PLAY RANGERS Thursday 18th February

The Benn Hall and Rugby Borough Council’s Play Rangers present the perfect antidote to the half-term holiday blues. With a host of beach-themed fun and games on offer, Seaside Inside promises to keep children from three to 13-years-old entertained. Sessions run from 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm, with a crèche, hot food, snacks and drinks available. Tickets, priced £2 per child, must be booked in advance (available from mid-January). For bookings call (01788) 533655

Box Office 01788 533719


60S, 70S & 80S DISCO Friday 11th March Our DJ spins back-to-back classics from 8pm till late. Tickets cost £6 in advance, £8 on the door. To book, visit www.bennhall.com or call the box office on (01788) 533719.

DARK SIDE OF THE WALL – PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE Saturday 12th March

Pink Floyd tribute band Dark Side of the Wall recreate the spectacle of the rock legends’ live show at the Benn Hall. Performing classics from the band’s extensive back-catalogue, Dark Side of the Wall deliver both musically and visually, with crystal clear sound and acclaimed light show. Tickets cost £12 in advance or £14 on the door. Book online at www.bennhall.com or call the box office on (01788) 533719 Box Office 01788 533719


JANUARY 2 JANUARY

BEAUTY & THE BEAST PANTO

2nd January 2pm Tickets £6 adults £5 children and £20 for a family ticket (two adults and two children) Book online at www.bennhall. com or at the box office on 01788 533719 9 JANUARY

DOLLS HOUSE & MINIATURES FAIR

Explore a host of stalls selling a wide range dolls houses and items for your miniature home - a collector’s paradise. The fair runs from 10.30am to 4pm, with refreshments available. For more information, visit www. dollshouse-fairs.co.uk or call MM Fairs on (01332) 660428

23 JANUARY

13 FEBRUARY

THE SUNDAY DANCE CLUB

RUGBY SOUL CLUB PRESENTS SOUL NIGHT

kick-start 2016 with a New Year Dance. Music from Richard Tarver, 8pm till late. Tickets, £12.50, includes a buffet. To book, or for more information, call (01788) 335530 or (01788) 562262 30 JANUARY

VINYL BANK RECORD AND CD FAIR 10am to 4pm, free admission, for more information visit www. vinylbank.co.uk or phone 01926 400472.

A traditional tea dance 2pm to 4.30pm. Admission £2. Refreshments available. For more information, call 024 7638 2331 21 JANUARY Rugby & District Fine Arts Society present James Bolton’s lecture -

THE GRAND TOUR

The Perils and Pleasures of the 18th Century Traveller’s Journey to Italy. Wine and orange juice on sale from 7pm. Lecture starts at 7.30pm. Nonmembers welcome.

Box Office 01788 533719

15 FEBRUARY

TEA DANCE

The Benn Hall hosts a traditional tea dance from 2pm to 4.30pm. Admission costs £2. Refreshments available. For more information, call 024 7638 2331 18 FEBRUARY

31 JANUARY

TABLE TOP SALE

in aid of the Rugby branch of the RSPCA. 10am to 12 noon, with free parking and refreshments available. Admission 50p for adults (free for accompanied children). Stalls cost £9 book by calling (01788) 815146

11 JANUARY

TEA DANCE

The Benn Hall hosts a night celebrating the best Northern Soul, with resident DJs Dave Rimmer, Phil Shields and Ken Aitchison. 8pm to 6am. For more information, call 07817 732468

FEBRUARY 2 FEBRUARY

TOY COLLECTORS’ FAIR

Thousands of collectables under one roof, 80 stalls selling model cars, trains, planes, Star Wars merchandise, action figures and display cases. 7pm to 9pm with free parking after 7pm. Admission costs £1.50 for adults, £1.20 for senior citizens and 50p for children. Refreshments available. For more information, visit www.bpfairs.com or call (01604) 846688

SEASIDE INSIDE WITH THE PLAY RANGERS

Sessions 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm, with a crèche, hot food, snacks and drinks available. Tickets, priced £2 per child must be booked in advance (available from mid-January). For bookings call (01788) 533655 24 FEBRUARY

RAILWAYS REMEMBERED

with Rob Foxon A new programme of archive railway film from the golden age of steam. Admission £7.00, starts at 7.30pm, licensed bar. 25 FEBRUARY

RUGBY & DISTRICT FINE ARTS SOCIETY

lecture Telling the Time throughout the Ages with Kevin Karney. Wine and orange juice on sale from 7.00pm, lecture starts at 7.30pm, non-members very welcome.


28 FEBRUARY

11 MARCH

RSPCA TABLE TOP SALE

THE BENN HALL PRESENTS A 60S, 70S & 80S DISCO

10am – 12 noon, tables £9.00, free parking, refreshments available. Admission 50p for adults, accompanied children free. For more information or to book a table please phone 01788 815146. Proceeds to Rugby RSPCA.

MARCH 1 MARCH The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMecheE) present the talk

THE ROBOT AS FRIEND NOT FOE

Our DJ spins back-to-back classics from 8pm till late. Tickets cost £6 in advance, £8 on the door. To book, visit www.bennhall.com or call the box office on (01788) 533719 12 MARCH

DARK SIDE OF THE WALL – PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE

Refreshments served from 6pm. Talk starts at 6.30pm.

Pink Floyd tribute band Dark Side of the Wall recreate the spectacle of the rock legends’ live show at the BENN Hall.

3 MARCH Rugby Myton Hospice Support Group presents a

Tickets cost £12 in advance or £14 on the door. Book online at www. bennhall.com or call the box office on (01788) 533719

GRAND TRIVIA QUIZ

13 MARCH

Quiz legend David Twynholm hosts a fund-raising quiz in aid of Rugby Myton Hospice, with cash prizes on offer for the best teams. Entry to the quiz costs £30 for teams of up to six. Licensed bar available. Doors open at 6.45pm for a prompt 7.30pm start.

CRAFT FAIR

To enter a team, email communityteam@mytonhospice.org or call (01926) 838892

19 MARCH

7 MARCH

TEA DANCE

The Benn Hall hosts a traditional tea dance from 2pm to 4.30pm. Admission costs £2. Refreshments available. For more information, call 024 7638 2331

Come and explore the best arts and crafts Rugby has to offer at our Craft Fair. For stall bookings call 01788 533719 or email bennhall@ rugby.gov.uk Admission costs 50p (accompanied children free). Refreshments available.

VECTIS TOY AND TRAIN AUCTION

A host of toy and train collectables go under the hammer. Lots can be viewed on 18th March from 5pm to 7pm and 8am to 10am on 19th March.

24 MARCH Rugby & District Fine Arts Society present Bertie Pearce’s lecture -

CHARLES DICKENS:THE MAN & HIS LIFE THROUGH HIS CHARACTERS

Wine and orange juice on sale from 7pm. Lecture starts at 7.30pm. Nonmembers welcome. 25 MARCH

CEROC PASSION PRESENTS THE RUGBY BALL

The evening includes a dance class at 8.30pm and a midnight coffee break with treats to keep you dancing till late. The Rugby Ball runs from 8pm to 2am. Tickets cost £12 on the door, with an early bird discount available when you book online at www. cerocpassion.com 29 MARCH The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMecheE) present a talk –

PRACTICAL POWER SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY

– from Neil Noble, technical advisor at Practical Action. Refreshments served from 6pm. Talk starts at 6.30pm.

Auction starts at 10am. Refreshments available.

Box Office 01788 533719


BLOOD DONORS SESSIONS

5th January, 13th January, 19th January, 10th February, 17th February, 2nd March, 15th March Give blood at the Benn Hall. Sessions run from 1pm to 3.30pm and 4.30pm to 7.30pm. For more information, visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 1232323

BARGAINS FROM YESTERYEAR 3rd January, 7th February and 6th March

Antique and flea market 9.30am to 4pm, with free parking and refreshments available. For more details, call Iain on (01827) 895899

CRAFT FAIR 13th March

Come and explore the best arts and crafts Rugby has to offer at our Craft Fair. Admission costs 50p (accompanied children free). Refreshments available For stall bookings call 0178 533719 or email bennhall@rugby.gov.uk.

Box Office 01788 533719


CEROC PASSION PRESENTS THE RUGBY BALL 25th March

COME DANCING AT THE BENN HALL

4th January, 11th January, 18th January, 25th January, 1st February 8th February, 15th February, 22nd February, 29th February, 7th March, 14th March, 21st March Monday night’s dance night at the Benn Hall, featuring ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing . Tuition from 7pm to 8pm and social dancing from 8pm to 10.30pm.

It’s time to reach for your black tie or posh frock and dress up for a night of pure delight. Two rooms, a choice selection of DJs led by Marc Forster and a great crowd make for a memorable night of dancing to seductive swing, heavenly blues, lustful Latin and tantalizing tango. The evening includes a dance class at 8.30pm and a midnight coffee break with treats to keep you dancing till late. The Rugby Ball runs from 8pm to 2am. Tickets cost £12 on the door, with an early bird discount available when you book online at www.cerocpassion.com

For more information, call Pat or Harold on 02477 677992.

Box Office 01788 533719


Weddings

Whether you are looking for a small, intimate gathering or a lavish banquet for up to 500 guests, we can offer complete flexibility in terms of room size, layout and catering options to help make your wedding your dream day. Our wedding license means that if you choose to hold your ceremony with us you can spend the whole day in one place without having to move your guests between venues. Or if you prefer to hold your wedding ceremony elsewhere we can provide the perfect place for your wedding breakfast and evening party.

A sample wedding package includes:• Full use of the kitchen, if catering for yourself • Red carpet • Bar • Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine for the bride and groom • Use of the park for photos • Flowers on the ceremony desk, colours of your choice • Informal host

Packages start from just £565. Call Julie today to arrange a visit to discuss your requirements. Tel 01788 533719


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