Events and Activities
Dates for your diary
"Nostalgia is a Thing of the Past"
a 'Premiere' event with John Jarvis
THURSDAY 5th MARCH 2020, Community Centre Holt
Doors and bar open 6.00pm for a prompt 6.30pm start
Join us for an immersive fun evening 'time-travelling' with local cinema historian and musician, John Jarvis. This is a Holt 'Premier'! In the first part of the evening, John will be showing a treasure trove of re-discovered video recordings with Holt residents. Now skilfully edited and brought back to life again, we will hear the voices, see the characters and landmarks, and share in many of the funny, mischievous and often poignant stories. In conversation with Mary Alexander, John will explain the background, identify the characters and put them into context with video clips and photographs.
During the interval, the bar will be open for alcoholic and soft drinks. In the second part of the evening, John will recreate an imaginary stroll down 'old' New Street - using webcam footage to identify the location of old buildings and businesses. Other long term local residents will contribute to these memories. In fact, we will have some former Holt 'celebrity' guests in the audience - all will be revealed on the night!
This is a community event organised by the Holt Society and everyone is welcome. Do bring photographs and memories to share. The centre and bar will be open until 10.00pm for conversation afterwards. We are expecting a large audience, so please arrive in good time to ensure a seat.
There is no charge for this event.
Annual General Meeting
Friday 3rd April 6.30pm
Holt Community Centre
Agenda papers will be distributed at the meeting
Talk: Douglas Robb, Headmaster, Gresham's School
Followed by buffet and refreshments
No booking required. No charge
Holt Society Visit
Ware Hall House, Wells Next The Sea
The house that moved 100 miles
Originally called Warehall House it was built for a wealthy monk in 1450 in the town of Ware in Hertfordshire. In 1965 the building came under threat of demolition to make way for roadworks and so May Savidge painstakingly demolished her house beam by beam and transported it to Wells-Next-the-Sea. Here, close to Buttlands she started the gradual rebuild. She died in 1993 but her niece, Christine Adams, spent a further 15 years completing the works. Join us to discover this great feat of determination...
Friday 15th May
Cost £10 per person to include house tour, tea and film
To book please contact Catherine Hume on 01263 715784 or chume.peacocks@gmail.com
Places are limited so please book early