By KATH GANNAWAY
A NEW committee is working to ensure that the Powelltown Hall is in top condition to continue to provide a meeting place for the local community.
The first hall built in the small timber town would have been 100 this year, but it was pulled down and the current hall was built in 1922.
The same committee that took on the job of restoring and managing the town’s historic church has now adopted the hall and they are keen to have it looking as good as the church across the paddock.
Committee member, Dawn Adams, said when local publicans John and Ronnie Edwards retired and moved on after looking after the hall for more than 30 years, it left a big gap.
“John and Ronnie managed to keep the hall going despite running their own business and having very little time at their disposal, and their efforts were certainly very much appreciated,” Ms Adams said.
Ultimately the committee hopes to promote the church and the hall as a combined wedding package, along with increased community use for all types of events and celebrations.
The first job is restumping the floor and proceeds from events such as the country market coming up on Sunday, 10 April, will help build the restoration fund.
The market is more like a festival with food, stalls, including old-style cake stalls, live country rock music, face painting and a jumping castle, in a traditional bush setting.
A country dance on Saturday, 14 May with Bill Rowley and his band is another fund-raiser to add to the calendar.
To book a stall, or a ticket to the dance, phone Dawn or Michael Adams on 5966 7431.
