Friends of Ramsbottom Civic Hall

Ramsbottom’s 19th century Civic Hall has now truly entered the 21st century with its £500,000 transformation, a recently completed three year project.

The new light, bright decor of the Main Hall, Holcombe Room and enlarged bar area is attracting lots of bookings. Ramsbottom is so lucky to have such a wonderful venue.

Facilities

Main Hall, with a small stage, capable of seating up to 200
Holcombe Room - can accommodate 50 people
Fully licensed, completely refitted, bar
Community kitchen with equipment that is easy for all to use (catering may either be undertaken by the hirer or provided by Bury Venues Catering)
All toilet areas, including disabled toilet, refitted to a high standard.
Baby changing facilities
New garden to rear, a project by the Alpine Garden Society (users of the Hall)
Landscaped garden/patio area awaiting completion of planting
Ample car parking nearby
Marriage licence

Contact Details

Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Market Place, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AJ

Bury Venues Central Booking Office Tel 0161 253 5513

Hall Manager: ramsbottomcivichall@bury.gov.uk Tel 01706 822988

Activities at the Civic Hall

Soul Nights

Fridays: 10^th Feb, 9^th Mar, 13^th April

Modern Jive with Max Thomas

Most Fridays 8pm–11.30pm

(see www.ukjive.co.uk)

Comedy Nights (by Bury Met)

Monthly, starting again on 2^nd February

Nia Dance

Every Tuesday 7.45 - 8.45pm starting 7^th February

National Festival Circus

Wednesday 15^th February

FOR MORE INFORMATION – PLEASE SEE THE HALL MANAGER

ramsbottomcivichall@bury.gov.uk Tel 01706 822988

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Don't Miss UPCOMING EVENTS

'Singing for Ramsbottom' CD & DVD now available

Historic singing by Mark Dowding and Chris Harvey

with narration by Jonathan Ali

FORCH’s first Autumn/Winter event, the Singing for Ramsbottom concert was recorded and produced on CD for us by Barry Aldous. (Copies, at £7.00 each, on sale from the Civic Hall Manager and at future FORCH events) The money raised will go towards further Hall improvements.

About the CD, the Secretary, Holcombe Brook & District Music Society, Richard W Hall, writes:

“The 16 tracks are a fascinating blend of words, music and narrative … All are delivered by Mark Dowding, Chris Harvey and Jonathan Ali with clarity, wit and élan. …FORCH are to be congratulated for having the foresight in producing this exemplary recording for posterity of our manufacturing traditions and it is warmly recommended.”

DON'T MISS UPCOMING EVENTS

Watch out for posters and press releases featuring more dates and further details or phone Janet on 01706 823658

A newsletter will be circulated to members with information about progress on Civic Hall etc.

Soul Nights

Fridays: 10th Feb, 9th Mar, 13th April

Modern Jive with Max Thomas

Fridays: 10^th Feb, 9^th Mar, 13^th April