HALLOWEEN DANCE
Saturday 26th October 2024
Enthusiastic members and friends enjoyed an evening of Halloween fun. Many dressed appropriately for the occasion, including witches and wizards. A big thank-you to the Checkouts for the excellent music from the ’60s, ’70s & ’80s.
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Ceilidh
On Saturday 13th April, our second annual Ceilidh took place. Members and guests enjoyed this Scottish-style Party Night. Pipe Major Simon Bredin and members of the Epping Forest Pipe Band, along with the Caledonian Reelers Ceilidh Band, provided entertainment. The phrase ‘Organised Chaos’ springs to mind, but very entertaining nonetheless.
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BURNS NIGHT 2024
On Saturday 20th January, the 38th annual Shotgate Burns Night took place. Members and friends enjoyed a first-class meal, including, of course, Haggis. This was followed by entertainment from Pipe Major Simon Bredin and members of the Epping Forest Pipe Band, a Highland Dancer and of course audience participation. (organized chaos!) A very good evening, which was over all too soon.
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Ceilidh
Shotgate residents celebrated the Coronation last Saturday in Scottish style with a Ceilidh (Kayley in English). Entertainment was provided by P/M Simon Bredin and members of the Epping Forest Pipe Band with the Caledonian Reelers Ceilidh Band. They enjoyed Scottish-style food, including Haggis. Everyone agreed that we should include a Ceilidh in next year’s programme.
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QUIZ NIGHT
Last Saturday 4th March, 17 teams – 130 people enjoyed a very successful quiz.
Many thanks to Gill & Steven for a very entertaining evening.
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BURNS NIGHT
Another successful Burns Night last Saturday, 21st January, our 37th. A maximum no. of guests enjoyed a 5 course meal, including Haggis of course. This was followed by entertainment with Pipe Major Simon Bredin and the Epping Forrest Pipe Band, including audience participation. Our thanks for fantastic evening go to Simon and the Band, and Affinity Caterers for the excellent meal.
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CHRISTMAS EVE
SANTA will once again be touring the streets of Shotgate on Christmas Eve. He will take his usual route, starting from the hall at 6.30 p.m.
Keep up to date with information on:- Facebook – (Shotgate Community Association) or www.shotgate-ca.org.uk
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Saturday 29th October
HALLOWEEN
DANCE
7.30 p.m.
Live Music with
the CHECKOUTS
Tickets £17.00 each – includes supper
(Adults only & pre-booked tickets only)
For tickets phone 01268 767630
Fancy Dress Optional
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THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS USE THE HALL ON A REGULAR BASIS
They would be pleased to welcome new members
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Wednesday Club for the Over 50’s Wednesday 1.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Contact Rita 01268 733621
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Shotgate Wives Social Group – 2nd Wednesday 8.00 p.m.
Contact Pat 01268 762088
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Shotgate Table Tennis Club – Thursday 9.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Contact Bradley 01268 449482 or 07960 326601
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Weight Watchers – Monday 5.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
For more info Contact Suzanne Daniels 07813 893731
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Ladies Keep Fit – Monday 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
For more info Contact Jackie Burrell on 07443 624492
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Yoga – Thursday 7.00 p.m. – 8.50 p.m.
For more info Contact Karen Bailey on 07766 557954
(Cancelled until September)
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Karate for Boys & Girls – Thursday 4.15 p.m. – 5.15 p.m.
For more info Contact Barry on 07807 446178
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Zebedee Pre-school – every morning from 9.15 – 12 noon
and 1.15 – 3.30 Tues, Thurs & Fri.
For more info Contact Carrie 01268 761267
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There is a vacancy for a regular monthly booking on a Wednesday evening, If there is a local organisation looking for a meeting place, contact Val Travis on 01268 767630 or email [email protected]
The Hall is Open for Private Bookings
If you would like to book the hall, contact me by email or phone, with the date you are interested in, and the times – start and finish – along with contact details. I will let you know the hire charge and send you the booking forms.
Val Travis.
Hall Booking Secretary. 07950 917984. [email protected]
60th Anniversary
On Saturday, November 10th, 2018, we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the opening of
SHOTGATE COMMUNITY HALL in 1958.
There was entertainment from Chris Cross, who performed music from the ’50s & ’60s for dancing.
We had a supper of pie mash & peas provided by Carters Caters for You, which everyone agreed was excellent.
A celebration cake, made by member Dawn Hannabuss, was cut by four ladies who were connected with the hall at the time of its opening, either raising funds to build it or attending events when it first opened.
The ladies are Marion White, Bridie Brooks, Beryl King, and Barbara Carter.
MICK CARTER
We are sorry to announce the passing of Mick Carter after a long battle with cancer.
Mick was a long-serving member of the S.C.A. management committee and for a time served as chairman.
He was also an enthusiastic member of the social committee, and along with Mick Smeaton started the Shotgate Table Tennis Club.
His father was one of the original committee that raised the funds to build the hall, and then he was one of those that helped to build it.
The family has a long association with Shotgate Hall!
We send our deepest sympathy to Barbara and the Carter family on their sad loss.