2024 has been an exciting year for the Town Hall. Not only has our building been undergoing an extensive refurbishment, but we’ve also had the pleasure of working within the Trowbridge community to deliver a handful of events. Back in March we took to Emmanuel’s Yard for International Women’s Day, where we invited you to… Read more »
Trowbridge Town Hall Trust Ltd (The Trust) would like commission a craftsman to makethirty, circular tabletops from a collection of wood removed from the infrastructure of thebuilding during the current major refurbishment of the Town Hall. These tables will belocated throughout the foyer area with each tabletop having an acknowledgement of itsprovenance, such as a… Read more »
During the current major refurbishment of the Town Hall, Trowbridge Town Hall Trust Ltd (The Trust) would like commission an artist to design and construct two panels, each of which must be 250cms in height and 160cms in width, that constitute a contemporary interpretation of the existing stained-glass window overlooking the building’s main staircase. Each… Read more »
This month saw a major milestone on the project with external scaffolding being removed & the completion of: Thank you to everyone for your patience while Park Road was closed to allow: Demolition works are complete around the new lift shaft and kitchen, and building the new lift shaft has commenced in blockwork. Internally, works… Read more »
Where to start? Firstly, a massive thank you to whatever mystical force determines the weather. After a week of rain, and very pessimistic forecasts, this year’s Midsummer Festival got away with just a couple of short, light showers. Yet again, the Festival was only made possible by the extraordinary generosity of Trowbridge Town Council, both… Read more »
Last week we were lucky enough to welcome Kelly Morgan from BBC Radio Wiltshire into one of our weekly theatre outreach workshops. A couple of our wonderful youth members got the opportunity to chat to her about their experience so far, and what it is they love about our current project Giving Community A Voice…. Read more »
The Trowbridge Midsummer Festival is back with a bang, promising a day filled with thrilling performances and family-friendly activities. From interactive theatre to circus acts and live music, the festival has something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the map below to see who’ll be performing and when. Trowbridge Midsummer Festival is a free event… Read more »
Recently, a handful of lucky students from St. Augustine’s Catholic College got to take a site visit to Trowbridge Town Hall during it’s exciting two year refurbishment. One of the students, Kwaku Gyasi, tells us about their experience. A Student’s Amazing Climb and experience to the Top of Trowbridge Town Hallby Kwaku Gyasi (Year 10… Read more »
On Saturday 9th March, we hosted an inspiring and empowering event to celebrate International Women’s Day. The event, held at Emmanuel’s Yard brought together members of the community to commemorate the achievements of women both locally and worldwide, and discuss pressing issues facing women today. While the Town Hall undergoes refurbishment, this will be just… Read more »
This year was the centenary of the birth of Trowbridge-born artist Jeff Keen. His influence on the British contemporary art scene throughout the second half of the twentieth century was significant, whether it be his drawings, spectacular collages, or the experimental films he produced. As already announced, we will celebrate Jeff’s work in our new… Read more »
