PRESTON CHURCH HALL

The small building across from the Church which was formerly Preston Church Hall was built at the beginning of the century for the princely sum, of £834.13s.4d. Many different organisations and groups over the years have used it and the walls have reverberated with children's laughter at Christmas parties, riotous applause at Kinderspiels, musical evenings, dances plays and pantomimes once even gasps of astonishment and awe when "Scot of the Antarctic" (yes the original film) was shown to a packed hall. Add to this the lingering aroma of school dinners and you have some idea of the versatility of "THE HALL"

Lodge Thorntree 1038 used it as a meeting place before their premises were built and their annual ball was held in the hall.

The Church Literary and Debating Society was formed in 1939 and ran successfully for 10 years, at one time boasting 100 members.
In 1949 Preston Church Drama Club, formerly a section of the Guild and Lit. became a club in their own right and enjoyed many years of local "fame". A full stage was built complete with Proscenium Arch which could be stored under the platform. Lighting was installed and twice a year the little hall was transformed into a miniature King's Theatre.

The hall was a popular place throughout the week as you can see