King Georges Hall in the 1900s
Many local celebrations and community organisation meetings were held in King George’s Hall.
Luncheons, dinner and dances were held at King George’s Hall for the Sports Club, the Football club, Nursing Associations, and the Women’s Land Army. Societies like the Scouts and Cubs held their socials in the hall. The WI held monthly meetings with a programme of lectures and demonstrations. They also organised and ran the Annual Welfare Xmas Party. Mickleton Club Day had their annual luncheons in the hall, followed by a sports programme in the fields, returning later to the hall for celebrations with a dance.
The Cheltenham Chronicle 25th November 1939 reported on the Sports Club dance.
“An enjoyable dance organised by the Mickleton Sports Club took place at King George’s hall Mickleton on Saturday night. The proceeds were devoted to the fund for providing cigarettes etc for Mickleton men serving in the forces. Members of the club officiated as stewards and refreshments were served by local ladies. A fine programme of music was played by the Four Acres Accordian Band.”
The Gloucestershire Echo on 30th January 1948 wrote of the WLA party.
“A splendid WLA a party and dance attended by nearly fifty people was held at the King George’s Hall, Mickleton on Wednesday evening. Games were enjoyed, and refreshments prepared by the warden, Miss Way, Mrs Way and Miss Evans from the hostel kitchen, were in great demand. The committee deserve great credit for the splendid way the whole show was run.Dancing was enjoyed to music provided by Hilda Grimmells’s band, Evesham. The MC was Miss Evans assisted by Sapper Bell R.E., Long Marston Camp.”
Children’s tea parties were a regular feature.
The Gloucestershire Echo 6th January 1947 reported on a children’s tea party.
By the invitation of Mrs Pamela and Jennifer Parton a successful tea party was held at king Georges hall for the children of Mickleton. Over 100 sat down to a splendid tea with cakes and jellies, sandwiches and a huge cake.All the cakes were made by Mrs Parton. Mr Parton presided over the well organised gathering. After tea games were played and a splendid turn of conjuring was given by Mr Michael Seacome, of Cheltenham. Prizes were presented for the games.All expenses were borne by Mr and Mrs Parton. Music was provided by Hilda Grimmall’s band
It was also a venue for whist drives. The winners of the weekly Whist Drive ( organised by the Football and Cricket Club) in November 1955 were Miss Doreen Kinchin, Mrs Arthurs, Mrs R. Simmons, Mrs L. Kibblewhite, Mrs Bryan, Miss Sheila Bowld, Mrs G. Ingles, and Mrs Hughes.
King George’s Hall held a theatrical licence. In 1992 John Isom and George Compton composed a musical version of Wind in the Willows to entertain the villagers at Xmas. Together with The Meon Singers the first performance was at King Georges Hall on December 18th.
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