Suddenly it is all happening very quickly, the builders are now in and after months of quietness the Hall is now full of activity. One of the first things they have done has been to remove the false ceiling tiles, which means that we are able to have a much better sense of the proportions…
After months of silence we can at last let you all know the outcome of what we have been working on behind the scenes. The deal is done. The Westgate Community Trust, Curzon Cinemas and the Council have all signed the second half of the lease transferring the Westgate Hall to the Trust for 99 years. …
We are thrilled — over three years of negotiations are now crowned with success. The Westgate Hall’s new life as a cultural community centre for our city is within sight. Contracts between Canterbury City Council, the Trust and Corinthian Curzon/Curzon Cinemas relating to the Hall have been exchanged: the Agreement for Lease to the Trust…
Tomorrow evening is a big moment — our first AGM. Everyone in the community is welcome, members and non members alike. We will be giving you a full report on the legal negotiations with Curzon Cinemas and Canterbury City Council, Trust finances, outlining Trust priorities for the coming period and asking for feedback. We would…
Many thanks to you all who got in touch with us regarding out last post about why the Hall is still open and why the legal negotiations with Curzon Cinemas and Canterbury City Council have taken time. It was very encouraging to be reminded of the support this project has in the community! We did…
How come the Westgate Hall is still open? How come we haven’t signed yet? Is the project even still up and running? Basically, what’s going on? Well, we owe you long long time faithful supporters insight. So far, we have used a light touch in informing about how lease negotiations have been moving along because…
Linda Hunter-Johnson was a sunny, interested, energetic, outgoing person whose warm support of the Trust and the Westgate Hall project will be missed. She believed in community and was always willing and interested to help. She was a true doer and includer. We have fond memories of volunteering together with Linda, her husband, Chris, and son,…
The lawyers are finalising the legal documents — we will be signing as soon as they are circulated. In the meantime, we are delighted to ask you to join us at the Westgate Hall on the the 20th of April, at 7pm, for a Wine Challenge, led by Clive Barlow, Master of Wine. He has already…
It’s wonderful when good things come together. First, Tim Edey and Brendan Power offer to return to the Westgate Hall for another fundraising concert on the 3rd of February. They are aware of how crucial it is that we raise as much funds as possible ahead of the refurbishment, and they had a wonderful time…
Wonderful news! After their magical concert at the Westgate Hall last May, Tim Edey and Brendan Power are coming back to the Westgate Hall on the 3rd of February to help raise funds for the refurbishment of the Hall. Local and national Folk heroes Tim and Brendan are the undisputed masters of the instruments they…
We are very optimistic that the Council Executive will vote this Thursday to approve the final terms of the lease negotiations which means all parties – the Council, Trust and Curzon Cinemas – will be able to sign the lease before Christmas. It’s been an amazing journey since February 2010 when a handful of us…
We are holding our first boot fair of the season at the Westgate Hall on Sunday, 28th October. Over the past year, our boot fairs have become hugely popular monthly community events, a great opportunity for neighbours and Canterbury residents to meet up during the cooler months. And, as ever, the Hall is proving itself…
