WHO WE ARE.
The Petherton Arts Trust is a
non-profit making organisation.
It was formed in 1986 and registered
as a Charity in 1990.
Our headquarters and venue are in the
David Hall, South Petherton. Somerset.
WHAT WE DO
We have two main objectives.
1. To provide a wide range of high quality entertainment and arts-based events
for the benefit of both the local community and audiences from the wider
region.
2. To maintain and improve our beautiful old (grade 2 listed) building which is
situated in the heart of the village.
HOW WE DO IT
The Hall now receives no external revenue funding whatsoever. It costs
us about £38,000 a year to run the venue (before artists fees). Box
office profits alone are not sufficient to run the hall, so a considerable
amount of our activity involves fund raising. We always need more cash ! Management of the hall is done by an unpaid 'Board
of Trustees' who meet monthly.
The Trust now has less than one (equivalent) paid post. 25 hours a week
are job-shared by two part time staff – Emma, our programme manager
and Penny who does our PR. Everybody else involved with the running of the
hall - taking your tickets, supervising events, serving behind the bar,
fund raising etc. are unpaid volunteers.
WHY WE DO IT
Because we love being involved in providing live entertainment,
music, drama and some of the best films around. We believe that it's
important to encourage and support both new and established performers
in an increasingly bland and unexciting world of entertainment. It's
miles better than watching television and a great way of making new friends.
We also think that it would be a desperate shame if such a historic building
were to be either converted into flats, commercial usage or simply left to rot.
WHEN WE DO IT.
Whenever we can. We
try to offer films on a fortnightly basis on a Friday evening, live music at
least once a fortnight, usually on a Saturday, and other varied entertainments
such as quiz nights, ceilidhs, talks, drama and dance performances as and when
we can organise them. Some volunteers can only help out for a couple of
hours a week, others do much more. All skills are required and appreciated,
both manual and professional . If you want to be involved, we can always find a
job for you.
WHERE WE DO IT
The David Hall, Roundwell St, South Petherton, Somerset. UK.
Tel 01460 240340. email info@thedavidhall.org.uk
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP ?
Just get in touch. We're a jolly nice crowd.
