Coming Events Calendar

Canberra Brass Concert in Hall - Extra Tickets now available

After a six month COVID delay we are delighted to again be hosting the (twelfth) annual Brass Band Concert with the Canberra Brass - once know as the Hall Village Brass Band. The Band has been out of action for many months also, so a big blow at our fine outdoor venue will be a celebratory return to business for them.

COVID safety is still a top priority. The Concert is free, but will be an all-ticketed event with bookings to be made at www.trybooking.com/BMIDL. This will enable us to collect contact details and remain under the limit of 200 people attending.

In 1984 four musicians got together at the Hall Village primary school to play some brass music. From those humble beginnings came the Hall Village Brass Band. Over the years the band grew both in numbers and stature within the national brass band community, winning the National Band Championships B Grade Brass category in 2002. The band and its successors have become an important part of the cultural community of the ACT and regularly provide music support for a wide variety of functions and occasions. In 2012 the organisation changed its name to Canberra Brass Inc., which now comprises three brass bands, Canberra Brass, which is highly competitive at the national B grade level; Victoria Street Brass, which provides playing opportunities for musicians with a wide range of skills and experience; and the newly formed and very dynamic Canberra Youth Brass.

Our faithful sponsors of the Brass on the Grass concert, Barnett Lilley and Associates, are again coming to the party, and evergreen presenter David Kilby will again do the honours as MC. Refreshments will be available, and the event will again be a major fund-raiser for the museum.

Put 4.30 pm 29th November into your diary now, and look forward to chilling out to a fine brass band concert in the big outdoors!

Service of Lessons and Carols

Residents of Hall and all surrounding areas in Canberra are warmly invited to share in some or all of the celebrations leading up to Christmas across our parish.

This is a simple, traditional service to celebrate the start of Advent, in our beautiful candlelit village church. The story of Christmas is told simply through 6 short bible readings and joyful singing of some old favourite carols. You are invited to share a cuppa outside under the oak tree afterwards – weather permitting.

(COVID restrictions permitting).

Hall Markets - CANCELLED Due to Covid-19 Restrictions

Once again, after consultation with key health representatives and the ACT Government, Hartley have decided to cancel the December Markets. This decision has been based on the updated advice from the ACT Government regarding Canberra's Recovery Plan and associated restrictions.

The Hall Markets are one of Australia's largest home-made and home grown goods markets.
The markets have a rural theme and are held at the picturesque Hall Village Showground, just ten kilometres north of Canberra.

Barbecues, canteens, live music and other entertainment makes each visit a fun, family day out.
Entry is by a gold coin donation with all proceeds supporting Hartley Lifecare's disability programs and services.

www.hartley.org.au/markets

Carols in the Car Park

Residents of Hall, Charnwood and all surrounding areas in Canberra are warmly invited to share in some or all of the celebrations leading up to Christmas across our parish.

Enjoy carol singing with Victoria Street Brass band and Britenotes choir to celebrate the Christmas season.

(COVID restrictions permitting).

Christmas Eve Church Service

In a year like no other, the hope and joy of Christmas will be more important than ever. Family, friends
and visitors are welcome to Christmas events at St Michael's and/or our sister church, St Barnabas in
Charnwood.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, please RSVP to if you plan to attend either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day services at Hall, to assist planning and our Covid-19 attendance records.

Christmas Day Church Service

In a year like no other, the hope and joy of Christmas will be more important than ever. Family, friends
and visitors are welcome to Christmas events at St Michael's and/or our sister church, St Barnabas in
Charnwood.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, please RSVP to if you plan to attend either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day services at Hall, to assist planning and our Covid-19 attendance records.