Coming Events Calendar

Exhibition - To See in a Dream - Stephen Harrison

A new exhibition by artist Stephen Harrision entitled "To See in a Dream" will be showing daily at Kyeema Gallery, Capital Wines.

Stephen Harrison has completed a Master of Visual Art (Sculpture) at the Canberra School of Art. Stephens Sculptures have been exhibited at Sculpture by the Sea, Sculpture by the Edge, Sculpture in the Garden, Sculpture in the Paddock, Sculpture in the Street, Hidden - Rookwood Cemetary as well as various Installations and Art Exhibitions.

Since graduating from the Canberra School of Art Bachelor of Art (Visual) in 1987 where he studied under Czech Printmaker Petr Herel, Graphic Investigation Department, Stephen Harrison had held 20 solo exhibitions and about 25 Group exhibitions, both nationally and internationally. Some noteable shows have been 'Screaming Red Dingo', 'Blood on the Wings', 'Angels and Aeroplanes', 'Nights of Wine and Steel', and 'Mr Kafka's Core'His exhibition 'Shakespeare's Girls, The Blood Babies and The Gnarled Blackened Castles of the Golden City of Prague', was a culmination of 3 years work and a response to traveling to Prague during 2002. Recently his sculptural work has taken precedence, as seen in his show: "Blue Thylacine, other drawings and the Decayed City Sculptures". The drawings shown in this exhibition were like a mini retrospective, comprising at least 10 years work.

Stephen has 2 sons and lives in Murrumbateman, NSW.

Spring Working Bee at Hall Reserve

Over the last two and a half years, our friends and neighbours in Hall have contributed over 100 volunteer person days to the clearing, weeding and planting of more than 120 native shrubs on the Hall Reserve.

In preparation for the coming summer months, we will take the opportunity for tidying up and clearing the Hall Reserve and weeding and mulching the plantings.

Please bring a wheelbarrow, rake, spade or hoe. Whipper snippers and lawn mowers will also be welcome.

While contributing to the enhancement of our village environment, these community work days are a great opportunity to work beside our neighbours and meet others in our community.

There will be a sausage sizzle lunch to celebrate our work together.

Contact Aaron Whittaker at .

Hall Markets

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.

Remembrance Day Commemoration

On 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of continuous warfare. With their armies retreating and close to collapse, German leaders signed an Armistice, bringing to an end the First World War. From the summer of 1918, the five divisions of the Australian Corps had been at the forefront of the allied advance to victory. Beginning with their stunning success at the battle of Hamel in July, they helped to turn the tide of the war at Amiens in August, followed by the capture of Mont St Quentin and Pèronne, and the breaching of German defences at the Hindenburg Line in September. By early October the exhausted Australians were withdrawn from battle. They had achieved a fighting reputation out of proportion to their numbers, but victory had come at a heavy cost. They suffered almost 48,000 casualties during 1918, including more than 12,000 dead.

In the four years of the war more than 330,000 Australians had served overseas, and more than 60,000 of them had died. The social effects of these losses cast a long shadow over the post war decades.

Each year on this day, the Rotary Club of Hall arranges a commemoration in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts in the cause of peace, justice and equality of all people.

Hall Christmas Fair and Street Party

The long running annual Hall Street Party (previously on hiatus since 2019) and The Hall Village Christmas Fair have combined this year to bring you a spectacular seasonal community family friendly event. Keeping with Street Party tradition, the event has been have switched to Friday afternoon/evening and village shops are invited to stay open later on Friday and join in the fun! There will be a dedicated artisan Christmas market showcasing your favourite stallholders, gorgeous gifts available to purchase from local retail traders, food trucks, as well as delicious offerings from local cafes and village pub, community group displays, and live music and entertainment, so bring your dancing shoes!

The event will run the length of the village on Victoria Street, between Gladstone Street and Hoskins Street from 4-8:30pm, with the road being closed to vehicle traffic from 3-10pm.

Artisan Stallholders - Returning Stallholders
Please let Zena Richardson know if you would like to attend this year's event.
She is already receiving several requests from new stallholders who are keen to participate. Due to the constraints of the change in location, Zena has limited stall spaces and are giving first right of refusal until Aug. 31st to returning Stallholders, community groups, local residents and volunteers. Please note: If you were a 'no show' last year and did not notify of your intended absence prior to the event, Zena unfortunately will not be accepting your application to participate this year.

Artisan Stallholders - New Stallholders (inc. those who booked but did not attend last year)
If there are still have spots available, Zena will open these up to new Stallholders from September 1st. If you wish to be placed on the waitlist, EOI's from new Stallholders can sent to the email. Please include details about your stall, and pics of your products. All Stallholders are required to carry their own public liability insurance, minimum $10,000,000. Food trucks/baked/sweet food vendors, candle and jewellery stalls are already at capacity and no applications for new Stallholders in these categories will be accepted at this time. Thanks for your understanding.

Food Trucks & Vendors
Please note, due to the relocation of the event, there are very limited spaces for food vendors this year.
Stalls requiring power - unfortunately, there are no powered sites. Your own generator will be required. Cafes and local pub will also be participating and we have agreed not to host vendors that are in direct competition with their offerings.

Musicians & Entertainers
Whisky Sippers band are booked and there are discussions with other performers to fill the event with awesome live entertainment. If you would like to join again this year and think an afternoon/evening event would be suitable for your act, please contact to discuss your requirements and secure your spot.

Hall Markets

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.

National Sheep Dog Trials Championships

Sheep Dog Trials are a highly-competitive and challenging sport. Sheep Dog Trials represent a fascinating insight into Australia's rural life with a compelling spectator experience. Sheep Dog Trials are an example of extraordinary team work between dog and handler.

The objectives of the National Sheep Dog Trials are to:
- Promote the welfare of sheep, dogs and humans (and in that order)
- Promote wide human interest in all classes of sheep dogs and to secure proper appreciation and recognition of their place and use in human society and industry; and
- Promote, in every way, the general improvement of the standard, breeding, working and exhibition of sheep dogs.

The Duke of Gloucester Sash was presented to the National Sheep Dog Trial Association in 1945 by His Royal Highness, Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester during his tenure as Governor General of Australia from 1944 to 1947. The Duke was the younger brother of King George 6th and Uncle of Queen Elizabeth 2nd.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attended the National Sheep Dog Trial Championships on Finals day, Saturday 26 April 1970 and witnessed the Finals competition. The Queen then presented the Sash to the winner of the National Open Trial, Mr. Bob Ross and his dog Yulong Russ.

Every day of the National Sheep Dog Trials is open to spectators.

Further information is available at www.nationalsheepdogtrials.org/

National Sheep Dog Trials Championships

Sheep Dog Trials are a highly-competitive and challenging sport. Sheep Dog Trials represent a fascinating insight into Australia's rural life with a compelling spectator experience. Sheep Dog Trials are an example of extraordinary team work between dog and handler.

The objectives of the National Sheep Dog Trials are to:
- Promote the welfare of sheep, dogs and humans (and in that order)
- Promote wide human interest in all classes of sheep dogs and to secure proper appreciation and recognition of their place and use in human society and industry; and
- Promote, in every way, the general improvement of the standard, breeding, working and exhibition of sheep dogs.

The Duke of Gloucester Sash was presented to the National Sheep Dog Trial Association in 1945 by His Royal Highness, Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester during his tenure as Governor General of Australia from 1944 to 1947. The Duke was the younger brother of King George 6th and Uncle of Queen Elizabeth 2nd.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attended the National Sheep Dog Trial Championships on Finals day, Saturday 26 April 1970 and witnessed the Finals competition. The Queen then presented the Sash to the winner of the National Open Trial, Mr. Bob Ross and his dog Yulong Russ.

Every day of the National Sheep Dog Trials is open to spectators.

Further information is available at www.nationalsheepdogtrials.org/