Coming Events Calendar

Brass on the Grass - Save the Date

The Hall Heritage Centre is delighted to again be hosting the annual Brass Band Concert with the Canberra Brass - once know as the Hall Village Brass Band.

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.

Food will be available from 4:00pm and the music will begin at 4:30pm.

Exhibition - Of Land and Light

Exhibition by Amy Beggs-French and Penny Deacon.

Amy Beggs-French founded Deep Blue Ceramics after discovering her passion for ceramics when encountering a handmade mug at a local market. Leaving behind a career as a public servant, she embraced the tactile, meditative nature of working with clay. What began as a personal journey has blossomed into a vibrant community studio, supported by a team of skilled, kind-hearted potters and teachers.

Amy's studio is a light-filled, purpose-built space designed for creativity and connection. Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced maker, we offer everything from playful one-off workshops to immersive term-length courses. Amy also hosts private events, team-building sessions, and community fundraisers.

Penny Deacon is a visual artist who says "My abstract paintings are self-indulgent. I imagine all the wild places I love - cliffs, sky, mountains, oceans and wild weather - and mix them together in one painting that imagines a journey through them all." As much as possible, Penny paints outside, ideally on a mountain with a big view of the sky. She also paints at home with the aid of photos she has taken during adventures to nice places."

Panny says that Like most of us, she is inspired by being in nature. She loves adventures outdoors, especially rock climbing, canyoning and back country skiing and that luckily these hobbies take her to amazing places in the Australian bush.

Hall Village Christmas Fair and Street Party

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, community group displays, and live music and entertainment.

The event will run the length of the village on Victoria Street, between Gladstone Street and Hoskins Street from 4:30-8:30pm.

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.

Service of Carols and Christmas Readings - St Michael & All Angels Anglican Church

St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church in Hall will have a service to celebrate the Christian Christmas Season with Carols and Bible Readings.

Christmas eve Holy Communion - St Michael & All Angels Anglican Church

St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church in Hall will have a to celebrate the Eve of Christian Christmas with Holy Communion.

Christmas Day Holy Communion - St Michael & All Angels Anglican Church

St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church in Hall will have a service to celebrate the Christian Christmas Day with Holy Communion.

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/