EVENTS CALENDAR
Here we list events in the halls which are open to the public, free or by ticket sales. To be listed here please email events@harwellvillagehall.co.uk
For details of all other bookings please see our bookings calendar, and our list of regular users.
Harwell Parish History Group – St Matthews – a church in the Landscape
Cherry HallA talk by Adrian Rance McGregor. At the Cherry Hall, 7.30pm on Wednesday 21st May 2025. Tickets £3 on the door (members free). NB There are no meetings in June, July or August but members will receive a mini mag during this time.
Orchard Film Club – The Critic (15)
Orchard HallWhen the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (Sir Ian McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the cross hairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner, he strikes a sinister Faustian pact with a struggling actress who is desperate to win his favour. A suspenseful thriller co-starring Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace), Mark … Continue reading Orchard Film Club – The Critic (15)
Orchard Film Club – Mr Burton (12A)
Orchard HallIn the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war, and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (Toby Jones). Taking Richard … Continue reading Orchard Film Club – Mr Burton (12A)
Big Ginger Tom Music Presents Tony Christie & Ranagri – The Great Irish Songbook Vol II Tour
Orchard HallThere are some, albeit ‘misguided' souls, that think Tony Christie appeared out of nowhere in 2005, to grace our TV screens and ask the way to Amarillo. Nothing could be further from the truth. Those who know better, who appreciate his wonderful voice and his ability to get inside a song, can tell you that … Continue reading Big Ginger Tom Music Presents Tony Christie & Ranagri – The Great Irish Songbook Vol II Tour
Harwell Parish History Group – A history of Hanney
Cherry HallA talk by David Gahan. At the Cherry Hall, 7.30pm on Wednesday 17th September 2025. Tickets £3 on the door (members free)
Big Ginger Tom Music Presents Megson with support from Anna Renae
Orchard HallWe are pleased to welcome Megson to Harwell Village Hall. Four times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards MEGSON create a truly unique brand of folk music. Combining an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars, MEGSON have gained a reputation … Continue reading Big Ginger Tom Music Presents Megson with support from Anna Renae
Big Ginger Tom Music presents Katherine Priddy with support from Roswell
Orchard HallWe are thrilled to welcome back Katherine Priddy to Harwell Village Hall for a third time, no doubt it will be a third sell out event. February 2024 saw the release of Katherine Priddy’s eagerly awaited second album: The Pendulum Swing. Greeted by critical acclaim in the press including MOJO who called it “simply brilliant”, … Continue reading Big Ginger Tom Music presents Katherine Priddy with support from Roswell
Big Ginger Tom Music Presents Edwina Hayes with support from Barton Hartshorn
Orchard HallWe are looking forward to welcoming one of the finest female singer/songwriters this country has produced in years. Edwina brings together English folk, Americana and the rich Northern singer/songwriter tradition to create a sound that’s truly her own. Highly accomplished she’s toured with such notable performers as Jools Holland, Van Morrison, Nanci Griffith and Loudon … Continue reading Big Ginger Tom Music Presents Edwina Hayes with support from Barton Hartshorn
Big Ginger Tom Music Presents Ninebarrow
Orchard HallWe are pleased to welcome Ninebarrow back to Harwell. Ninebarrow (Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere) are a multi-award-winning folk duo, who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition. Described by Mark Radcliffe as sounding ‘like two halves of one voice’ and by Mercury Music Prize nominee … Continue reading Big Ginger Tom Music Presents Ninebarrow
Big Ginger Tom Music Presents Rusty Shackle with support from Craig Joiner
Orchard HallRusty Shackle are a six-piece folk-rock band from South Wales. They have released five successful studio albums and are an experienced live band, playing festivals and venues around the world since 2010. We are thrilled to welcome them to Harwell Village Hall. This will be a very popular gig so book tickets early! Tickets start … Continue reading Big Ginger Tom Music Presents Rusty Shackle with support from Craig Joiner