Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, October 2008

Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, October 2008. Poster: Stephen Brown.
Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, October 2008. Poster: Stephen Brown.

The Local History Group, Village Hall Trustees and groups that use the Hall collaborated in an exhibition about life in Trumpington over the last 100 years, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Hall on 22 October 1908. The exhibition was open from 21-25 October 2008, with panels about the History of the Hall and its role in the village and the work of some of the groups that use the Hall today. There was also a slide show, a Century of Change.

Trumpington Village Hall on the centenary of its opening, during the Centenary Exhibition. Photo: Andrew Roberts, 22 October 2008.
Trumpington Village Hall on the centenary of its opening, during the Centenary Exhibition. Photo: Andrew Roberts, 22 October 2008.
Trumpington Village Hall on the centenary of its opening, during the Centenary Exhibition. Photo: Andrew Roberts, 22 October 2008.
Trumpington Village Hall on the centenary of its opening, during the Centenary Exhibition. Photo: Andrew Roberts, 22 October 2008.

Reception, 20 October 2008

Over 100 participants took part in a reception to celebrate the centenary on 20 October 2008, held in the Village Hall.

Shirley Brown welcomed the participants and explained that the idea of the centenary celebration had been discussed with Antony Pemberton and then taken forward by the Local History Group.

Sir Francis Pemberton responded by recording that the foundation stone for the Hall had been put down by his grandmother, Patience Pemberton. His grandfather, Canon Pemberton, had been a driving force behind the desire for the Hall. His mother, Viola Pemberton, had been particularly active with events in the Hall, including making marmalade and Pemberton polish, which were sold in aid of good causes.

The original foundation stone, Trumpington Village Hall. Photo: Andrew Roberts, 22 October 2008.
The original foundation stone, Trumpington Village Hall. Photo: Andrew Roberts, 22 October 2008.
The original date stone above the entrance door, 1908, Trumpington Village Hall. Photo: Andrew Roberts, 22 October 2008.
The original date stone above the entrance door, 1908, Trumpington Village Hall. Photo: Andrew Roberts, 22 October 2008.

The Hall had been extended in the 1920s, when a billiard room was added, and refurbished in 1977 for the Queen’s Jubilee. In recent years, the doctors’ surgery had been opened at the rear of the Hall. In celebration of the Centenary, Antony Pemberton had commissioned a new notice board of English oak, which would hopefully serve for another 100 years. The Pemberton family were proud to be associated with the Hall.

The Centenary notice board and original foundation stone, Trumpington Village Hall. Photo: Andrew Roberts, 22 October 2008.
The Centenary notice board and original foundation stone, Trumpington Village Hall. Photo: Andrew Roberts, 22 October 2008.

Sir Francis Pemberton stressed that none of the events would have been possible without the effort of Shirley and Stephen Brown. He closed with a toast to another 100 years of the Hall.

Group at the opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008. Martin Jones, Andrew Roberts, Shirley Brown, Helen Pemberton, Victoria Pemberton, Antony Pemberton, Stephen Brown, Sir Francis Pemberton, Peter Dawson, Michael Hendy, Sylvia Jones, Hiltrud Hall. Photo: Cambridge Evening News.
Group at the opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008. Martin Jones, Andrew Roberts, Shirley Brown, Helen Pemberton, Victoria Pemberton, Antony Pemberton, Stephen Brown, Sir Francis Pemberton, Peter Dawson, Michael Hendy, Sylvia Jones, Hiltrud Hall. Photo: Cambridge Evening News.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Mayoress Anne Dixon, Mayor Councillor Mike Dixon and Sylvia Jones. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Mayoress Anne Dixon, Mayor Councillor Mike Dixon and Sylvia Jones. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Percy Seeby, Mabel Seeby, Helen Pemberton, Antony Pemberton, looking at the final panels of the History of the Village Hall. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Percy Seeby, Mabel Seeby, Helen Pemberton, Antony Pemberton, looking at the final panels of the History of the Village Hall. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Shirley Brown, Barbara Dean and Sir Francis Pemberton, at the beginning of the speeches by Shirley and Sir Francis. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Shirley Brown, Barbara Dean and Sir Francis Pemberton, at the beginning of the speeches by Shirley and Sir Francis. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Brenda Bass looking at the Trumpington Tuesday Group panel. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Brenda Bass looking at the Trumpington Tuesday Group panel. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Michael Hendy, Chris Townrow, Arthur Brookes. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Michael Hendy, Chris Townrow, Arthur Brookes. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: group looking at the panels, including Graham Bass and PC John Sutton. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: group looking at the panels, including Graham Bass and PC John Sutton. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Andrew Roberts, Wendy Roberts, Sylvia Jones and the Trumpington Gardening Society display. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Andrew Roberts, Wendy Roberts, Sylvia Jones and the Trumpington Gardening Society display. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Audrey King, Percy Seeby, Mabel Seeby, Shirley Brown and Kathryn Brown. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Audrey King, Percy Seeby, Mabel Seeby, Shirley Brown and Kathryn Brown. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Brenda Bass and Howard Slatter looking at the panels. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Brenda Bass and Howard Slatter looking at the panels. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Howard Slatter and Martin Jones. Photo: Sylvia Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Howard Slatter and Martin Jones. Photo: Sylvia Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Peter Dawson. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Peter Dawson. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Jenny Blackhurst, Robert Hall, Andy Blackhurst, Andrew Roberts. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: Jenny Blackhurst, Robert Hall, Andy Blackhurst, Andrew Roberts. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: the first of the History of the Village Hall panels. Photo: Martin Jones.
The opening reception of the Trumpington Village Hall Centenary exhibition, 20 October 2008: the first of the History of the Village Hall panels. Photo: Martin Jones.

Exhibition Exhibits

The exhibits were produced by:

City of Cambridge Brass Band
Children and Young People’s Participation Service
Forever Active
Mingle Munch
Shaolin King Fu
Trumpington Allotment Society
Trumpington Brownies and Rainbows
Trumpington Councillors’ Surgeries
Trumpington Gardening Society
Trumpington Local History Group
Trumpington Parish Church
Trumpington Tuesday Group
Trumpington Tornadoes Bingo Club
Trumpington Women’s Institute
Vital Communities

Visitors looking at the display panels, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Visitors looking at the display panels, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Visitors looking at the display panels, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Visitors looking at the display panels, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Visitors looking at the display panels, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Visitors looking at the display panels, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels from Trumpington Local History Group and other organisations, with the Vital Communities house, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels from Trumpington Local History Group and other organisations, with the Vital Communities house, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Visitors talking with Shirley Brown about the village’s history, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Visitors talking with Shirley Brown about the village’s history, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.

Display Panels

History of Trumpington Village Hall panels

Display panels about the history of the Village Hall: 1) introduction; 2) opening in 1908; 3) First World War, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels about the history of the Village Hall: 1) introduction; 2) opening in 1908; 3) First World War, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panel about the history of the Village Hall: 4) 1920s, additions to the Hall, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panel about the history of the Village Hall: 4) 1920s, additions to the Hall, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels about the history of the Village Hall: 5) 1920s; 6) 1930s and 40s including Second World War; 7) 1940s and 1950s, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels about the history of the Village Hall: 5) 1920s; 6) 1930s and 40s including Second World War; 7) 1940s and 1950s, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panel about the history of the Village Hall: 8) 1960s, problems and changes, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panel about the history of the Village Hall: 8) 1960s, problems and changes, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels about the history of the Village Hall: 9) 1970s, renovation; 10) 1980s and 1990; 11) the Hall today, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels about the history of the Village Hall: 9) 1970s, renovation; 10) 1980s and 1990; 11) the Hall today, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.

Trumpington Local History Group panels

Display panels from Trumpington Local History Group, 1) introduction and 2) past activities, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels from Trumpington Local History Group, 1) introduction and 2) past activities, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panel from Trumpington Local History Group, 3) Henry Fawcett, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panel from Trumpington Local History Group, 3) Henry Fawcett, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panel from Trumpington Local History Group, 4) recent and future activities, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panel from Trumpington Local History Group, 4) recent and future activities, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.

Corner displays

Panels and plant and vegetable display from Trumpington Gardening Society (TruGS), Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Panels and plant and vegetable display from Trumpington Gardening Society (TruGS), Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Panels and vegetable display from Trumpington Allotment Society and Trumpington Community Orchard, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Panels and vegetable display from Trumpington Allotment Society and Trumpington Community Orchard, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
The Vital Communities Trumpington House, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
The Vital Communities Trumpington House, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.

Other group panels

Display panels from Trumpington Forever Active and Trumpington Tornadoes Bingo Club, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels from Trumpington Forever Active and Trumpington Tornadoes Bingo Club, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panel from the Children and Young Peoples Participation Service (ChYpPS), Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panel from the Children and Young Peoples Participation Service (ChYpPS), Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels from Trumpington Tuesday Group and Trumpington Councillors’ Surgeries, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels from Trumpington Tuesday Group and Trumpington Councillors’ Surgeries, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels from Trumpington Mingle Munch, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels from Trumpington Mingle Munch, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels from Vital Communities, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels from Vital Communities, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.

Other group panels

Display panel from Trumpington Parish Church, St Mary and St Michael, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panel from Trumpington Parish Church, St Mary and St Michael, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panel from City of Cambridge Brass Band, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panel from City of Cambridge Brass Band, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels from Girlguiding UK, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels from Girlguiding UK, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panel from Shaolin, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panel from Shaolin, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels from Trumpington Women’s Institute, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.
Display panels from Trumpington Women’s Institute, Trumpington Village Hall Centenary Exhibition, 21-25 October 2008. Photo: Stephen Brown.