This page is a snapshot of ideas for your Stitched Stories Project.

We begin with our own snapshot. The memories group decided to brainstorm as many events, groups and uses as we could think of over the years. This was based on research, our contributed images and stories and documents.

We began with the letter we have transcribed on our stitched stories page. Next we noted it took 2 years for the community to fund raise.

Next “Official opening of Whiting Bay Public Hall” in July 1926

We have picked out some important things from this very special event, in no particular  order and we think they would support the story in stitches.

At the opening Captain James Mathie presented the Duke with a GOLDEN KEY the Duke used this to open the hall door.

Little Miss Annie Mathie presented the Dutchess with a BOUQUET OF FLOWERS

The Village hall as built before the Millenium Fund upgrade.

1927 Whiting Bay WRI held their first meeting.

There were 150 members!

The most remembered events run by the WRI ladies were the

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTIES

All the village children were invited. Each child recieved a Wrapped Gift from SANTA

one memorable party shows Santa arriving with his Donkey

These pupils sent a year at School in the Hall when the old school was demolished, and the new school was being built.

10 Years later Archie Nicol is with Lady Jean cutting more cake on the 60 year Anniversary of the hall.

Whiting Bay Club of Music and Drama have been a constant in the hall. So many of their plays and cast are well remembered.

Below Bob Fisher left with Bill Morris

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