Coach Hall update

As many of you will know, we have been carrying out a major programme of renovation work at the Chantry over the last 3 years. All of the key infrastructure projects have been completed and we are now re-furbishing the interior spaces. The first of these was the Coach Hall, which is our most used room. It provided some challenges due to the height and the beams of the vaulted ceiling.

The theatre panels in the roof space have been removed and the old purple and lilac colour scheme has made way for fresh white walls and contrasting black beams. New bright LED lighting has been fitted, with separate ceiling spot lights for optional “mood lighting”. Finally, the old wooden ballet barres have been replaced with sleek stainless-steel rails.

Our thanks go out to Jamie and the team at JK Decorating for the paintwork - We hope that all our users will agree that the hard work has paid off and that the completed Coach Hall is a much brighter and more welcoming space!

What's On Page Update

We have recently been doing some work on our website to enhance the user experience. The latest addition is an update of our Regular Classes page.

This update will allow users to access more information on our classes by linking directly to the groups’ own web or social media pages. This means that, when people click on the group’s name, they are directed straight to the relevant information.

We do not have links for all groups as some are run by invitation only but, if you run a group at the Chantry and have a link you would like us to add; or if you have a preferred point of contact, please let us know and we can update our information.

In addition to this did you know that users can also add information directly to their Hallmaster diary listings? If you are interested in adding contact details or other relevant information to your group’s listing fill in the “Description” field on your bookings to include any information or contact details that may be relevant, then they will be visible to anyone who clicks on your bookings in the calendar.

Conservatory Renovations

The latest portion of our renovation here at the Chantry has been the Conservatory. Our thanks go to South Gloucestershire Council for the grant that made this work possible.

This space: which previously was leaking badly, with peeling paint and rotting woodwork; has been transformed with the help of local tradesmen into a clean and welcoming room with views of, and easy access to, the beautiful walled garden.

The Conservatory also contains a stunning arched door which, rumour has it, was once part of Thornbury Castle. Restoration of this is still a work in progress and the door is not currently functional.

The Conservatory is now available for hire so please drop the office a line at office@thechantry.org.uk, or call us on 01454 414268, if you are interested in using this space for your group.