The Exchange ended 2024 with a fantastic night of fun with Mad Dog McCrea, a true ‘live’ band who gave the crowd an amazing, energetic evening.
The Exchange trustees are hugely grateful to all those who have worked (and worked…) to make 2024 such a success: in particular, raising more than £35,000 to help rebuild the financial reserves which were hit so hard by electricity costs in 2023.
Celebrity guests have freely given their time, volunteers have gone that extra mile – and more – on top of all they already do, and you, our customers, users and visitors, have been so very generous. Thank you all.
The end of the year isn’t the end of the hard work, of course: inevitably, costs continue to rise and similarly hard-worked equipment has to be replaced. Please continue to support The Exchange … it’s the venue other towns wish they had!
Coming up…
Why not drop in on the 15th of January – it’s free entry! – and be entertained by John H as he plays 200 tunes and songs in the Bibbern café, all to raise funds for The Exchange.
The Bibbern is also our art gallery, of course, so you can enjoy the exhibition of Samantha Biddles’ vibrant animal portraits while you sip a coffee and enjoy the music. John will be back again on the 7th February to accompany our popular French Wine and Cheese Evening – we’re always keen to provide an opportunity for you to enjoy yourself while supporting us! Before that, and not for our funds but for the good of the community, we are delighted to welcome back the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra 14 piece ensemble on 5th February, performing ‘West End to Hollywood’. Our partnership with Artsreach is again responsible for bringing musicians of the highest quality to rural North Dorset, playing music we can all enjoy – it’s a brand new concert of film and stage inspired music.
And looking ahead a little further, we’re excited to announce that on Saturday 29th March we have An Audience With John Sergeant. Join us for an entertaining evening with the former chief political correspondent for the BBC and ITN’s political editor. Known as one of Britain’s most popular and respected broadcasters and authors, tickets will sell out fast so be quick to book yours!
Happy New Year from all at the Exchange.
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