Welcome to the Bowning Community Hall
The Bowning Hall was built in 1926, with additions in 1936 (kitchen and supper room) and 1944 (a separate building for returned service men, now referred to as the Annex). The hall was originally known as the Advance Hall.
The Hall and adjacent parkland is available for hire to all individuals and organisations. The Hall has been used for weddings, children’s parties, social events, meetings, auctions, film nights, the ANZAC day dawn service and Remembrance Day commemorations plus much more.
The Hall can seat about 130 people. There is a stage with a cinema style projector (180″ screen), a lecturn with a connected microphone and portable microphones. The Hall has a commercial scale aircon system. The kitchen is modest with a display fridge, oven, microwave and preparation areas. The adjacent supper room is carpeted and includes an air con system. Outside the Hall is a public playground, public toilets and parkland.
Our hire rates are competitive with other Halls in the region but cheaper than major venues. If you are interested in hiring the Hall, send an email to: bowninghall@yahoo.com.
Our Hall is owned by the community and managed by the Bowning Hall Association’s committee. The Hall is a registered Charity but does not have a tax deductable status.
Bowning Hall AGM
Outcomes of the 2025 AGM. The following people were elected: President and Treasurer – Stuart Atkins, Vice President – Patrick O’Brien, Secretary – Jo Zouwer, Publicity – Frances Atkins and Public Officer – Allan Wishewan.
Grants and Donations
The Hall would not be able to operate without the generosity of organisations and individuals. Grants allow us to undertake specific projects to update and maintain our Hall, while donations help up with our running costs.
Donations
While grants help with specific projects, the Hall relies on donations, fundraising and the hire of facilities to manage its operational expenses like rates, electricity and insurance.
If you would like to make a donation to the Hall, click this link https://square.link/u/bZEaGkjS
or scan the QR code.
Grants
We would like to thank the following organisations for grants received:
Year 2021
- Australia Government – Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. Powering Communities Program. Installation of Solar Panels.
- Yass Valley Council – Heritage Grant Program. Replacement of Supper Room Floor.
- Essential Energy – Community Hall Program and Community Choices Program. For Hall Maintenance
Year 2022
- Australian Government – Department of Veteran’s Affairs – Saluting Their Service Program. Install new WW1 and WW2 Honour Boards.
- Yass Valley Council – Heritage Grants Program. Repainting of Supper Room.
- Essential Energy – Community Choices Champion. For operational costs and maintenance.
Year 2023
- Australia Government – Department of Industry, Science, and Resources. Relace doors and repair floor in Annex.
- Yass Valley Council – Heritage Grants Program. Painting of barge boards and windows.
Year 2024
- Yass Valley Council – Bango Wind Farm Enhancement Community Grants. Develop this web site.
- Yass Valley Council – Financial Assistance Grant. Carpet tiles for supper room and Annex.
- Yass Valley Council – Heritage Grants Program. Repair five Hall windows.
