Past Events
Friday
16 September
10-11:30 am
pampered chef logo

Coffee Morning

Come and join us and your neighbours for coffee/tea and cakes every month.
This month - Pampered Chef demonstration.
See the products and sample some food!
For more information please call Ellie on 205289

Monday
15 August
3-5 pm
tea

Senior Citizen's Tea Party

If you live in the village and are a senior citizen, you are invited to our annual tea party at the Manor House.
Please let Ellie know on 01832 205289 if you are able to attend, so we know how many sandwiches to make!

Saturday
23 July
10-12 am

Table Top Sale

Use this opportunity to have a clear out!
The cost of a table is £5.
Turn up from 9:30am (to set up only) for a 10am start.
There will be refreshments (tea, coffee, soft drinks, cakes, pop-corn, tuck shop) to keep you going!
Contact Ellie on 01832 205289 to book your table.

Friday
8 July
10-11:30 am
spinning

Coffee Morning

Come and join us and your neighbours for coffee/tea and cakes every month.
This month - Spinning Demonstration by Gloria Fisher
(Bring your own neddles if you would like to)

Friday
17 June
10-11:30 am
coffee

Coffee Morning

Come and join us and your neighbours for coffee/tea and cakes every month.

Wednesday
11 May
7:30 pm

Benefield Village Hall AGM

The committee will hold the Annual General Meeting.

We are actively seeking new members, so if you are interested in getting involved, please come along. All welcome!

For further information, call Ellie Andrews on 01832 205289

Friday
29 April
from 10 am

The Royal Wedding

Come and celebrate "The Wedding of the Year".
Wedding Couple
Remember the street parties of old, for the Queen's Coronation, Silver and Golden Jubilees? The committees of the Village Hall and St.Mary's Church have got together to put on a "street party" event for the village. We will have a large screen to watch the Royal Wedding, in addition to a BBQ, salads and drinks.

Tickets from Ellie (01832 205289) and Mary (01832 205055)
£6.50 Adults, £4 Child, and children under 5 are free.
Arrive from 10am for coffee and cakes. Children's activities too!

Sunday
3 April
3 pm

Turned Out Nice Again!

Turned Out Nice Again! Join Granny Flo and Ruby on their second adventure together (you may remember the excellent 'What Became of the Red Shoes?, whcih came to Benefield last year). With Flo's collection of old postcards, shells and fossils they are transported back to 1938 for a seaside extravaganza with dance, original songs, slapstick and candy floss!

A family show for all ages 3-103!
Adults £6 ; Concessions £5 ; Family Ticket £18
available from Emma 01832 205314 / Ellie 01832 205289

Little Pixie Productions
in association with Northants Touring Arts

Thursday
17 Mar '11
7:30 pm

'Stuck in a rut' - need help with cooking ideas?

If you enjoy 'foodie' programmes on the TV, you'll enjoy this 'pampered chef' demonstration.
£3 a ticket (including glass of wine) from Ellie on 01832 205289.

Saturday
11 Dec '10
4-6 pm

Children's Christmas Disco & Party

Jumping Girl Picture

Please Contact Sian on 01832 205224 to let her know the name(s) and age(s) of your child(ren)

Friday
19 November
7:30pm

Quiz Night

Microphone Picture The famous Benefield Village Quiz Night returns for another evening of brain bending miscellany. Fish and chip supper included at half-time. Please bring your own drinks, cutlery, plates, etc. Teams of no more than eight people please.

Tickets £7.50 from Ellie 01832 205289 or Mary 01832 205055.

Please book early to avoid disappointment!

Friday
1 October
7:00 pm

Pampered Chef Party

Come along and treat yourself to some nibbles and new cooking equipment.

Contact Ellie on (01832) 205289 for further details.

Saturday
18 September
7:30 pm

Ian Keable – "Nothing up my sleeve"

Magic Circle Ever wondered how magicians do their tricks?

In his new show Ian Keable, a recent recipient of the prestigious Magic Circle comedy Award, explains some of the techniques he uses to mystify his audience. Is the hand really quicker than the eye, is it all done with mirrors or does everything disappear up the sleeve?

Tickets £8 each (£5 for under 18yrs)
from Emma (01832)205314 or Ellie (01832)205289
This is a grown-up show, but children over 12yrs will also enjoy it.

Saturday
18 September
2:00 pm

Ian Keable – "Children's Magic Laughter Show"

Ian Keable Sponge balls multiply in the hand, coins are produced out of thin air, solid rings link together, a newspaper is torn up and restored – Ian Keable’s show for the whole family is one continuous stream of magical surprises that will entertain adults, as much as children.

Don’t miss out on this rare chance of an hour of mystery, fun and laughs: you’ll be kicking yourself if you do!

Tickets £4.50 each (including refreshments)
from Emma (01832)205314 or Ellie (01832)205289
Suitable for ages 4-12 yrs.

Saturday
26 June '10
6:00 pm

Family BBQ

Bar & Raffle - All welcome
Tickets £6 per adult/£4 per child (children under 5 go free)
Buy your tickets from Ellie (205289) or Emma (205314)

Sat/Sun
5/6 June '10
2-5pm

Benefield Village Fête

Details to follow later.

Saturday
8 May '10
2:00pm

What Became of the Red Shoes? Red Shoes

Granny Flo’s attic is full of old junk…or is it?

On a rainy day a curious child Ruby explores it, discovering forgotten treasures including an interesting pair of shoes. Her imagination is sparked and she embarks on a magical journey meeting pirates, animals and even a trip into space!

A brilliantly imaginative one woman show using original music, movement and dance.

Winner of ‘Best Family Event’ Award at Buxton Festival Fringe 2009

Suitable for families with children age 3+
All tickets £4.50 (including refreshments)
available from 01832 205314 / 01832 205289

Little Pixie Productions

Thursday
6 May '10
7:00am

Parliamentary Elections

Polling hours 7:00am to 10:00pm.

Tuesday
27 April '10
7:30pm

Village Hall AGM

All welcome to attend.
We look forward to seeing you then!

Friday
26 Mar '10
7:30pm

Quiz Night

The famous Benefield Village Quiz Night returns for another evening of brain bending miscellany. Fish and chip supper included at half-time. Please bring your own drinks, cutlery, plates, etc. Teams of no more than eight people please.

Tickets £7.50 from Ellie 01832 205289 or Mary 01832 205055.

Please book early to avoid disappointment!

Friday
5 Mar '10
7:30pm

Cinema Night - "Last Chance Harvey"

Last Chance Harvey

Set in London, this gentle romantic comedy stars Dustin Hoffman (as Harvey) and Emma Thompson (as Kate) - middle-aged and self-doubting - who are out of sorts with their existing relationships.

Tickets £5 with a glass of wine (or two for £8, so bring a friend!). Contact Sian on 01832 205224

In association with Oundle Cinema

Saturday
6 Feb '10
8:00pm

70s/80s Disco Night

Disco

Come and strut your funky stuff!
Bar, buffet, and optional fancy dress.

Tickets £10 (inc. buffet)
from 01832 205289

Saturday
19 Dec '09
1:00pm

Jack and the Beanstalk

Professor Popup's Puppet Theatre

An old man is surprised to find himself once again in his childhood nursery, surrounded by many much loved toys. He remembers his favourite story but…where’s Jack?

Is it a dream? Or is it all real? Better ask the Giant!

With subtle lighting, an intriguing set and original music by international composer and clarinettist, Santiago Puente, this award winning show has entranced all who have seen it in schools, theatre and festivals across Europe.

Suitable for 3 to 8 year olds and their families.

Tickets £4.50 from Emma 01832 205314.

Professor Popup's Puppet Theatre in association with Northants Touring Arts

Saturday
12 Dec '09
4-6 pm

Kids Christmas Disco

Santa

It's now the turn of the kids to have a 'boogie'.

Tickets £3 per child from Ellie 01832 205289 or Emma 01832 205314.

Friday
13 Nov '09
7:30pm

Quiz Night

The famous Benefield Village Quiz Night returns for another evening of brain bending miscellany.

Fish and chip supper included at half-time. Please bring your own drinks, cutlery, plates, etc.
Teams of no more than eight people please.

Tickets £7.50 from Ellie 01832 205289 or Mary 01832 205055.

Please book early to avoid disappointment!

Friday
23 Oct '09
7:30pm

Cinema Night

Slumdog Millionaire

Doors open 7:30 for an 8 o'clock start
Tickets £5 from Ellie on 01832 205289

In association with
Oundle Cinema

Saturday
19 Sept '09
8-12 pm

70's/80's Disco Night!

Disco

Put your glad rags on and be here to dance the night away!

Tickets are £10 each, including buffet.
Bar available.
For tickets please contact
Emma 01832 205314 or Ellie 01832 205289.

Monday
17 Aug '09
2-4 pm

Senior Citizens Tea Party

Afternoon tea & cakes for local senior residents.
The Manor House, Lower Benefield.
Details from Ellie 01832 205289 or Mary 01832 205055

4 July '09
2:00pm

Beyond A Joke

Circus Berzercus have been hugely popular across the country. Their shows are packed with chaotic clowning, dazzling juggling, unique unicycling, mindboggling magic and audience participation and have genuine appeal to both children and adults.

Circus Berzercus

Wallace and Gerald will serve you from their menu of manipulative miscellania - specialities will include tricks with hats, pots, plates, coats, crockery, cutlery and more in this action-packed adventure. Conflict will never be far away as this mismatched pair present feats of balance, brilliant juggling and hilarious magic.

Warning: This show is seriously funny!

Suitable for families with children 3+
The show will last for 1hour 50 minutes including an interval.

Tickets are £5 (including refreshments) from Emma 01832 205314 or Ellie 01832 205289.

Circus Berzercus in association with Touring Arts Logo

12 June '09
7:30pm

Quiz Night

The famous Benefield Village Quiz Night returns for another evening of brain bending miscellany.

Fish and chip supper included at half-time. Please bring your own drinks, cutlery, plates, etc.
Teams of no more than eight people please.

Tickets £7.50 from Ellie 01832 205289 or Mary 01832 205055.

4 June '09
7:00am

European & County Council Elections

Combined Euopean Parliamentary and County Council Elections.
Polling hours 7:00am to 10:00pm.

Saturday
16 May '09
2:00 pm

I'm Still Hungry!!!

Moby Duck presents... I’m Still HUNGRY!!!

I'm Still Hungry

When a tiger’s just eaten your grandmother and still looks hungry, it’s a good idea to run — as far and as fast as you can. But when you’re stuck at the top of a tall tree, and the tiger’s climbing up towards you, licking his lips, and there’s not a woodcutter in sight, you have to think quicker than you’ve ever thought before …

Korea’s best-loved story makes Little Red Riding Hood look as though she’s still on the nursery slopes. Moby Duck’s latest east-west collaboration combines storytelling, physical theatre, live music, puppetry and wild, exuberant Korean humour in the captivating mixture that is the company’s unique, unmissable performance style.

Suitable for families with children age 4+ and will last for approximately 1 hour.

Tickets are £4.50 each from Emma on 01832 205314.

Moby Duck Theatre Company in association with Touring Arts Logo

Saturday
9 May '09
6:00 pm

Family BBQ & Grand Reopening

Come and see your new improved village hall officially re-opened!
Bar & Raffle.
DVD to be shown at 7:30pm to keep the children enterrtained!
All welcome.
£6 per adult/£4 per child (children under 5 go free).