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Author Archives: Tom Bright
Tabernacle Installed
The next stage of the reinstallation of the flagpole project was been completed this week with the tabernacle being fixed to its base. This is now ready for the flagpole to be attached to it in the coming weeks.
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Armchair Donation
The Reading Room has received the donation of an armchair from Keith McLean in memory of his wife Andrea Mayu Houser. The Trustees would like to thank Mr McLean for his generous donation.
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Replacement Flagpole and Tabernacle – Update
The reinforced concrete base for the tabernacle has now been poured and is currently curing. Once cured, the bolts which will secure the tabernacle will be drilled and bonded into the base.
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Replacement Flagpole and Tabernacle
As you may have noticed, the Reading Room has been missing its flagpole for some time. It had to be removed when the tabernacle (the support for the flagpole which goes into the ground) became dangerously rotten. After detailed investigations into a purchasing a replacement, which included surveys to ensure the flagpole would remain secure in the windiest conditions, work has commenced on installing the replacement. The first stage involved digging out the remains of …
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Captain Rayley’s Artefacts
In September, Caroline Wynne Willson, a descendant of Captain Rayley’s first wife, visited the Reading Room with her husband George. During their visit she kindly made a donation of a number of his photographs and letters along with his document case. The Reading Room was built in memory of Captain Rayley in 1864, for more information on Captain Rayley, please see the History page.
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Snooker Table Refurbishment
The snooker table has been refurbished and a new cloth fitted. As part of the refurbishment the angles of the pockets were all measured to ensure they met current requirements. The fitter advised that whilst the weight of the cloth is the same as the one which was removed, it will be faster as it is a slightly thinner cloth.
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Rotary Club Donation
The Southwold and District Rotary Club have generously made a donation to the Reading Room. A photograph of the cheque presentation can be seen below.
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Fundraising Concert
We would like to thank everyone who attended the Harbour Lights Trio’s concert. Over £400 was raised to support the Reading Room.
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Reading Room Closed – 14th – 18th November
The Reading Room will be closed for essential maintenance from Monday 14th to Friday 18th November 2022. We plan to reopen on Saturday 19th November.
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Fundraising Concert – 11th November
UPDATE: Please note, all tickets for the concert have now been sold. Thank you for your support. ‘East Anglian Songs of the Sea’ with the Harbour Lights Trio will take place at the Reading Room at 7.00pm on Friday 11th November 2022. Tickets for this concert are £10 (cash only) and are available only at Chapmans Newsagent in Southwold High Street. There are a limited number of tickets and they will be sold on a …
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