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1964 Carnival Hall is built by local subscription on land granted by the
Municipal Borough of Basingstoke to the Carnival Committee.
The Carnival Hall is used by a wide variety of groups
including "Darby and Joan" and various Dance Clubs.
1980's on the winding up of the Basingstoke Carnival, the Carnival Committee
gifts the Carnival Hall to Age Concern, the successor to "Darby and Joan". Age
Concern sub-let the hall to cover costs.
July 2002 a delegation led by Tory Cllr Harry Robinson asks for Age
Concern to be released from its obligations to running the building as increasing running costs are
forcing the organisation into debt in spite of grants.
August 2002 The Council receives Carnival Hall in a very poor state of
repair.
September 2002 5 out of 6 former sub-tenants express an interest in taking over
the building when consulted by the Council. A proposal is put before Cabinet that time be
taken to study the sub-tenants' proposals with a view to retaining a community
facility on site. This proposal to be agreed on in a cabinet meeting on February 25th
2003.
February 2003 at a Cabinet Meeting of Basingstoke and Deane Borough
Council, representations are made to councillors for the retention of Carnival Hall.
April 2003 at a Full Council Meeting of Basingstoke and Deane Borough
Council, Rob
Donnelly states that the Council is looking to retain the hall provided the necessary repairs can be undertaken for "a reasonable
figure". The building could return to public use and should be able to
keep going for at least another 5 years.
January 2004 Basingstoke Hindu Society re-opens Carnival Hall after
taking over the site and carrying out a substantial re-fit.
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