On Saturday 28th November 2009, the Chairman of the Memorial Hall & Recreation Ground Trust, Andrew Vickers, welcomed invited guests and after a short speech the Mayor of Rushcliffe, Peter McGowan, officially opened the refurbished Hall complex at 12 noon on Saturday 28th November 2009.  Joseph Higgins presented the Mayor with a gift and Lydia Wattley presented the Mayoress, Deirdre McGowan, with a posy of flowers.  Once the ribbon had been cut all visitors entered the building for a guided tour of the new facilities.

The new Wise Men Library was then officially opened by Councillor John Cottee, Nottinghamshire County Council Cabinet Member for Culture & Regeneration.

A buffet lunch and bubbly were served in The Moonrakers which had been prepared by a sub-committee of hard working trustees.

After a short break the complex was then open to the general public to view the hall facilities from 3.00 to 5.00 pm.

Some of the comments from the Visitors Book are:

“So impressed by the Memorial Hall, such a wonderful fruition of a vision some years ago.  Love the library.  Wonderful celebration – Well done!”

“Looks terrific – well done to all the committee – Great Job!”

“Nice and bright and fresh looking”

“A great community facility and superb example of partnership working.  Well done to everyone!”

“Thank you for such a lovely morning – the ‘new’ building is wonderful – well done everyone”

“So great to see a facility that is obviously going to be such a community asset – congratulations to all”