Statement from the Douglas Centre Trust

The unprecedented events following the spread of the virus have left us struggling to keep up with what is possible at the cornerHOUSE. Most of our users have already cancelled activities for the foreseeable future.

As a volunteer-run activity, at the best of times we are dependent on people coming forward to make the place happen. Many of those volunteers fall into the “elderly” classification and some are also scheduled as “vulnerable”. Correctly they are listening to government advice to self-isolate.
Government advice is also for us all to avoid “unnecessary social gatherings”; which may describe just about everything that goes on at the cornerHOUSE ( although we would argue that “art” and “community” are far from being unnecessary.).
So we have taken the difficult decision to close the building for the present. All planned and booked events and activities are cancelled. The Annual General Meeting will still formally take place on April 3rd, although consultations will only be in advance in e-correspondence .

We will keep a shadow diary to preserve timeslots already booked, although this does not mean that those events will necessarily go on when things allow the centre to be re-opened. We are taking no new reservations for the present.
As far as possible we will be keeping alert to changes in the government’s guidance, and also for opportunities identified by existing partners, which may mean that the building can be re-opened for some uses. Currently we have no idea when that might be. We are also looking at ideas which may keep the cornerHOUSE ethos alive on-line
We recognise absolutely the important role that the cornerHOUSE plays in the lives of so many in our community, and the potential that it has to be so in the lives of many more. As soon as we can we aim to get back to offering that role. For now, though, we ask your patience and understanding.

Stay safe

The trustees of the Douglas Centre Trust operating the cornerHOUSE community arts centre
March 2020

Live events at The cornerHOUSE

The cornerHOUSE is back up and running with full programming including:
live music, poetry reading and workshops, exciting drama, writing workshops, comedy galore, film club, talks. All with just a hint of social distancing

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cH online continues to host a  selection of material from across all of the art forms represented at the cornerHOUSE. Go to the cH online pages to find out more.

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22octallday06janMy world of Illustration - Kay Galbraith exhibitionMeet the Artist evening 15 November(All Day) Event Type :Art,Exhibition

08dec7:30 pm8:30 pmElf the Musical JR7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Type :Children,Drama,Musical,Play,Theatre

09dec11:30 am12:30 pmElf the Musical JR11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Type :Children,Drama,Musical,Play,Theatre

09dec3:00 pm4:00 pmElf the Musical JR3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Type :Children,Drama,Musical,Play,Theatre

09dec7:30 pm8:30 pmElf the Musical JR7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Type :Children,Drama,Musical,Play,Theatre

10dec3:00 pm4:00 pmElf the Musical JR3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Type :Children,Drama,Musical,Play,Theatre

10dec6:30 pm7:30 pmElf the Musical JR6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Event Type :Children,Drama,Musical,Play,Theatre

11dec6:00 pm7:30 pmcornerHOUSE Community Carols6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Type :Church/Faith based,Music,Singing,Social

13dec7:30 pm9:30 pmXmas Xarol7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Type :Drama,Play,Theatre

14dec7:30 pm9:30 pmXmas Xarol7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Type :Drama,Play,Theatre

15dec7:30 pm9:30 pmXmas Xarol7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Type :Drama,Play,Theatre

16dec7:30 pm9:30 pmXmas Xarol7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Type :Drama,Play,Theatre

18dec2:00 pm3:30 pmSingalong2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Event Type :Singing,Social

18dec7:00 pm8:00 pmWillow Tree Foundation Choir7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Type :Charity/Fundraiser,Singing,Social

19dec8:00 pm10:30 pmFolk@thecornerHOUSE - The Wilderness Yet8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Event Type :Music

22dec9:30 am12:30 pmKaty’s Drama Club9:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Type :Children,Workshop

31dec3:00 pm6:00 pmcornerHOUSE Film Club - Matinee show3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Type :Film,Social

04jan9:30 am2:30 pmKaty's Drama Club9:30 am - 2:30 pm Event Type :Children,Workshop

05jan9:30 am2:30 pmKaty's Drama Club9:30 am - 2:30 pm Event Type :Children,Workshop

07jan7:30 pm10:00 pmcornerHOUSE Film Club - Evening Screening7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Event Type :Film,Social

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(PERFORMANCE DATES: May 20 to May 25 2024 at 7.45pm. Shows on alternate days. Mon/Wed/Fri or Tues/Thurs/Sat.  The cornerHOUSE oneACTS play festival is now in its 15th year. The oneACTS is not just about great, original playwriting; it is about encouraging everyone to get involved in all aspects of theatre. Anyone can enter a play, volunteer to direct or produce, audition to act or become part of the backstage or front of house crew. The festival celebrates new playwriting and takes a script from page to ...
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