Welcome to the Balcairn Public Hall
Welcome to the Balcairn Public Hall
Nau mai ki te whare o Balcairn
Nearly 100 years of service to your Community!
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Centennial Activities
Centennial Activities
The Balcairn Public Hall will celebrate 100 years of service to your community with a series of commemorative events at ANZAC weekend, April 2026.
We are planning a series of events, dances, concerts and open days. We would love to know if you want to attend, and if you would like to be part of planning and organising or supporting in other ways.
Kindred Spirit
Kindred Spirit
Randy Gambill - leader of the hugely popular 'Sassafras' is back at Balcairn, with his kindred spirit, Jeff Pardue.
Kindred Spirit is an Americana duo from the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Jeff Pardue and Randy Gambill have played music together in various bands for over 45 years. Their repertoire includes tunes from the 1930/40s, folk, singer-songwriters, country, western swing and originals.
Randy Gambill (Guitar, Vocals) -- Randy is a North Carolina native and was raised in a hotbed of bluegrass and old-time music. This blessing helped him develop his ear and has been performing and touring with bands and writing music for over 50 years. Randy has toured Europe promoting Bluegrass and Americana music. Randy’s original songs have been featured on BBC Radio & the PBS TV Series “Song of the Mountains.” Randy continues to write music as a member of Backstreet, Sassafras, Non-Prophets and contributed several of his songs to the newly released Kindred Spirit CD.
Jeff Pardue (Fiddle, Accordion, Vocals) – Jeff is a North Carolina native and his early introduction to music was through learning piano and harmonies he heard at his local church, which instilled a lifetime love for music. Jeff later took up the fiddle, banjo and accordion, which he added to his stage performances, along with his excellent lead and harmony vocals. Jeff is elated to be making his first trip to New Zealand and sharing his music across the South Island. Jeff also contributed writing original material for the newly released Kindred Spirit CD.
Balcairn Hall, 4 Ashby's Road, Balcairn
Saturday 28th February 2026 7:30pm
Tickets $30 on sale at:
Sally Mac's, Amberley
Sefton Garage
Stan's 7 Day Pharmacy, Rangiora
Online www.balcairnhall.com
ROAR– alcohol free – raffles – CD sales - famous country supper - bring a cushion!
Funds raised from all performances go back to maintaining our local and historic Balcairn Hall.
Brought to you with the support of Mike Greer Homes NC.
Do you have a story to share?
Do you have a story to share?
Balcairn Hall is nearly 100 years young. Celebrations planned will include publication of the Hall's story.
If you have a story to tell, let us know! Contact history@balcairnhall.com
This quaint country hall sits alongside the railway at Five Corners, Balcairn on the Rangiora/Amberley Road, 15 minutes from Amberley or from Rangiora.
This quaint country hall sits alongside the railway at Five Corners, Balcairn on the Rangiora/Amberley Road, 15 minutes from Amberley or from Rangiora.
Built in 1926 this hall has seen it all! After years of neglect it has risen like the phoenix over the last 10 years as a result of love and commitment by its local residents, concert supporters and fundraisers and stands ready to welcome all comers and be of service to the community.
Capacity
Capacity
80 seated at tables, or 120 seated in rows, or 150 standing - 150 chairs, 10 tables,
Facilities
Facilities
Heatpumps, entry ramp and accessible toilets.
Staging, lighting, speaker system and floral decoration is available by arrangement
The hall has a well equipped kitchen including fridge/freezer, 2 ovens, microwave, vacuum cleaner, table cloths, cutlery, 150 cups, plates, First Aid kit, emergency light, fire blanket, 2 x hotwater systems, and much more...
It is the closest venue to the Balcairn Cemetery and ideal for funeral gatherings.
Pictured: A typical enthusiastic audience!
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