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== Primitive Methodist Camp Meetings ==
[[File:4RHF1 Cheshire Observer 1866.jpg|thumb|''<small>Cheshire Observer 16 July 1866</small>''|215x215px]]
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Hamilton Street Methodist Church had a flourishing dramatic society called "The Hamilton Players". They were founded in 1933, performing in that year a humorous play entitled "His Wife" followed by a farce "The Three Half Crowns". At Easter 1937, a drama of Christ's Life and Passion called "The Light of the World" was enacted. The players performed at other venues e.g. in 1944 "Glass Houses" for the patients and staff of the City Hospital and also at Chester Town Hall. They had their own theatrical equipment and their own set of rules which can be seen in the Cheshire Record Office. In 1947 The Hamilton Players won the Armitage Owen Silver Challenge Cup and first prize of £20 at the Rhyl Annual Drama Festival for their production of "Rebecca". Records of their activity ceased in 1961.<gallery mode="packed" perrow="4" widths="200" heights="175" caption="'Hamilton Players' - Advertisments and list of Productions">
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==Home to other organisations ==
[[File:4RHF44 Advert by British legion.jpg|left|thumb|''<small>Advertisment by British Legion</small>'']]
Before it took over a building on the site of the cricket pavilion on the playing field as its headquarters, Hoole & Newton British Legion held its meetings in the School Room, from its foundation in 1944. Every Friday evening from March 1946 ex-servicemen and women could seek advice on pensions, benevolence, employment etc. In 1947 a Tenants' Association for Hoole Urban District Council council house residents was formed there.
In addition to being a place of worship the building of Hamilton Street Methodist Church provided a venue which was to enhance the cultural life of Hoole. Over the years it has provided organ recitals, choir festivals, drama productions and has been the meeting place for local organisations.▼
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▲In addition to being a place of worship the building of Hamilton Street Methodist Church provided a venue which was to enhance the cultural life of Hoole. Over the years it has provided organ recitals, choir festivals, drama productions and has been the meeting place for local organisations.<gallery mode="packed" perrow="3" widths="225" heights="225" caption="Advertisments for cultural events">
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In the 120 years since the first prayers were said, Hamilton Street Church has provided for both the spirit and soul of the people of Hoole and Newton.▼
[[File:4RHF48 HamiltonStreet Church.jpg|thumb|''<small>Hamilton Street Methodist Church</small>''|alt=]]
In 2019 discussions on the possibility of a merger with The United Reform Church on Hoole Road began with a view to forming a Hoole Community Church; the process was largely put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, but some joint activity in the form of online worship and a printed service has taken place.▼
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▲Advertisements for cultural events
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==References==
▲In the 120 years since the first prayers were said, Hamilton Street Church has provided for both the spirit and soul of the people of Hoole and Newton.
▲In 2019 discussions on the possibility of a merger with The United Reform Church on Hoole Road began with a view to forming a Hoole Community Church; the process was largely put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, but some joint activity in the form of online worship and a printed service has taken place.
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