The Square Dance in Pummery Square
Photograph by Neil Crick
Pummery Square
AND THE FIRST PHASE
The first phase of Poundbury is home to the Brownsword Hall and its community events
Pummery Square is right at the centre of the first phase of Poundbury and features the impressive Brownsword Hall . The traditional hall was designed by John Simpson , whose inspiration was a traditional West Country market hall . If you ’ re wondering about the name , greetings card entrepreneur Andrew Brownsword sponsored the £ 1 million development of the hall . As well as being booked daily for community activities and private functions , the underloft of the hall hosts markets and other events . Surrounding the square is a host of businesses , including Stitchinghouse Design , the Poundbury Village Stores and the pub The Poet Laureate . The square is within the 18.5-acre Phase 1 , which was completed in 1996 by builders CG Fry & Son . There are 196 houses and 56 flats including 55 social housing homes .
The Fleur de Lis building on Bridport Road is a landmark building and can be seen for miles . Holmead Walk overlooks the park and children ’ s play area and has spectacular views of Maiden Castle . There is also a walkway to The Prince of Wales School . Where Poundbury links through to Dorchester there is the recently opened £ 8 million Dorchester Sports Centre , which was designed by Poundbury ' s masterplanner Leon Krier and features a gym and six-lane swimming pool . The Children ’ s Christmas Party takes place at Brownsword Hall on Sunday , 4th December from 2-4pm . The ever-popular Poundbury Square Dance takes place every year and brings the square alive . It is a family event held in early July , which is aimed at anyone over the age of four .
For a detailed list of events held at the Brownsword Hall see page 40 .
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