Village Hall

Chairman: Hugh Chevallier ( 01256 862636)

To book the Hall – ring Jane Hanbury 01256 862681 or email: ajhanbury@btinternet.com

Our Village Hall is a wonderful amenity — the envy of many communities in North Hampshire. The main Hall was built in 1925, and in 1997 was extended to provide up-to-date facilities, as well as a new home for the Village Shop.

It can seat functions of up to 100 people. It has a good-size stage, with lighting, a sound system, and a piano.

The kitchen is well equipped, and there is a full set of crockery, cutlery and glasses for catering. Apart from being used by many local groups for their regular meetings, the Hall plays host to around half a dozen bigger events a year.

Local groups organise entertainment events for the village.

In spring, residents gather at the Hall at the end of the village Safari Supper, and in autumn there is a Harvest Supper .

The Hall is frequently hired out for private functions such as birthday parties or wedding receptions. Costs vary, but are usually between £10 and £25 per hour (the lower figure is for residents of Upton Grey and Tunworth).

A small committee of volunteers help manage the Hall and ensure it stays solvent. They meet three or four times a year.

The main regular fund-raiser for the upkeep of the hall is the 100 Club. It costs £24 a year to join, and most households in are members. To join, please contact Brian Thrussell (01256 862819).

If you interested in helping the Village Hall Management Committee, please contact Hugh Chevallier (01256 862636).