Village Hall

Little Wenlock Village Hall is the parish’s most important
community resource.

The new building, completed in the summer of 2002 at a cost of £310,000, is an excellent, modern, versatile facility. It was built with generous grant aid from the National Lottery Community Fund and Onyx Environmental Trust, together with direct fund raising throughout the community.

The main hall is licensed to accommodate 300 people. It is complemented by a carpeted committee room for up to 50 people, fully equipped catering kitchen and bar area.

There is a demountable stage and tables and chairs for 120.

The hall is currently used for a variety of community clubs and activities, including fairs, live theatre, concerts, dances, discos and Parish Council meetings. It is also hired out for weddings, conferences and other functions.

The Hall is an independent charity - no. 1080317 - built and run by volunteer members of the community.

Village Hall and Playing Field Committee

The committee organises various social and fundraising events in aid of both the village hall and playing field. It includes representatives of all the various groups using the facilities.

Chair: Sue Parsons 01952 505888

Secretary Sue Bates 01952 505320

Booking Secretary 07522 560 023

Keyholder / Viewings: Paul Goodman 01952 507706

Annual General Meeting

The AGM is held annually in February / March and is open to all. Dates are publicised well in advance.

The committee for the coming year is elected at the AGM. Would you consider putting your name forward to join the committee?

Further details for the above from Sue Parsons 01952 505888 or Sue Bates 01952 505320.

Facilities

Large Main Hall with Maple wood floor suitable for dancing;
- Maximum licensed capacity 300
- Tables and chairs to seat 120
- Crockery & cutlery for 100
- Demountable stage - 42 clip-together modules each
  700mm x 700mm x 500mm high
Small carpeted hall with 60 upholstered chairs
Well equipped Kitchen & Bar with;
- Large Refrigerator, Gas six burner hob and fan oven, electric fan oven,
- Heated cupboard and Bain Marie
- Dishwasher
- Water Heater
Disabled access and toilet facilities
Hearing loop in both halls

Bookings

For bookings and enquiries please contact Booking secretary on 07522 560 023

Rates: (or download a pdf here):

Rates for parish residents (rates for external users in brackets):
Daytime, small hall only: £5 per hour (£7.50 per hour)
Daytime, whole hall : £12 per hour (£15 per hour)
Evening, 6pm to midnight, small hall only: £6 per hour (£8 per hour)
Evening, 6pm to midnight, whole hall: £14 per hour (£18 per hour)
Party or wedding hire, whole hall all day: £150 (£200) Security deposit of £200 required.
General Elections: £200
Local Elections: £100

Optional Extras

Hall Cleaning after your function: £30 (£30)
Cleaning plus clearing of tables, chairs and rubbish: £50 (£50)
Stage hire, whole stage (see above): £20 (£20)

(All correct as of March 2011)

Regular Hall Activities and Contacts

Monday

Whist Group 2pm - 4pm weekly. Rosemary Carter 505573
Dawley Bowls 2pm - 4pm weekly. Bill Newell 591896
Parish Council from 7.30pm, monthly. John Marcham 505734

Tuesday

Lunch Club from 12.30pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month. Sue Parsons 505888
Yoga 7pm - 8.30pm weekly. Sarah Wilding 277995

Wednesday

Tai Chi 10am - 12noon, weekly. Iris Offland 503684 / Ian 612819
W I from 2pm 1st Weds. of the month. Eileen Appleby 260111
Indoor Bowls 7pm - 9pm weekly. Bob Carter 505573
Amateur Radio (TDARS) 7.30pm - 10pm weekly. Tony Woodhouse 670058

Thursday

Keep Fit 7.30pm - 8.30pm weekly. Sue Bates 505320