News & Events
Latest NewsNow open for all bookings
Both regular and one-off bookings are now being accepted at the Hall. Regular activities, including yoga and Pilates, the Village Band, Oxfordshire Woodturners and Friday night Bingo have all re-started. . New bookings are welcome - please contact us to discuss your requirements. Hand-sanitiser is provided, and all bookings are subject to risk assessment. Restoration and improvements at the Village Hall The Village Hall Committee is working on a programme of improvements and restoration work to take our Hall into its second century. Did you know that the Village Hall opened its doors in 1924? Now we're looking at what needs to be done to make sure it can continue to provide a welcoming space for our community for another hundred years. Current projects Improving access for the disabled The work to install new access ramps at the front and rear of the building is nearing completion. This has proved more complex, and taken longer than we anticipated – a big thank you to all our users for their patience while the work has continued. The new front ramp now makes it much easier for wheelchairs and buggies to get into the hall, and new locks on the front door make it simpler to operate. The new door and windows at the back already let in floods of light and allow views of the garden. It just needs a little more work to complete the ramp to give easy access for all to our green haven. Removing the false ceiling We are working hard to reduce our carbon footprint and energy costs. Investigations have shown that the existing false ceiling will not take the weight of additional insulation. Our recent Energy Audit revealed that proper insulation at roof level, together with de-stratification fans, would be equally effective. Removing the false ceiling would also allow us to restore the original appearance of the hall, with a beamed roof, and to open up the three large windows in the gable end, increasing natural light. We are now looking for external sources of funds to support this project. |
Upcoming EventsCommunity Cafe
Afternoon Tea First Saturday of every month Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a piece of homemade cake. A variety of gift and craft stalls will appear through the year, and there's an opportunity to talk to your Parish Councillors. Saturday 2nd September 2.30pm - 4.30pm Afternoon Tea The Cakes are Back After our summer break we’re open again for tea, coffee and truly delicious cakes. Come and enjoy the refreshments, and a chance to relax and chat with friends and neighbours. Saturday 7th October 2,30pm - 4.30pm Afternoon Tea Tea and Coffee and Cake As the days draw in, take a break to chat to friends, or meet your local councillors. Find out more about our new project to improve and restore the Village Hall. |