History of the Village Hall
The Victorian Village School, in Maidford Road on the first bend from the Kings Arms crossroads, had served the youth of Farthingstone well from 1877 until 1962. The Department for Education then donated it to the Village as an amenity to help provide for its’ social, cultural and sporting well being.

The Hall is now run by a management committee (Charity no. 304190) which seeks to maintain the building as a venue for the Villagers’ multifarious uses. The Management Committee was successful in raising £120k in 1999 to redevelop the Village Hall to cope with the demands of the 21st Century.

The Facilities
The main purposes of the redevelopment were the maintenance of the historical features of the building and the provision of these necessary amenities:

The Main Hall
Utilised for:

• Table Tennis.
• Fitness Clubs.
• Cultural Events including theatre and Music.
• Social Events - Beetle Drives, Christmas Childrens’ Parties, Church Social and Fund Raising Events, Discos, Gardening Club, Quizzes and Parties for Young and Old.
• Seminars and Workshops.
• The Annual Harvest Supper

We now have some brand new staging for the main hall, 4.5 x 3 metres for theatre and music events in the hall. This has been funded by bequest from Bert Billingham - villagers will be eternally grateful for this new facility, used for the first time in the recent Abba Dayz concert at the Joymead.

A Meeting Room for all Village Committees.
A modern kitchen from which catering can be provided for all events taking place in the Hall.
A comprehensive, controllable heating system to ensure that the atmosphere can be conducive for all types of activity.
Modern toilet facilities including full disabled provision.

Regular events in the Hall

• Every Monday afternoon: Yoga 12:15 - 1:30pm
• Every Tuesday afternoon: Mums and toddlers 2:00 - 3:30pm
• Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evening: Table Tennis
• Monthly: Gardening Club
• October every year: Harvest Supper
• Bimonthly Parish Council meetings

Yoga

12:15- 1:30 pm every Monday afternoon.

To book or enquire please call Dorothy on 01327 361646.

Mums and Toddlers Group

2:00 - 3:30pm every Tuesday afternoon

All Mum’s welcome to join us for a cup of tea and let their toddlers run riot!! (Mum’s and babies also welcome too!)
We have a great selection of toys …. but welcome any contributions.

Also planning to do arts and crafts activities throughout the year, and in the summer (or when the weather is good) we will head round to the Joy Mead to enjoy the outdoor space and swings!

We do charge £1.50 per session to cover hire of hall, tea & biscuits and any additional equipment!

Contact Jenny on 01327 361720 or 0790 9966806

Forthcoming Events

Saturday 5th April 2008 - 8 pm in the Village Hall
Quiz and Fish and Chip Supper
Graham will be our quiz master with a fish and chip supper served at half time. Either form your own team or ask to be teamed with others. Please buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment as numbers are limited. Tickets cost £7.50 and are available from Howard Pritchett 361330, Chris FitzGerald 361646 or other Village Hall Committee Members.

How to Book the Hall
We are always interested in any potential use for the Hall so just contact one of the Committee Members if you have a plan. The Hall is available to be hired on the following bases:

• An hourly rate of £4.25 for regular bookings


• £18 for a Children’s Party


• £36 for an Adult Party


• A daily rate of £36 for a special event


• Security deposits will be required for hirers from outside the Village.

Committee Members
Paul Allinson - Chair
Howard Pritchett - Secretary Tel: 01327 361330
Chris FitzGerald - Treasurer Tel: 01327 361646
Wendy Francis
Sarah Hyatt
Colin Benham
Jenny Dicks
Brendan Leahy