Village Hall

LECKHAMPSTEAD

VILLAGE HALL

Leckhampstead village hall is a multi-purpose, affordable venue in a charming rural setting opposite the village green.

Recently completely refurbished inside and out, it is run and maintained by a committee of villagers, with other volunteers lending a hand with any work that may need doing.

Now boasting a fully equipped kitchen and access for disabled people, It is used for a wide variety of events, meetings, classes, parties and activities, - often with the additional use of the village green - and is available for hire.

The hub of the community

In 1888, a parish reading room was set up in the village school for men and boys over the age of 13. In the early 20th century, the reading room transferred to a new home on the other side of the road. Constructed largely of corrugated iron at a cost of some £80, it became known as the Iron Room.

The rules were clear. They included a ban on all profane language, no intoxicating liquor and no making off with the newspapers. Smoking and playing permitted games were allowed.

Times changed! By the start of the 21st century, what had by then become the village hall for the benefit of the entire community and beyond had fallen into a sorry state. It was in desperate need of a complete restoration to make it safe and sound for future use. This came with a price tag of at least £80,000.

Though only a small village, residents rose to the challenge to save this hub of Leckhampstead life. A huge fundraising effort was launched, and within two years had raised £35,000 through events and donations.

So impressed was Waste Recycling Environmental Ltd (WREN) - which provides grants under the Landfill Community Fund scheme - it offered a grant of £40,000. Additional grants from Leckhamptead Parish Council, Aylesbury Vale District Council and the Bucks Foundation secured the funding neeed to restore the hall inside and out.

The new-look village hall was officially opened in 2008. In 2017, the finising touch was added with a specially commissioned oak sign.

Woodcarver Mick Waterhouse and the oak sign he created.

The hall can be hired for as little as £7 per hour or £50 per day.

Hire charges include use of a large kitchen with oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, water heater, crockery, cutlery, glasses and dishwasher
Access for the disabled
Two toilets, one for disabled people
Six 6ft + four 4ft collapsible tables, plus 50 chairs
Wall heaters
Free WiFi - details on request when booking
Badminton table available

Two 6m x 3m pop-up marquees can also be hired for the village green opposite the hall.

To book or for further information email: villagehall@leckhampsteadvillage.co.uk

to check availability, please see calendar below

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Sun

10:30am Coffee Morning

7:20pm Events group meeting

10:30am Coffee Morning

6:30pm Nikki - Rider Elite

7pm Julian

1pm Possible hire

7pm Nikki

7:30pm Parochial Church Meeting c/o Beth

10:30am Coffee Morning

6:30pm Nikki

Polling station