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The Parish Hall
 
   

The Parish Hall

The Parish Hall was built in 1887 by the Earl of Derby, which consisted of a main room, a reading room that also served as a kitchen, and ladies toilets. The first minute book is for 1928. A Billiard room was built in 1927, which was the Men's Institute. In 1932 water was piped in from Rocky Common and it was agreed that a water closet was to be installed. It was decided to put heating into the main hall in order for the Home Guard to practise. However as it would cost a total of £59.10s it was decided not to go ahead with it due to the war and the state of the country. It was resolved to buy two more heaters; these were replaced by more modern ones in 1997.

As part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1977 it was agreed with Mr. Stanley that a peppercorn rent of £5.00 was paid to provide parking space for cars. It was in 1988 that the car park was completed. In 1971 new toilets were proposed, and in 1973 they were completed. In 1981 the kitchen was modernised, money was raised by a house to house collection and £ 11 03 was collected. A ramp for disabled visitors was made in 1993.

The Parish Hall over the years has been the centre of village life and used for many events, including Dances, Whist Drives, Home Guard practises, Women's Institute meetings, shows and celebrations, Parish Hall committee meetings and Parish Council meetings.

To day it is very well managed by a committee and they have recently provided new heating, kitchen and flooring, and it continues to be the centre of village activities.


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