Harpford Village Hall
Harpford Village Hall is a totally unique and quirky historic building in the centre of Harpford Village. Due to its unusually cosy size and its pretty interior, Harpford Village Hall offers a warmer and more intimate and friendly space than many halls can offer – seating up to 40 people. The kitchen is spacious, making catering comfortable and practical with an electric hob and oven, water urns, fridge freezer and other items needed for an event. Tables and comfortable seating can be arranged as you require. A new outside decking area is now available for additional space. We also have internet available and a good mobile phone signal at the Hall.
There is street parking available in front of the hall.
For details of our current rates and to book the hall please contact Ann Woodland on 07957 617072
History
Harpford Village Hall has had an interesting history. It was built in 1902, a gift from W.P. Branson of Southerton and was erected on a site presented by the vicar to be used for Sunday School and other parochial purposes. After many years of community use, and some periods of disrepair, the Hall was purchased from the Church by residents and friends of Harpford Village Hall in December 2015 and is now the beating heart of the community.
Harpford Village Hall is a registered charity and is managed by its Trustees – it is not owned by the Newton Poppleford and Harpford Parish Council.
Village Hall Regular Events
The Harpford Village Hall hosts regular monthly events e.g. Craft Group, Book Club and regular one-off events e.g. Pop-up Pubs, Coffee Mornings, Quizzes, Talks, First Aid Classes, details of which can be found on the website. There is a well-stocked library in the hall and a book exchange is available.
Newton Poppleford Village Hall
Newton Poppleford Village Hall is a lovely historic building in a central village location, and a perfect venue for private and commercial needs, clubs, classes and parties.
The main hall seats up to 80 people and benefits from having a raised stage, wooden dance floor and further seating for 15 people on an upstairs balcony. A smaller conference room which seats up to 10 people is also available. Tables and comfortable seating can be arranged as you require.
Some car parking is situated next to village hall, with further car parking close by in School Lane Car Park (Free).
Hire Charges:
Regular bookings for clubs, classes etc which are open to all residents:
£10 per hour
Private Bookings
£15 per hour
Parties and one-off events there is a minimum charge of £45
Payment to be made in advance
For all booking enquiries please contact 01395 568897
The Parish Magazine also advertises regular monthly events (e.g. History Club) and one-off events (e.g. coffee mornings, Bingo, quizzes, talks, theatre productions, etc.)
Background
The Village Hall was acquired by the village in 1909, and an extension was gifted to the Parish by local benefactor Willoughby Statham Smith in about 1930. It had originally been built as a Wesleyan Chapel in about 1815. Note that the hall is a separate charity, not owned by the Parish Council.