Chaddleworth Village Hall

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History of Chaddleworth Village Hall

The original structure was erected in 1897.  This was a wooden sub-frame clad with corrugated iron and was called the Iron Room. In 1944 it was decided by the Trustees to apply for Charitable status. It was to be used as a “Parish Room/Village Institute for the purposes of physical/mental training, recreation, social, moral, and intellectual development. For the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Chaddleworth and its immediate vicinity”. It was accepted as a Charity on the 31 July 1945.

Historically, the Village Hall was used for a variety of events.  There was a Men’s Club, the WI and Mothers Union also used the Hall, dances in conjunction with RAF Welford were held there. Before the advent of the current Cricket Club the cricket field was just beyond the old Vicarage and teas were provided in the Village Hall.  It was also used for the annual school concert.

Since the Second World War and the advent of the welfare state (full free education, national health service) the Village Hall has developed into a meeting place for village events.

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Chaddleworth Village Hall is a charitable community hall run by a management committee representing users and elected members of the public, who are the managing trustees of the charity.

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