Village Halls Week
England’s 10,000+ Village Halls are at the heart of rural community life - providing an important hub for social activities, classes and services.
Village Halls Week ran for the first time in 2018. The campaign is an annual and national celebration of rural community spaces and the people whose time and dedication keep them going. Organised by the ACRE Network, the campaign runs in January and sees a huge variety of events happening across England.
This year's Village Halls Week will run from Monday 20th January to Sunday 26th.
The aim of the week-long campaign is to champion the diverse range of buildings which make up the network and promote the sheer volume of services they offer.
There will be an opportunity to say thank you to the volunteers who run the buildings and learn more about the groups, organisations, individuals and businesses who are making use of these buildings week in and week out. Predominantly the week will take place on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) however, ACRE Network members will also host events to engage with people in their area.
Nationally ACRE speaks up for Village Halls, ensuring Government policymakers are aware of the challenges faced by volunteers who are often struggling with red-tape and the demands of managing a community building.
Village Halls Week by Kate Fox.
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The National Rural Touring Forum commissioned poet Kate Fox to write a poem about her experiences with rural touring and village halls for the 2019 Village Halls Week, in partnership with ACRE.
Upchurch Village Hall
Upchurch Village Hall was built over 60 years ago and as a registered charity all Upchurch Village Hall Management Committee (UVHMC), members become a ‘Trustee’ of the Village Hall for the duration that they are on the Committee. All Trustees have a legal responsibility for the running of the Hall, along with all the associated health & safety and financial responsibilities. Maintenance and future planning are also part of the role.
The Village Hall Management Committee members are volunteers who meet regularly throughout the year to ensure the smooth running of the Hall for all the local groups and organisations that hire it on a regular basis, and for those individuals who hire the Hall for private parties and special family occasions.
Thank you for everything you do 👏🏼
To book Upchurch Village Hall, please contact Mollie Harriss on: 01634 364859
To book Upchurch Village Hall, please contact Mollie Harriss on: 01634 364859
Visit the website >> https://upchurchvillagehall.weebly.com
Improvement Project
Many residents will have already seen the necessary remedial work carried out by the Village Hall Management Sub Committee recently to bring the Hall up to standard. In recent years, generous donations have been received from numerous individuals, local Councillors, Council grants, the Co-op Membership Local Community Fund and from numerous fundraising events held in the Hall itself. Together all these have enabled essential work to be carried out, and keep the Hall in good working order.
The Friends of Upchurch Village Hall has raised thousands of pounds so far and UpARA has nominated the Village Hall as their chosen charity for this year.
Thanks to all the well supported fundraising events, the Sub Committee has been able to complete parts of the improvement project using their own funds.
The fundraising continues this year at UpARA's Quiz Night at the Hall on Friday 17th January and their Valentine's Party on Friday 14th February.
Ticket details here >> http://bit.ly/3a7GhI2
Thank you for everything you do 👏🏼
Celebration
Help ACRE celebrate the huge contribution that Village Halls and the volunteers running them make to rural communities throughout England, with the hashtag #VillageHallsWeek and support your local Village Hall!
Many residents will have already seen the necessary remedial work carried out by the Village Hall Management Sub Committee recently to bring the Hall up to standard. In recent years, generous donations have been received from numerous individuals, local Councillors, Council grants, the Co-op Membership Local Community Fund and from numerous fundraising events held in the Hall itself. Together all these have enabled essential work to be carried out, and keep the Hall in good working order.
The Friends of Upchurch Village Hall has raised thousands of pounds so far and UpARA has nominated the Village Hall as their chosen charity for this year.
Thanks to all the well supported fundraising events, the Sub Committee has been able to complete parts of the improvement project using their own funds.
The fundraising continues this year at UpARA's Quiz Night at the Hall on Friday 17th January and their Valentine's Party on Friday 14th February.
Ticket details here >> http://bit.ly/3a7GhI2
Thank you for everything you do 👏🏼
Celebration
Help ACRE celebrate the huge contribution that Village Halls and the volunteers running them make to rural communities throughout England, with the hashtag #VillageHallsWeek and support your local Village Hall!
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