77 Stoke Fleming Village Hall S
toke Fleming has benefited from a village hall since the 1920’s, thanks largely to
Miss Bidder, who donated land on Rectory Lane for its original construction. For more than seventy years it served a growing community, but by the 1990’s it was no longer fit for purpose. Plans were made to replace it with a larger, modern facility on Dartmouth Road, and the old site became Old Hall Gardens, still enjoyed today.
Building the new hall required sig- nificant investment. Local residents raised over £30,000, secured a successful lottery bid for £175,000, and worked with local, regional and national partners to fund the balance. Designs were prepared by village resident Bob Benns of BBH Architects, and construction was led on site by another resident, Phil Elliott of Elliott Construction.
The project’s main driver was John Goddard, and it was fitting that he and his wife Barbara laid the foun- dation stone in July 2000. The doors opened in March 2001, and the official opening was performed by West- country TV presenter Ron Bendall in April, followed by a barn dance and cabaret evening. Twenty-five years later, we celebrate another milestone in the tremen- dous role the hall has played in village life. Today it
• ke Fleming Village Hall is a superbly designed venue that’s now available to HALL FOR HIRE Kindly sponsored by
Stoke Fleming Village Hall is a superbly designed venue that’s now available to hire for a single event or regular booking.
From weddings and parties to local meetings and club activities, we offer a memorable experience tailored to your personal needs. With a large main hall and performance stage, function room, fully
fitted kitchen, excellent wi-fi, loads of free parking and full disabled facilities it really is a place with everything for everyone.
Contact us at
enquiries@stokeflemingvillagehall.org.uk or visit
www.stokeflemingvillagehall.org.uk for more info
hosts everything from yoga, Pilates, drama, table tennis, mahjong, short mat bowls and coffee mornings to children’s parties, Parish Council meetings, corporate presentations, weddings, community lunches, Hort and Sports judging, table-top sales and more.
To mark the anniversary, we are holding a relaxed Sunday afternoon cream tea concert on 17th May, accompanied by the fabulous Brass Monkeys ensemble and kindly sponsored by McCarthy & Stone. Tickets are on sale by calling 01803 770045 so please come along and join in the fun.
With special thanks to Barry Morris (photo- graphs) and Nick Teage (hall history)
Enjoy A ‘Brass Spectacular’ with the talented CREAM TEA Brass Monkeys 8-piece ensemble
In celebration of 25 wonderful years of Stoke Fleming Village Hall
Sunday 17th May, 2pm - 5pm Entry Tickets Only £5.00
on sale at Stoke Fleming Village Shop or from Jill on 01803 770045
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