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Welcome to Geldeston Village Hall
Focal Point For Local Events
OPEN FOR HIRE FOR ALL YOUR **CELEBRATIONS**
WEDDINGS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, MEETINGS, TRAINING, ORGANISATIONS, BAND PRACTISE ETC.
LICENSED FOR 90 PEOPLE, FULLY INSURED, PERFORMING RIGHTS COVERED
MODERN FACILITIES WITH DISABILITY TOILETS AND ACCESS.
SO WHY NOT MAKE CONTACT AND CHAT TO US ABOUT YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
Here you will discover just what an amazing, diverse array of activities we have going on in our hall.
We are at the centre of all the local events including our renowned Village Fete, grand auction and much more.
Regular activities include an Indoor Bowls club, Pilates, weekly coffee mornings and a Ukulele club.
Thanks to a variety of sponsors and donors, and the tireless efforts of the committee and its chair, our Hall has been thoroughly upgraded and modernised, inside and out, and a variety of public and private activities now take place here.
Some of our regular activities we have at the village hall.
- Pilates
- Bowls
- Coffee Mornings
- Ukulele
- Film Shows
- Yoga
- The Grand Auction
- Village Fete
- Scarecrow Trail
- Music Events
- Parties
- Weddings
What We Offer
Renovated in 2018 a village hall with these and many other things for you if you wish to hire the hall.
This is a very traditional village hall centred around one large main room - licensed for 90 people with a modern kitchen including a large commercial cooker and commercial dishwasher ideal for a large function such as a wedding or birthday party. With full disability access.
Please take a look around our website to see what a thriving busy village hall we have and the many and varied activities held here.
Traffic Management Meeting
On January 19th 2024 Geldeston held a Meeting of Geldeston Residents Concerning Traffic Management
The Meeting was chaired by Loraine Loffstadt and attended by 26 residents.
Village Residents discussed how to address the concerns regarding speeding traffic in the village.
Further topics would include concerns regarding persons driving without due care and attention and the dangers posed by inappropriate parking.
Minutes of the meeting can be found here
2023's Village Fete
And Sign Unveiling
On Saturday 29th July 2023 Geldeston held its annual village fete. It was decided before the event, by the Village Hall Committee to donate the net proceeds to a charity called “MIND” which is there to help people with Mental illness .
Also at the opening of the Fete we unveiled a new village sign which the Village hall Trustees commissioned funded by part of a legacy from Mrs Monica Hilda Chidley. Monica used to live in the village along with her family and husband. She used and enjoyed the hall as part of the community life for many years. Our grand hall being 100 years old this year we felt it was a fitting memory to her to install a new sign so the village not only has a great hall but also a focal point on our village green.
More information and a gallery can be seen here
The Scarecrow Trail-2023
Once again the scarecrow trail proved a huge hit with 24 amazing scarecrows making an appearance for over 100 followers of the trail map.
A huge thank you as well to all who visited us at the Coffee days during the scarecrow trail for MIND and MND. We raised £210 which will be shared between the two charities.
The winning scarecrow this year was Paddington Bear narrowly winning by just one vote from the bee. There were 34 correct entries for the £25 voucher so a draw was needed to find a winner and they have been notified.
Why not visit our gallery page to see all our lovely scarecrows in all their glory
Ideal For Weddings
Beat The Bounds Walk
A great walk led by Fizzy was undertaken on "Beat the Bounds" in the village Sunday 19th September 2021.
14 people took part with three dogs and the sun was shinning. Starting out towards the Locks and then heading towards Ellingham mill coming back by the Quarry on Old Yarmouth Road. 6.2 miles in total.
Soup and Sausage baps were waiting for them back in the hall and a very sociable afternoon was spent sitting on the patio in the sunshine.
Another good community event for Geldeston. The next one is planned for Spring 2023 all welcome.
Other News
Wherry Quiz Nights
Regular quiz nights are being held again at the Wherry public house.
With part of the entrance fee helping the hall, a fun night out and knowing you will be supporting us what's stopping you.
Do You Play Bridge?
Fancy getting together with other villagers to play?
Geldeston village hall run a Bridge evening every Monday at the Wherry Inn.
Get in touch if you're interested.
Beccles Town Radio
Did you know there is a radio station in Beccles.
They will be announcing all our events and news so why not tune in and support your VERY local radio station.
Testimonials
Just a few of the nice comments that we have been sent about Geldeston Village Hall.
I went to a wedding reception at the hall and it was brilliant especially with the recent renovations. Highly recommend for your reception or party.
Sarah Green
Thank you so much for letting me use the village hall.
It is a lovely facility and I have enjoyed being out there.
Sensory Integration Therapy
I go to the coffee mornings at the village hall and was amazed at the transformation the renovations made to our village hall.
Mr A Smith
Village Defibrillator
We have a Defibrillator in the old red telephone box outside the village hall.
We think you will all agree what a fantastic addition for the village and great use of the old telephone box.
Great news and a huge well done to all who made this possible.
Refurbishment Fundraising
We embarked, in 2016, on a major refurbishment of our historic village hall with various funders, private donations and our own events we raised £123,000. Which enabled us to complete the project creating a revitalized community base for all ages and abilities to use.
Below are just some of the charities and companies who helped.
The Full StoryGeldeston Village Hall
Please Support Us
As a charity we are always fundraising
to not only maintain the hall but to ensure
assorted events are run for the community.
Charity Number 209939
Our Contacts
07979122555