We are most grateful to all concerned for the assistance
received, the advice given and the experiences shared.
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Village
Hall Facilities
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Village/town
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Miles by road to Bawdeswell
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3
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North Elmham –
population 1600 - 2000
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Date of visit
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14/03/2005
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Facility Title
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Contact - Name and telephone
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Pam Neve
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Memorial Hall (North Elmham
also has Scout Hall and Sport Pavilion)
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Type - Village Hall /Commercial/Pub etc
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Memorial Village Hall
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Facilities
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Condition
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Built 1920/1930. uPVC windows, Lamiate
cladding, parketet flooring. Kitchen has hot water boiler. Hatch
designed for bar use with grill. (Local pub only comes to events if they
have a guranteed minimum income)
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People capacity
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100 seating
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Number of Rooms
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2. Small
hall £10, Large hall £20. Reduced for regular users.
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Kitchen
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Yes
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Toilets
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Yes
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Technical
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Bar
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No
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Full stage with lighting bank - 20 years old.
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Disability
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Yes
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Re-cycling
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No
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Grounds
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Condition
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Lawn at rear.
Shed.
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Number of Cars parking spaces
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None, on main road
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Play areas
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Lawn at back
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Recreation area
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No
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Landscaping
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Limited but flower beds at front
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Activities
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Educational
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Yearly
events
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Lighting up for Christmas, Christmas fair.
Horticultural show. Fête too
expensive to run due to insurance - in grounds of Private House.
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Groups
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Church groups are main users. WI, Youth
Club. The Elmham Players have
disbanded due to lack of interest and drive. Wives club, friends and neighbours
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Sports
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Keep Fit, Snooker (full sized table), Pilates,
Tums and Bums, Art group, Whist group, table tennis, Bowling
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Development
and Funding
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£12K for toilets plus £3K from WREN for the
disabled toilet. £5K income per year,
running costs £4K. Concern that the use of the Hall will reduce due to lack
of support from younger villagers on the Committee.
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