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Welney Parish Hall

 

The Parish Hall, often called the Village Hall, is at the junction of Main Street and Bedford Bank (East), alongside the Old Bedford River.  It has been the normal venue for Parish Council and other public meetings, and for very many social activities for over 75 years.

A new page detailing the Hall's history, together with many previously unpublished photos is under preparation. The long-term future of the Hall is in doubt as the Parish Council have ambitious plans to build a new community building adjacent to the playing field.

The building is available for private hire, and is licenced for public entertainment (dancing, singing and music) for up to 99 people. The main hall is 18.3m x 5.6m (59½ft x 18½ft) including a stage and bar area. Other facilities include a large kitchen, and a baby changing unit. The building is accessible by wheelchairs via a removable ramp, but there are no toilet facilities for wheelchair users at present. Ample off-road car parking is available on both sides of the building, but disabled users should use the parking area in front of the Hall or along the river bank to avoid the steps up from the main car park which is provided courtesy of Elgood's Brewery. 

All booking enquiries should be made to Parish Clerk, Mrs P.A.Copeman, tel 01354 610 226.

The Hall is leased from the Environment Agency by the Parish Council, who are the Hall trustees. Since 8th March 2005, the Hall has been administered directly by the Council following their decision to disband the council sub-committee (the Welney Parish Hall Management Committee) set up in May 2003. Minutes of the Management Committee meetings can be viewed here.  The Hall Licencee is the Parish Clerk, Mrs P.A.Copeman, tel 01354 610 226.

The Hall receives no subsidies or grants. The only cost to the rate-payer is the annual rent, currently a mere £178 a year, paid by the Parish Council.  All other expenses are paid for from bookings income topped up by various fund raising events, such as the "100 club".

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