Chittlehamholt, Devon: Chittlehamholt Village Hall

INFORMATION

The hall is available for hire by individuals and groups. In addition, the Village Hall Committee organises regular events. The hall is said to have the best wooden dance floor in North Devon. The large car park can accommodate approximately 60+ vehicles and is adjacent to the hall.

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Chittlehamholt receives £34,000 funding boost

for community enhancement projects

Chittlehamholt is set to undergo a transformative change, thanks to a substantial funding boost of just over £34,000. The development follows a decision made during the North Devon Council's Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, which took place on Monday, 6 November.

The allocated funds will be utilised for two vital projects aimed at not only improving the village hall but also ensuring its sustainability and environmental responsibility. A substantial portion of the funding will be provided through Section 106 (S106) contributions, highlighting the importance of community investment in local infrastructure.

The first project focuses on enhancing the environmental footprint of the village hall by installing solar panels with battery storage and an air source heat pump. These upgrades are designed to reduce the hall's reliance on traditional utilities, making it more environmentally friendly and economically viable. This approach addresses the challenges of sustaining the hall while embracing eco-friendly practices.

The second project aims to improve the hall's facilities, particularly in the area of sanitation. It will include the installation of water-efficient urinals and a new toilet suite, complete with a dedicated provision for disabled individuals with radar access. Importantly, these facilities will be accessible 24/7, serving not only those using the village hall but also visitors to the adjacent Launds playing fields and the community shop.

In recognition of the importance of these projects, the Action with Communities in Rural England Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Fund is contributing just over £7,000, covering the remaining funding shortfall.

Leader at North Devon Council, Councillor Ian Roome, says: "This investment not only enhances the village hall's infrastructure but also underscores the community's commitment to sustainable practices and accessibility. It is a step forward in creating a more inclusive, environmentally conscious, and self-sustaining space for the community to gather, celebrate, and connect.

Under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, contributions can be sought from developers towards the costs of providing extra community and social infrastructure as a result of the impact of new development in the area. These contributions can only be used for certain things, and are used primarily for public open space projects.

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PREVIOUS EVENTS & GALLERY

JUNE 2024

Village Hall Cream Tea Event

The Cream Tea on 1st June saw over 60 people attending. They were able to see the recent improvements to the hall and find out more about the activities taking place on a regular basis.

Thank you to everyone who came along to the event and particular thanks to those who completed feedback forms with your views on what the hall is used for and what people would like to see in the future. The responses highlighted interest in bingo, table tennis and one-off entertainment events. The committee is already looking at acquiring table tennis tables.

The committee is also happy to see regular bingo sessions start up, but we need volunteers to make this work. If you have expressed an interest in bingo and would like to help get it set up, please contact one of the members of the Village Hall Committee. Contact links are on the village hall website - www.chittlehamholtvillagehall.co.uk.

We are also looking at more one-off events, with a quiz in October, comedy night in November and a Christmas lunch in December.

If you weren’t able to attend the Cream Tea and would like to give your views on the village hall including what you would like to see take place there, forms are in the Village Shop.

Chittlehamholt, Satterleigh and Warkleigh Village Hall held a Cream Tea event on the 1st June 2024 to showcase improvements carried out to the hall.

Improvements include:-

• Installation of a new air source heat pump to heat the hall, supplemented by more efficient electric radiators.

• Installation of solar panels and batteries to reduce the cost of electricity and to provide additional income through surplus generation.

• Refurbishment of the toilets with new sanitary ware.

• Creation of an outside door, with a Radar lock, into the accessible toilet, to provide 24 hour access for disabled users.

Hall chair, Spence Seaman, thanked all those who had funded the work:-

“I would like to thank the generous support provided by our funders - North Devon Council, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Fund and the National Grid Community Matters Fund. The grants provided have helped us improve the hall for the local community. In particular, the new heating system is more efficient, environmentally sustainable and cheaper to run, making the hall a more attractive venue for local groups. Since the works completed we have increased the number of activities and events in the hall and we are looking to continue this in the coming months.”

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