Cranford Village Hall is ready to host its summer season of Cream Teas, following recent refurbishment to the interior. Homemade scones are served with tea or coffee from 2.30-4.30pm on Sundays 7th, 14th and 21st June. On Sunday 14thJune, there will also be an Antique Valuation afternoon, and on Sunday 21st June, the 2015 Cream Tea Season will end with live music performed by Tresham College Music students.
The history of Cranford Village Hall started in 1800 when Sir Frederick, the 9th Baronet and Rector of both parishes, purchased a wooden hut and sited it on the corner of the fi eld opposite the present hall for use as a reading room and recreational club. The hall was open every evening from 6pm until 10pm. Newspapers and several games were housed, and the Hall was highly successful. Unfortunately, by 1895, two years after the death of Sir Frederick, the hut was in a state of disrepair.
The members of the Club felt it would be a good idea to have a memorial fi tting for the Hall’s founder and late President, and suggestions were put forward at a public meeting where full support was given and monies raised to have a new hall built. After various years of struggle until November 1931, a new committee was formed and allocation of funds were made for repairs and alterations. A fi nal repayment was made on a loan in September 1954, and various fundraising events have ensured the upkeep of the hall ever since.
Cranford Village Hall has a stage, piano, committee room, fi tted kitchen and disabled access. It is suitable for parties, meetings, weddings, classes and social gatherings. Rates start at £8/hour for village residents and regulars, and £10/hour for occasional bookings.
Enquiries from 01536 330545/ 07809 760 394 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.cranfordvillagehall.co.uk.
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