Whittingham Memorial Institute was built in 1925 as a memorial to those from the area who died in the1914 -18 World War and has recently undergone a major refurbishment thanks to a Big Lottery Grant of £185,000.
The refurbishment includes:- a new roof over the supper room; raising the floor level in the meeting/function room and kitchen area to make the rear of the building accessible to everyone; new accessible toilet facilities; new ladies and gentlemen's toilet facilities; new kitchen; replacing all external windows with double glazed units; rewiring the building; new infra-red heaters throughout the building; decorating the entire building.
The village hall offers a host of new, modern facilities and will be available for:
- Concerts
- Fairs and Sales
- Functions
- Meetings/Seminars
- Parties
- Small Conferences
- Social Events
- Sports Classes
- Stage Productions
- Training
Main hall seating capacity - 100
Main hall capacity other events 180
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Hall Features
The size and layout of Whittingham Memorial Institute make it an ideal choice for private and business functions.
Rooms:- Main hall 50' x 26'; Stage 20' x 10'; Meeting room 23' x 18'; Kitchen
Heating:- Available throughout the hall.
Facilities:- The refurbished kitchen will offer modern facilities including fridge, cooker, dishwasher and accessible cooker. There will also be new Ladies and Gents toilets and an accessible toilet.
The stage has microphones, lighting and floodlights suitable for productions and concerts.
Equipment:- There is a good supply of chairs and tables and there is ample crockery and cutlery available.
Access:- After the refurbishment the hall will all be on one level with access for wheelchair users.
Parking:- There is limited parking available in front of the hall.
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Hire Charges
Hourly Rate - £7.50 - main hall and all the facilities
Hourly rate - £6.50 - function room and all the facilities
Hourly Rate - £8.50 - exclusive use of the complete hall
Commercial rates - please apply to the booking secretary
Contact Us
Booking Secretary:- Maureen Blakey - 01665 574384
Hall postcode - NE66 4UP
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What's On
Weekly
Mondays 7.00pm - 10.00pm Indoor Bowls
Tuesdays 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm Keep Fit
Tuesdays 7.30 pm - 9.00pm Drama Group
Wednesdays - See below under Monthly
Thursdays 10.00 pm - 11.30pm Yoga
Thursdays 5.00pm - 6.15pm Beavers
Thursdays 6.30pm - 7.45 pm Cubs
Thursdays 8.00 pm- 9.30 pm Scouts
Fridays 7.30 - 9.30 pm Badminton |
Monthly
3rd Tuesday every month - Parish Council
1st Wednesday every month - Women's Institute
2nd Wednesday every month - History Society
3rd Wednesday every month - Gardening Club
4th Wednesday every month - Cheviot Valley Flower Arranging Club
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