Medbourne Village Hall
Recent Development of the Hall
We are delighted to have been able to undertake recent reconfiguration and refurbishment work on Medbourne Village Hall, thanks to a number of generous grants from national and local charities; also donations from local residents in response to appeals for funds.
This work has made our Village Hall more accessible, more versatile and more user-friendly.
The key improvements and changes over the past four years are:
- Complete upgrade of the medical facility.
- Complete replacement of the boiler and central heating system. We now have a modern, energy efficient boiler which can be both locally and remotely controlled, for maximum economy.
- Complete redesign of the kitchen, giving a more practical layout installed with new appliances, better storage facilities and a new window to make the whole space brighter.
- The sympathetic renovation of nine historic cast-iron window frames, both externally and internally.
- The replacement of existing outdated internal secondary glazing in the main Hall, meaning improved window insulation.
All of these have made a huge difference and we are immensely grateful to everyone who worked so hard on the different elements.
Looking forward, our next priority must be the reconfiguration and total refit of the existing toilet facilities, including windows and insulation. Subject to successful planning and funding applications, it is hoped that this work will be undertaken in the summer of 2026.
OverviewWelcome to Medbourne Village Hall located in the heart of the beautiful Welland Valley. Medbourne School, built in 1868, became our Village Hall in the 1980s (see Village Hall Evolution) and is now an important asset for all the community. As well as the Pre-School 3 days a week, there is a weekly Surgery and other regular meetings including the Parish Council and the WI. The 1st Welland Valley Scouts meet on Thursday evenings and there is Pilates on Friday mornings. The hall is also available for private hire. If you have an idea for a new group or want to be involved, we would love to hear from you. This website will help you to find out more about hiring the hall, the types of events that take place and information about the groups that use the hall. There is good access for the disabled, and we now have high speed broadband throughout the building. We intend to further improve and extend the hall in the near future.
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FacilitiesInternal
The hall consists of one room suitable for small meetings, a fully equipped kitchen and the main hall which seats around 80. Both rooms benefit from gas fired central heating. In addition to male and female toilets there are facilities for those with disabilities and all rooms are on one level. There are several electric power points in both rooms. Community Hub
The Medbourne Village Community Hub is powered by Gigaclear 900Mbps full fibre broadband. Thanks to Gigaclear, the broadband network is free to individuals, groups and organisations who wish to hire the village hall For more information see the Gigaclear web site. Exterior
Medbourne Village Hall boasts the original school playground and a grassed recreational area making it a popular choice for those looking to hire a venue in the Welland Valley. Event organisers during the year use the space for fetes, plant sales and of course parties! During the summer there is often a marquee hosting a wedding or special event. The hall now benefits from a ramp which was installed in the Spring of 2014, improving access for parents with buggies and wheelchair users. There is parking on the road outside the hall for around ten vehicles and the hard area can be used for parking for people with disabilities if the ground is firm.
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