ABOUT US

The Ridlington Village Hall on Main Street was built in 1873 and was originally the Ridlington Village Primary School. The Diocese of Peterborough made it over to the Parish Council in 1964 when the school closed. Many of the villagers still remember spending happy childhood days there in this small but lovely building. Mrs. Mary Meakin the last Headmistress is buried in the churchyard together with her husband Peter.

Governance

The Hall is a registered charity (522346) and managed by Trustees on behalf of the Parish Council. The Trustees report their activities and submit their accounts (for the preceding year) at the Parish Annual Meeting held each May at which parishioners can voice their questions and opinions. The annual report and accounts can be viewed on the Parish Website.

New Trustees are always very welcome, we meet as required on average about 6 times a year. The current Trustees are “hands on” in so far as possible we carry out routine maintenance within of course, our capabilities and health and safety.

Finance

The Hall’s upkeep is solely dependent on Hall hire, social events and kind private donations. There is no other funding from Parish, local or national government. The Trustees organise  coffee mornings and a social night to raise funds. A small reserve has been retained for unforeseen maintenance and repairs. The financial accounts are currently published annually during the Village Hall and Parish Council AGMs.

Use of the Hall

The charge is £10.00 per hour inclusive of electricity. It can seat a maximum of 40 people with room for several more if it’s a standing event. It has disabled access and w.c. There are two “pop up gazebos” which can be used on the lawn. The small kitchen has an electric cooker, microwave, fridge and dishwasher with place settings for 40.

Trustees

Keith Aldridge, Treasurer – email: keithaldridge28@icloud.com
David Harvey – email: david_j_harvey@yahoo.co.uk
Henry Ike – email: henry.ike@toproad.co.uk
David Roome, Chairman – email: davr333@btinternet.com
Pat Roome, Hall Hire Enquiries – email: pat.roome@btinternet.com