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The Church Hall (now known as the Village Hall) was built in the winter months of 1929 to 1930 at a cost of £1,704 on a plot of land purchased by the Church in 1927 from Mr Coaker for the sum of £157. The opening ceremony was held on the 23rd April 1930.
The prime mover in the building of the hall was the late Preb R W Windsor, who was Rector in Templecombe from 1921 to his retirement in 1942. Estimates were obtained and even the lowest one and the money in hand were too much apart. Donations were then asked for from the Parishioners of Templecombe and outside the Village. There was a good response to the appeal and it was then that his Wife, the late Mrs Windsor, gave a gift of £1,000. She made one request with this gift that the name of her brother she had lost, who served in the Royal Navy, should be put on a stone in the outside wall of the hall. This stone can be seen in the south east corner of the hall.
The management of the Church Hall passed from the Parochial Church Council (PCC) into the hands of a Village Hall Committee, by way of a Lease and Trust Deed, in 1989. The hall is now known as Templecombe Village Hall and managed by the Village Hall Committee who are also the Trustees. Extensive modifications were carried out to improve its viability both as a social centre and village amenity. A modern kitchen was installed, the floor area enlarged, more storage made available, the ceiling was insulated and plaster boarded, the building rewired and a new lighting system provided.
Over the years an extension has been added, oil central heating installed, the windows replaced with UPVC units, the outer staircase removed, the ceiling lowered and internal decorating carried out. The roof of the lobby area changed to a pitch roof and the front of the hall re-rendered.
Facilities
Facilities – The Village Hall kitchen has recently been refitted and now includes two cookers, hob, microwave, fridge with small freezer and water heater for making hot drinks.
Recent updates – Toilet refurbishment – exterior and interior painting
We now have three toilets for the ladies and a much-improved facility for the gents. We have automatic hand driers, automatic taps and LED lights. We have fully panelled all the walls and improved the window ledges. We have easy to maintain flooring throughout and have carpeted the entrance passage with a hard-wearing carpet.
The impact has made such a difference to our hall and has enhanced the facilities that we can offer the groups that use the hall. We have had good feedback from the users and with our kitchen, that was refurbished five years ago, we have a facility that meets the needs of our hirers.
The Parish Council have also had the exterior of the hall painted which enhances the appearance of the hall and the Village Hall Committee have had the interior of the hall painted throughout.
Booking the Village Hall
Booking the Village Hall
To book the Village Hall please contact the booking Secretary
Mrs Tina Chapman
7 Slades Hill
Templecombe BA8 0HF
Tel no 01963 370527 Email : chap.mans@hotmail.co.uk
Fees are now £25.00 per session (£30 with heating) for residents of the Village
And £30.00 per session (£35.00 with heating) for non-residents
Hourly rates by arrangement
Sessions are either morning, afternoon or evening
There is an additional charge of £10.00 for the use of the cooking equipment
The hall is also popular for children’s parties