Village Hall - Trunch Village

Trunch Village Hall

Management Committee:

Chairman – Richard Nevill (07980 695691)

Treasurer – Andrea Kay (07931 760091)

Secretary – vacancy

Bookings Manager – Ernie Garland (01263 720939)

Safeguarding Officer – Sandra Farmer (01263 722585)

Paula Adams (Trunch Friends), Jan Ellmore (Art Group), Rhonda Fielding, Jean Garland, John Jones (Trunch Parish Council rep), Richard Miles, Michele Mingaye, Malcolm Needs (Carpet Bowls), Andrew Robinson (Table Tennis)

Trunch Village Hall was built as a parish hall in 1912 on Glebe land but was settled as village property sometime after the First World War. It was used by the military in both world wars. In 1969, the parish hall was conveyed into the ownership of the village community through the auspices of the Diocese and the Parish Council. It has since been administered by a management committee of trustees who are elected annually from the village community and representatives of organisations and clubs that use the hall. Trunch Village Hall became a registered charity in 1988.

The Hall has benefitted greatly from the support of residents, past and present, who have worked tirelessly to preserve and cherish it for generations to come. A wide variety of classes and events take place every week. These are listed on the Regular Events page of this website, as well as in the Trunch Mardle and on the noticeboard outside the Hall. It also forms the hub for village events such as the Open Gardens and Scarecrows Day, jumble sales, Christmas fayres and other celebrations.

Hiring of the Hall for private functions is also welcomed.

For hiring details and rates, please contact the Bookings Manager on 01263 720939.

COFFEE MORNINGS

Coffee mornings are held in the Village Hall between 10am and 12 noon on the second Friday of each month. Free refills of tea and coffee, plus a choice of homemade cakes. Meet in the warm with friends, and make new friends. Raffle and sales of books and DVDs.

If you would be prepared to bake a cake for our coffee mornings, please contact Barbara Wilson on 01263 502483.

GAMES AFTERNOONS

Games afternoons are held in the hall from 2pm to 4pm on the third Thursday of each month. Try one of our many games, or bring a favourite game to play with others, or simply come and enjoy a chat with friends. Admission is £1 per person and this includes refreshments. Transport can be arranged. Please contact Sandra Farmer on 07970 805961.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

The Hall relies on a variety of fundraising events every year to pay for its maintenance. Donations of books and items for raffles, fairs, bric-a-brac stalls and jumble sales are always welcome, as are volunteers to help organise and support fundraising efforts. If you would like to donate items or get involved with any fundraising activities, please contact Rhonda Fielding on 07741 282860 or Andrea Kay on 07931 760091.

Join the Trunch Village Hall 100 Club, a fun way to raise additional funds for the village hall whilst also giving those who take part the chance to win cash prizes every month. We are planning some ambitious projects to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of our village hall to ensure that it remains a viable and valued resource for our community. By joining the Club you can help us raise money to fund improvements that will make our village hall greener and more economical to run. A great way for you to support the future of our village hall whilst having a bit of a flutter! More information and an application form can be downloaded here, or contact Richard Miles on 07539 808782.

When shopping online, please consider using Easyfundraising: this is a way to generate donations to our village hall at no extra cost to you. Trunch Village Hall is registered on easyfundraising.org.uk, the UK’s biggest charity shopping site. It partners with over 7,000 brands who donate part of what you spend to a cause of your choice. It doesn’t cost you any extra. The cost is covered by the brand.

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POLICIES AND OTHER DOCUMENT

Trunch Village Hall has a number of policies and supporting documents in place to protect users and to guide the committee in managing the hall. Click on the link to see the relevant information.