Geldeston Village Hall

The Hub Of Our Community

Welcome to Geldeston Village Hall
Focal Point For Local Events

OPEN FOR HIRE FOR ALL YOUR **CELEBRATIONS**
WEDDINGS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, MEETINGS, TRAINING, ORGANISATIONS, BAND PRACTISE ETC.

LICENSED FOR 90 PEOPLE, FULLY INSURED, PERFORMING RIGHTS COVERED
MODERN FACILITIES WITH DISABILITY TOILETS AND ACCESS.
SO WHY NOT MAKE CONTACT AND CHAT TO US ABOUT YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

Here you will discover just what an amazing, diverse array of activities we have going on in our hall.

We are at the centre of all the local events including our renowned Village Fete, grand auction and much more.
Regular activities include an Indoor Bowls club, Pilates, weekly coffee mornings and a Ukulele club.

Thanks to a variety of sponsors and donors, and the tireless efforts of the committee and its chair, our Hall has been thoroughly upgraded and modernised, inside and out, and a variety of public and private activities now take place here.

Some of our regular activities we have at the village hall.

Pilates
Bowls
Coffee Mornings
Ukulele
Film Shows
Yoga

The Grand Auction
Village Fete
Scarecrow Trail
Music Events
Parties
Weddings

What We Offer

Renovated in 2018 a village hall with these and many other things for you if you wish to hire the hall.

This is a very traditional village hall centred around one large main room - licensed for 90 people with a modern kitchen including a large commercial cooker and commercial dishwasher ideal for a large function such as a wedding or birthday party. With full disability access.

Please take a look around our website to see what a thriving busy village hall we have and the many and varied activities held here.

We are a Dementia friendly village hall.

This Years Village Fete
And Sign Unveiling

On Saturday 29th July 2023 Geldeston held its annual village fete. It was decided before the event, by the Village Hall Committee to donate the net proceeds to a charity called “MIND” which is there to help people with Mental illness .

Also at the opening of the Fete we unveiled a new village sign which the Village hall Trustees commissioned funded by part of a legacy from Mrs Monica Hilda Chidley. Monica used to live in the village along with her family and husband. She used and enjoyed the hall as part of the community life for many years. Our grand hall being 100 years old this year we felt it was a fitting memory to her to install a new sign so the village not only has a great hall but also a focal point on our village green.

More information and a gallery can be seen here

We Have Lots Of Exciting Events
Coming Up

The Scarecrow Trail-2023

Once again the scarecrow trail proved a huge hit with 24 amazing scarecrows making an appearance for over 100 followers of the trail map.

A huge thank you as well to all who visited us at the Coffee days during the scarecrow trail for MIND and MND. We raised £210 which will be shared between the two charities.

The winning scarecrow this year was Paddington Bear narrowly winning by just one vote from the bee. There were 34 correct entries for the £25 voucher so a draw was needed to find a winner and they have been notified.

Why not visit our gallery page to see all our lovely scarecrows in all their glory

Ideal For Weddings

Beat The Bounds Walk

A great walk led by Fizzy was undertaken on "Beat the Bounds" in the village Sunday 19th September 2021.

14 people took part with three dogs and the sun was shinning. Starting out towards the Locks and then heading towards Ellingham mill coming back by the Quarry on Old Yarmouth Road. 6.2 miles in total.
Soup and Sausage baps were waiting for them back in the hall and a very sociable afternoon was spent sitting on the patio in the sunshine.

Another good community event for Geldeston. The next one is planned for Spring 2023 all welcome.

Other News

Wherry Quiz Nights

Regular quiz nights are being held again at the Wherry public house.
With part of the entrance fee helping the hall, a fun night out and knowing you will be supporting us what's stopping you.

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Do You Play Bridge?

Fancy getting together with other villagers to play?
Geldeston village hall run a Bridge evening every Monday at the Wherry Inn.
Get in touch if you're interested.

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Beccles Town Radio

Did you know there is a radio station in Beccles.
They will be announcing all our events and news so why not tune in and support your VERY local radio station.

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Testimonials

Just a few of the nice comments that we have been sent about Geldeston Village Hall.

I went to a wedding reception at the hall and it was brilliant especially with the recent renovations. Highly recommend for your reception or party.

Sarah Green

Thank you so much for letting me use the village hall.
It is a lovely facility and I have enjoyed being out there.

Sensory Integration Therapy

I go to the coffee mornings at the village hall and was amazed at the transformation the renovations made to our village hall.

Mr A Smith

Village Defibrillator

We have a Defibrillator in the old red telephone box outside the village hall.

We think you will all agree what a fantastic addition for the village and great use of the old telephone box.

Great news and a huge well done to all who made this possible.

Refurbishment Fundraising

We embarked, in 2016, on a major refurbishment of our historic village hall with various funders, private donations and our own events we raised £123,000. Which enabled us to complete the project creating a revitalized community base for all ages and abilities to use.

Below are just some of the charities and companies who helped.

The Full Story