Much-loved Herefordshire village hall gets major overhaul

The village hall in Llanwarne, near Ross-on-Wye, has had a substantial overhaul to restore its place as a hub for the community.

Insulation, damp proofing, new heating and major redecoration have helped breathe new life into the building thanks to funding from local and national charities and generous contributions from local supporters.

Builder Geoff Powell and architect Tom Mcewan with Margaret Lambert and Jeremy Helme of Llanwarne village hall during renovation work.

It has also had a digital overhaul and has become a Talk Community hub for the village.

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Covid recovery funds from Community First and Herefordshire Council have funded a series of arts and cultural events which have drawn hundreds of people back into the hall since Covid.

A Jubilee garden has also been established with the help of local artist Harriet Birchley and additional support from Llanwarne Parish Council.

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The hall is hosting a celebratory bring-and-share party on Saturday, September 3, following a circus themed village fete and dog show at 2pm.

Chair of the village hall, Jeremy Helme, said: "We would love people to come and celebrate the resilience of this community during such difficult times.

"Our fabulous hall has always been well-loved and so much work has been done to make the building fit for modern life and enable people to gather for an enormous variety of events – including just having a jolly good time.