Huttoft Village Hall is at the heart of community life, but the safety of visitors was being compromised due to the condition of the 10-space car park which had developed dips in the tarmac and become a trip hazard.
With a grant of £5,000.00 from the Triton Knoll Community Fund, it has been resurfaced, and Christoper Meaker who chairs the hall’s committee says it is a vast improvement.
“We have many people using the village hall of all ages and abilities and they are now able to park and access it safely,” he said.
Among Huttoft Village Hall’s many regular events. which include short mat bowls, bingo, Ju Jitsu for children and keep fit classes, it hosts a twice-weekly outreach post office and has a book scheme which Christopher says also provides an opportunity for people to socialise.
He said: “When you live in a rural community, venues like ours are a lifeline. Villagers need the hall for many reasons and when they visit, they’ll meet people they know, have a chat and look at the books we have for sale.
“As we are a registered charity run by a committee, we are very grateful to Triton Knoll for their support and funding for our village hall, our villagers and also the wider community.”
He says the next phase is to upgrade the kitchen facilities to benefit all who access the hall and to make it ideal for the Women’s Institute cookery demonstrations.
As well being hired for a wide range of leisure activities and social events, Huttoft Village Hall also hosts special events such as the popular Hog Roast and Race Night and a Christmas Concert with the Alford Silver Band. Its book scheme sells donated books for 20p or six for £1, which are then returned for resale after being read.