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Refurbishment Project 2023/24

As you will be aware the Management Committee embarked on an extremely ambitious project for 2023/4 by not only refurbishing the Main Hall but had included the replacement of the heating system in all hireable rooms and circulation areas, followed by redecorating each of the rooms and corridors where the heating had been replaced. All this in addition to re-sanding and finishing the Old Hall and Main Hall wooden floors and replacing the main entrance foyer carpet.

The heating modifications included the installation of offsite control of the SMART infrared heaters designed to heat people that will allow us to save a considerable amount of costly energy when a particular room is not in use and make it far more comfortable for the wide range of age groups and abilities who use the hall at any time of the day by providing a more controllable, flexible and energy saving heating system that will not only provide greater comfort for all who use each of the superb facilities but will also help reduce our carbon footprint. This project was a major undertaking and we apologise if your hire or visit was unavoidably disrupted. We believe the benefits will outweigh this minor inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

The total heating and refurbishment project was more than £65,000 and would not have been possible were it not for the grant support received from the Broadland Council Community Grant, National Lottery Community Fund and the Bernard Sunley Foundation and the Management Committee owe them all a great deal of gratitude. We would also like to thank Caroline Karimi-Ghovanlou who made the application for funding to Broadland District Council on our behalf.

 A special thank you to our grant providers supporting our heating and refurbishment project.

    

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The Taverham Village Hall Committee were extremely pleased to be approved as a worthy cause to take part in the Broadland District Council, Community at Heart Lottery. As a registered charity fundraising is always a challenging task and by supporting the lottery through our link you can be confident in the knowledge that 50% of the income received will go directly to the Taverham Village Hall Committee towards maintaining and improving the facilities offered. And you could win a jackpot prize of £25,000. Please click the link or scan the QR code today.
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Refurbishment Plan 2022

This year we have been turning our efforts to fundraising to restore our reserves for a major improvement to the heating system throughout every room in the building and refurbishment of the main sports hall. The current heating system is difficult to control and cannot be switched off when a room is not occupied. The SMART energy efficient infrared system should allow us to save a considerable amount of costly energy and make it far more comfortable for all who use the hall. We are also hoping to be able to provide an often-requested Wi-Fi facility. 

Refurbishment Plan 2021 

The Taverham Village Hall Committee are proud to announce the completion of the refurbishment of the main kitchen facility with the aim of providing first class “accessible” facilities at affordable prices attracting and encouraging persons of all age groups and abilities to participate in a wide variety of activities thus creating a feeling of wellbeing and value within the community.

The safety of those using the facility is paramount as is food safety and to that end we have replaced the lighting to low voltage led fittings, replacing wall tiles and floor covering, upgrading the electrical supply, introducing extraction, providing hot plates, ovens and sinks at varying heights and ensuring enough circulation space is available for wheelchair users.

By providing a clean and safe environment with accessibility for all users irrespective of age or ability in modern and hygienic surroundings we also believe those with disabilities can participate alongside able bodied people providing training and education improving confidence and life skills thus reducing the feeling of self-isolation.

Several child-based activities are currently available at the Village Hall and these new facilities will encourage teaching the value of cooking and how they too can help within the community.

With food preparation surfaces and cooking equipment at varying heights along with ensuring enough circulation space is available for wheelchair users this kitchen will provide an inclusive facility not often found in a local Village Hall.

To find out if our “accessible” kitchen is suitable for your needs contact our Secretary on 01603 869316 or email: taverhamvillagehall@yahoo.co.uk

The past year has proved to be financially challenging for all community premises and we would like to thank Taverham Parish Council, District Councillors and in particular our main sponsor Saffron Housing Trust as without their help and financial support this project would have been seriously delayed.  

See Hall Description page for images of the main kitchen. 


 Updated April 2024

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