Haddiscoe Village Hall was officially opened on 22 July 1950. Established in the years following the Second World War, it was created to provide a dedicated space where the local community could come together.
During this period, many rural villages sought to create shared facilities that would strengthen community life. From its earliest days, the hall was intended as a charitable community hub — a place for social gatherings, educational activities, meetings, and recreation.
Over the decades, the hall has played a central role in village life. It has hosted celebrations, classes, clubs, and community events, supporting both public and private functions. Its flexible nature has allowed it to adapt to the changing needs of the parish while remaining a welcoming and shared space.
Like many village halls, it has also supported local civic life, providing a setting for meetings and, at times, serving as a polling station during local and national elections.
In May 1963, Haddiscoe Village Hall became a registered charity. Formal registration was completed on 20 May 1963, and it is listed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity Number: 303965). Since that time, the hall has been managed by an independent committee dedicated to ensuring that it continues to serve the community for charitable and community-related purposes.
Situated in a village with a long and varied history — close to the Haddiscoe New Cut, opened in 1833 — the hall remains an important part of Haddiscoe’s social fabric.
Today, Haddiscoe Village Hall continues to serve as a focal point for rural community life, supporting both regular activities and special events for the benefit of local residents.
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