YARPOLE PARISH HALL

Charity number 510304

Yarpole Parish Hall is situated at the northern perimeter of the Parish.

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Location.

From Mortimers Cross take the B4362 (Ludlow/Tenbury) up to Cockgate crossroads, turn right into Green Lane, the hall is on the left.
From Leominster take B4361 (Richards Castle), pass through Luston village and continue to the junction with the B4362. Turn left and follow the road through Bircher village, taking the second turning on the left at Cockgate crossroads (signposted to Croft Castle to your right). Continue up Green Lane for 25 m, the hall is on the left.
The postcode is HR6 0BL.

The Building and Access.

The Hall was opened in 1989 and has recently been totally refurbished and modernised. It is a wonderful warm, light, welcoming venue within the heart of the Parish, with plenty of parking and a lovely garden.

The refurbished and modernised project.

The hall has been completely refurbished with new windows, curtains, lighting, acoustic panels in the main hall, a new boiler and a new sound system. It has also been redecorated and had new flooring in the reception area, committee room and toilets. Outside a new garden has been created and an extension to the car park. A huge thanks goes the National Lottery “Awards for All”, The Postcode Lottery, The Rowlands Trust, Kingspan Community Trust and the Parish Council for their financial help.

Facilities.

The Main Hall – with its curtained stage and windows – is a pleasant place for performances, talks, workshops, exercise classes and parties. A serving hatch opens from the adjacent kitchen into the hall. The seating capacity is 100 theatre style or for a more informal event it can be laid out with tables and chairs. We have a ceiling mounted projector and electronic screen for lectures or film shows plus excellent audio equipment and a hearing loop.

WiFi - is available in the Hall.

The Committee Room - houses the library and can seat 16 for a smaller meeting.

Toilets – Ladies, Gents and an Accessible toilet with baby changing facilities.

The Kitchen is well equipped and fully refurbished in Summer 2024 with a large range-style cooker, microwave, urn, dishwasher and fridge.

Tables, crockery, cutlery can be hired for use by Parishioners for private events within their own homes.

Outside - the newly completed garden is a joy, with its large lawned area , suitable for a marquee and a small arbour with a seat for quiet contemplation.

The new extended car park can be used for walking and cycling groups by prior arrangement with the Booking Secretary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Defibrillator – A defibrillator has been installed by the entrance to the Parish Hall. This was funded by the West Midlands Ambulance service, a grant from the Community Shop and the Parish Hall.

The Parish Hall is available for use by village groups as well as for private hire for christenings, birthday parties, weddings and other celebrations and events.

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For more information relating to bookings, please contact Amanda Hordern:-

E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Or Book Online: 

Yarpole Parish Hall - Terms and Conditions of Hire.

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REGULAR ACTIVITIES.

Zumba.  

Monday 18.00 – 19.00

Yoga.  

Monday 19.30 – 20.30 

Glyn Whiting's Art Class

Tuesdays 10-12am.  And commencing September 2024 also Mondays 10-12am

Tai Chi. 

Wednesday 10.00 – 11.00

Art Club. 

Weekly during term times Wednesday 14.00 – 16.30

Pilates. 

Thursdays 10.45 am - 11.45am

Bowls.

Fridays 7.30-9.30pm

Flicks in the Sticks. 

The 4Cs - Company Chat Coffee and Cake

4th Friday in the  month 11-12 Noon.

Parish Council Meetings.

Parish Council meeting are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. For more information see the PARISH COUNCIL webpage.

Lending Library.

There is a small lending library managed by Janet Owen. The library is open on the fourth Friday of the month in the morning between 10 and 12midday. All Parishioners are welcome to browse and borrow items.
If you have items that you would be happy to donate to the library, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 01568 780942 

The Parish Hall Committee.

Safeguarding Policy.

Yarpole Parish Hall, its committee members and volunteers have a duty to safeguard vulnerable users of the halls and its premises, and those who come into contact with vulnerable users.
They should respond to any concerns they may have regarding the physical, sexual, emotional or psychological safety of a vulnerable person or concerns relating to discriminatory or financial violation or exploitation of a vulnerable person.
The Safeguarding policy is in place to protect all vulnerable persons regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion. Please follow the link to see Yarpole Parish Hall’s full Safeguarding Policy.
The Safeguarding Policy provides details of who to contact in Social Services for advice and referrals, and helplines and other sources of help for children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Data Protection Policy.

Yarpole Parish Hall uses personal data for the purposes of managing the hall, its bookings and finances, running and marketing events at the hall, staff employment and its fundraising activities. Data may be retained for up to 7 years for accounts purposes and for longer where required by the hall’s insurers. If you would like to find out more about how we use your personal data or want to see a copy of information about you that we hold, please contact the hall Secretary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please follow the link to see Yarpole Parish Hall’s full Data Protection Policy