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The New Beaconsfield Hall
The New Beaconsfield Hall and Recreation Ground forms the physical hub of our community and with the original hall has been the centre of village activities for more than 120 years. The Hall Manager is Lee Wyatt-Buchan, who can be contacted on 01993 832216
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The History of The New Beaconsfield
Hall
The Primrose League was formed in 1883 by Lord Randolph Churchill. It commissioned many halls, all named after Lord Beaconsfield, around that time. Our original hall was built in 1885 by the local firm Alfred Groves. In 1923 the hall was purchased by the Parish Council. It was extended in 1962 to include a kitchen and cloakrooms and redesigned to accommodate a stage.
Despite the many
additions and improvements made over the years, demands upon the facilities
continued to increase and become more diverse. Fourteen groups and organisations
held regular meetings. and there were several other groups who rented
the hall occasionally. Users ranged in age from babies to the Evergreens.
The increased demands could not be met satisfactorily by the existing
hall and, after careful consideration, the Parish Council
decided that a new and larger hall should be constructed on the Recreation
Ground in Station Road.
Fund raising for the NBH
It was an easy decision to make but finding the funds was harder. However there was no lack of enthusiasm. The target was the massive sum of £450,000.
In 1994 the Friends of Shipton-u-Wychwood New Village Hall was formed and an extensive fund raising campaign started. Money was raised through many generous contributions and events hosted by village residents and by local groups. By 1997 the village had raised the sum of £185,000. This figure was added to by grants from public bodies and a National Lottery grant of £250,000.
After four years of hard work our fundraising goal was achieved, and the New Beaconsfield Hall was opened in the summer of 1998.
The hall was designed specifically for the growing needs of our thriving community. It has the capacity to support, maintain and develop existing village activities and to provide an attractive venue where new activities and events can be introduced. Above all the hall is intended to be a centre of village life and other external activities that support the community.
General Facilities: Indoor and Outdoor
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The Lady Reade Educational Foundation Charity The present charity has existed since Dame Harriet Reade of Shipton Court started it in 1811. Its purpose is to help local children fund further education. Anyone who has completed secondary education from the Parishes of Milton, Shipton, Bruern, Lyneham, Leafield and Ramsden is eligible to apply for assistance to buy books or further educational aids. Preference will be given to those applicants who are in their first or second year of further education. The original Trust Fund of £880 is invested with the Charities Official Investment Fund and produces an annual income of between £80 and £90. This amount needs to be augmented by other sources of income. Grateful acknowledgement is made to the Parish Councils and the Parochial Church Councils of the four parishes and from some commercial organisations in the area who support this worthy cause, and we encourage any other industries or individuals to make further donations. Application is invited at any time by letter
or e-mail before the meeting in early January in which the grants
are awarded please reply to the Secretary and Trustee |