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The Town
Barnard Castle has been recognised nationally as one of the 50 most historically and architecturally important towns in Great Britain and listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in Britain. The Grade II listed Witham Hall is an important, central feature of the townscape, located where Horsemarket meets the Market Place.
The Hall
The Witham Testimonial was built by public subscription as a memorial to Henry T.M. Witham of Lartington, a palaeobotanist and philanthropist who had strived to make provision for the medical and educational needs of Barnard Castle before his death in 1844. Hence the building, which opened in 1846, housed the Mechanics’ Institute and a Dispensary for the Relief of the Sick Poor. By 1860, a large music hall had been built to the rear of the Testimonial Building, whilst the premises later incorporated several small cottages in Hall Street. Together these buildings became known as The Witham and have continued to be used by the people of Barnard Castle as a backdrop for celebration, for participation and for people to gain new experiences.
2013 marks the culmination of over 10 years work to raise money and carry out work to restore its historic fabric and make The Witham fit-for-purpose as a fully accessible modern arts venue for the 21st century. The redevelopment project has seen the original Grade II listed Witham buildings restored, and a new link building constructed between the Witham Testimonial and the Event Hall, incorporating a foyer area, café bar and toilets. In addition, Durham County Council has extended and refurbished its Library building to the rear of The Witham buildings, to include new council offices and a customer access point as well as the continued Library service.
Funding of the project principally came from Durham County Council investing over £2 million with match funding of £336,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and £773,879 from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The ERDF funding is part of a wider programme which has brought more than £300 million to the North East. The Witham and Library development project was led by Barnard Castle Vision, Durham County Council and The Witham Directors.
Features
Hire Charges: Contact the hall directly Registered Charity Number: 1146726
Contact
01833 631107 Email: info@thewitham.org.uk
The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle DL12 8LY Registered Charity Number: 1146726
Facilities
WC
On Street Parking
Ramp (down)
Ramp (up)
Wheelchair Access to Side (by prior arr.)
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Gilling West Village Hall
Gilling West Village Hall
The Village
Gilling West is a picturesque village situated south of the busy A66 Trunk Road and three miles north of Richmond.
The Hall
The village hall is located in the centre of Gilling West and adjoining it is the John Ross Suite Education and Conference Centre which is available for hire by schools, colleges and businesses. The size and layout of Gilling West Village Hall make it an ideal choice for private and business functions. The hall is available for hire for: • Meetings/Small Conferences • Training • Parties • Sports Classes • Functions • Social Events etc. Regular activities ongoing in the hall include yoga, pilates, weight watchers and puppy socialisation classes
Features
Rooms: Main Hall with stage 40' x 90', kitchen, meeting room and computer room. Heating: Available throughout hall Maximum Capacity: Main Hall – 100, meeting room - 24, computer room - 13 Facilities: The modern kitchen facilities include fridge, freezer, cooker and water boiler. There is also a facility to hire tablecloths. The John Ross suite has a seminar room with interactive whiteboard, ceiling digital projector and wireless broadband access. There are also toilet facilities available to all. Equipment: There are adequate chairs and tables and ample crockery and cutlery is available. Parking: There is a designated car park with six parking spaces and roadside parking opposite the main entrance. Access: There is access for all into the hall, but there are three steps up to the stage. Hire Charges: Hall £30 per half day/£50 full day John Ross Suite Room A (meeting room) £10 hour/£20 half day/£35 full day John Ross Suite Room B £12.50 hour/£35 half day/£65 full day Combined Rooms £45 half day/£80 full day Education rate £15 per session per room Registered Charity Number: 1118388
Contact
Michael Gauntlett 01748 823556 or John Ross Suite 0845 6448602 or www.gillingwest.org.uk
Facilities
Accessible WC
WC
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