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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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Dalton and Gayles Village Hall
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Dalton and Gayles Village Hall is situated at the edge of the village of Dalton and a mile away from the village of Gayles, just off the A66 and lies equal distance between the towns of Richmond and Barnard Castle.
The Hall
Dalton and Gayles Village Hall has just finished the latest and most expensive renovation work in its illustrious history. The Hall is now fit for the 21st Century with newly insulated walls and ceilings, energy-efficient electric radiators, low-energy light fittings, a coat of paint and a varnished wood floor giving this former RAF building a fantastic new lease of life.
Please visit our website by clicking on the link below
http://www.daltongaylesvillagehall.co.uk/home
Features
The hall has two main rooms, a kitchen, and toilets including disabled. The main room has a stage with lighting, PA system and is suitable for a variety of events while the small “supper” room is an adequate size for smaller functions.
Regular activities include cub, beavers and scouts, Zumba, tai chi, Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association, wine circle, sewing club and many
more. Dalton Amateur Dramatics hold a very successful pantomime during half-term usually in February.The hall is
available for hire for:- Meetings/small conferences
- Corporate events
- Stage productions
- Social events
- Sports classes
- Music events
- Training
- Rehearsals
- Parties
- Weddings
- Christenings
- Funeral Teas
- Functions
- Fairs and Sales
Rooms:
Main room -18m by 8m with a stage and lighting. The stage is 6m by 4m in size and is suitable for discos, bands and performing arts groups. A bar is also situated in this room. The hall has adequate supplies of tables and chairs. Maximum Capacity: 250 people
Supper Room - 6m x 5m which is adjacent to the kitchen. Capacity: 30 people
Kitchen - fully equipped with cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, boiling water heater. It has an adequate supply of crockery and cutlery.
Access:
The Hall is at ground level only. There are no steps.Disabled
There is a toilet for the disabled.Heating: Brand new energy efficient electric heating throughout the hall.
Parking:
There is adequate parking outside the hall.Hire Charges:
- Main Hall Commercial Events £12 per hour
- Supper Room Commercial Events £10 per hour
- Locals’ Events, children’s parties etc. £8 per hour
- Half day at weekend £40.00
- Weddings etc. (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) £120.00
***Discretionary rates may apply – please enquire
Registered Charity: 1081889
Floor Plan: attached
Contact
Tim Mawer 01833 621242 or secretary Alison Brooks 01833 621469
Facilities
Accessible WC
Level Entrance
Parking
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