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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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Gainford Montalbo Village Hall
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Gainford is conveniently situated between Barnard Castle and Darlington on the A67. It is a pleasant and picturesque old village on the slope of a hill which falls gradually to the Tees.
The Hall
The Montalbo Village Hall in Gainford dates back to the 18th century and was given to the village in 1956. The size and layout of the Montalbo Village Hall make it an ideal choice for private and business functions. The hall is available for hire for: • Meetings/Seminars • Corporate Events • Small Conferences • Stage Productions and Concerts • Training • Rehearsals • Parties • Functions • Sports Classes • Fairs and Sales • Social Events Regular activities ongoing in the hall include yoga, dressmaking, Pilates, and a garden club.
We have a blog which can be accessed via the link
http://gainfordvillagehall.wordpress.com/
Features
Rooms: Ground Floor - main hall, supper room, kitchen First Floor - Office, committee room Heating: Available throughout the hall Maximum Capacity: 220 people Facilities: These include convenient 12 section portable steel and wood staging and an ample kitchen that includes tables, cooker and water boiler. Equipment: The village hall holds a large amount of equipment for all needs including snooker tables, adequate chairs, tables, crockery and cutlery. Parking: Designated car park with 5 parking spaces. There is also ample parking on the village green. Access: The hall is on two floors – no wheelchair access upstairs. Hire Charges Casual Hire: All rooms £75.00 All Rooms (Saturday) £95.00 Supper Room/Kitchen £45.00 Main Hall only £45.00 Committee Room £20.00 These bookings relate to a morning, afternoon or evening period of 5 hours Registered Charity Number: 520799
Contact
Tony Kennan 01325 730922/07836 673801, Neil Russell 01325 733140/07730 403630
Facilities
Accessible WC (Transfer Space Limited)
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