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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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Cotherstone Village Hall
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Cotherstone is a delightful Dales village that has grown from an agricultural community and has been designated as a conservation area in order to help protect its character.
The Hall
Cotherstone Village Hall attained Hallmark level 1 in 2012
Cotherstone Village Hall was built in 1883 as a Temperance Hall. In the last 15 years the hall has undergone a considerable modernisation programme. The size and layout of Cotherstone Village Hall make it an ideal choice for private and business functions. The hall is available to 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 badminton, parents and toddler group, Teesdale Flower Club, lunch club, 50/60 club, Friday club and Teesdale Players. Help raise money for Cotherstone Village Hall when you shop online by visiting www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cotherstonevh
Features
Rooms: Large hall, two meeting rooms, kitchen - see floor plan below Heating: Available throughout the hall Maximum Capacity: The large hall is suitable for 115 persons in theatre style or 80 in conference style. There are also two meeting rooms, each suitable for 25 people, with soft furnishings and coffee tables. Maximum 140 people in hall at any time. Facilities: The hall has a refurbished stage with lighting. The modern kitchen facilities include a fridge, microwave and cooker. There are also toilet facilities accessible to all rooms. Equipment: The hall has a good supply of chairs and tables and there is ample crockery and cutlery available. There is also a variety of sports equipment, whilst the stage lighting makes the hall an ideal choice for functions, parties and performances. To aid business users there is a photocopier, laminator and flip chart. Parking: There is a designated car park with 10 spaces available. There are also 2 marked accessible parking spaces and other parking in the village. Access: Ramp and handrails on exterior access. Induction loop system
Hire Charges
Village Standard
Groups Rate
Whole Hall £31 £85
Main Hall £17 £50
Main Hall and Middle Room £22 £65
Millennium Room £14 £30
Millennium and Middle Rooms £19 £50
Middle Room £12 £25
Use of Cooker/Kitchen £ 7 £12
Children’s Parties without bouncy castle £30
Children’s Parties with bouncy castle £40
Private/commercial functions are charged at the standard rate.
Registered Charity Number: 523335
email address cotherstonevh@live.co.uk
Contact
Mrs A Thorn - 01833 650658
Facilities
Accessible WC
2 Disabled Spaces
Induction Loop
Level Entrance
Parking
Ramp (up)
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