December Update...

To all the community, user groups, friends, followers and families this is our final update for 2017.

What a difference a year makes!  The Wembdon Village Hall and Playing Fields Trustees and it's committee members would like to thank everyone who has helped and supported us through many years of hard work to reach where we are today.  

We are now running a popular and successful venue and to quote a recent comment ''there is a real buzz about this place''.

We invite you to come and enjoy the varied events we hold all advertised on our website and often in the foyer and on social media.

We are catering for all manner of events on a regular basis including - weddings, anniversaries, children's parties, christenings, wakes, baby showers, conferences and more.

We are also offering a range of community events some of which are ticketed such as New Years Eve, Jazz Night, Valentines Party but also a series of free events such as Boxing Day, Christmas craft fayre etc.

The project is still a work in progress and progress we will with an number of items on our agenda to achieve in the coming months and years.

We would like to publicly thank the 'garden gang' who have worked incredibly hard over several weekends to transform the car park and borders.  New helpers are always welcome and there are always a diverse range of jobs that require volunteers.

On behalf of everyone involved with Wembdon Village Hall and Playing Fields we wish you a Merry Christmas and Bring It On 2018!

Autumn Update...

Where does the time go? We have settled in and summer has past. The Green at Wembdon has organised a Halloween Party (27/10), a Christmas Craft Fair (18/11) and Jazz at The Green featuring the Sunset Café Stompers (25/11).

Our New Years Eve party proved very popular and sold out within a couple of weeks but we planning a Boxing Day at The Green with children’s entertainer from 2.30pm.

The management committee have been working on improving the website to make the booking process more user friendly and to keep calendars up to date. Private bookings are high and very varied. Our regular classes and groups are increasing:

o   Rivera le Roc (Dance) first Friday of the month.

o   Music in Motion (Dance) last Friday of the month.

o   In line we Dance Monday evenings.

o   Zumba Tuesday 7-8pm; Thursday 6-9pm.

o   Heart Rehab Friday morning 9am.

o   Pilates Friday morning 11 am.

o   Slimming World Wednesday from 7.30pm.

o   Music Bus Thursday afternoon 12.45pm.

o   Eagle Mountain Church Sunday mornings.

Coming soon:- Yoga, Hypnobirthing and Disco Ducklings.

We are also planning to change our café hours to add a day-time session.  The signage around the building is gradually being adjusted.

Regrettably we had no response to our Green Garden plea but the ‘Give a Day’ group kindly cleared 4 planting beds at the front of the hall and car park.  We have a young volunteer from Blakes Road who continues to keep the area behind the white picket fence clear, a big thank you to him.

Finally keep your eyes open for some local art work, courtesy of the Wembdon Art Group.  This will soon take pride of place in the Foyer.

Please note the hall manager is available at the hall to answer questions, offer viewings, and take bookings etc.  

·        Tuesday morning    8.30-10am on the terrace

·        Wednesday evenings 6-8pm in the office.

If you are looking for a venue for a wedding, anniversary, birthday, dinner or wake we can boast a professional kitchen, fully licensed bar with wine packages and real ale, lots of free off street parking and a fantastic open green vista.  Don’t hesitate to contact us we can seat 180 for dinner and hold more for buffets and live music.

The Green at Wembdon

August Update 2017

The opening weekend was extremely successful,  there was a buzz of excitement from visitors who without exception were impressed by the range of facilities. Private bookings are high and very varied. We are hosting a range of groups and classes and these are advertised atthe front of the building. 

Groups include aZumba class, Slimming World, three dance groups Riviera le Roc, Music in Motion, In Line we Dance. A children's music group Red Bus . Over 60’s fitness,anda cardiac rehab group.

The Trustees would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thankMr Mike Solomon who although never a Trusteehas been the Project Team Chairman   and lead spokespersonfor team meetings throughout the project development and build stage. His drive,   knowledge and expertise have been invaluable. Mike has now stepped downfeeling his role in the project has been achieved.  

Mr David Gamblin the Trustees Chairman will now coordinate and lead Trust meetings. Mrs Lyn Tyrrell will chair the Hall Management monthly meetings. The management committee would welcome willing volunteers to be part of sub committees such as maintenance, events organising, gardening, catering, please contact us via the web site.

All our main sponsors havelegal requirements attached to their grants and donations and many have erected signage on site. The Trustees are working with sponsorsto rationalise signage,  eradicating discrepancies and complyingwithlegal requirements. The Trustees are confident that they will resolve these issues as they have throughout the project professionally and withintegrity.

The postal address and post code remain as beforeand all community bookings are held atThe Green, Wembdon Village Hall. The Sports groups are using the Notaro Pavilion named in compliance with the Land Registry document.

Finally Village Day, Brilliant I am sure we speak for all local organisations in acknowledging,  The enjoyment which   was palpable, cooperation, team work, community spirit what can we say except well done! thank you! to anyone who attended or contributed

The Green Wembdon Now Taking Bookings!

WEMBDON VILLAGE HALL, THE GREEN

Now booking private parties and celebrations, classes and groups, corporate events, health groups.

Contact us through our web site to make a booking info@wembdonvillagehall.co.uk

WEEK COMMENCING AUGUST 7th

THE HALL WILL BE OPEN FOR VIEWING, PAYMENTS, COLLECTION AND RETURN OF FORMS.

TUESDAY MORNING 8.30-10 come to the terrace

WEDNESDAY EVENING 6-8 in the office.

June update 2017

JUNEUPDATE

The handover and commissioning is now completed. All our user groups are up and running and the whole area is busy and buzzing. Sunshiners Pre School moved in after half term and pupils and staff are enjoying the new venue especially the outside play area. On the field wehave been hosting SASP events,  sport for local Primary schools competing against each other. The cricket season is in full swing and junior footballers have had presentation events from last season and are now practising for the Autumn.

Hall bookings are going well both private parties and regular groups. See the calendar for Classes. Zumba, cardiac rehab

SAVEthe DATE

GRAND OPENDAYJULY 22 nd from 2pm

View the hall and stay for afternoon tea and later a Bar BQ

Early Birds Café Tuesday and Thursday 8.45 – 10

Take away coffee for busy parents off to work

Pop up cafés,  afternoons,  drinks, ice cream etc look out for the signs

Wembdon Village Day August bank holiday Monday

The hall will host a large craft fayre, the WCA have booked a range of activities for a children's zone on the field as well as the usual Flower Show,  Charity Stalls, andcar boot.

Official Community Opening July 22nd 2017

Wembdon Village Hall, The Green 

Community Open Day 

Saturday July 22 nd

2-5 Afternoon Tea 

Children's activities

Bar open 

5pm onwards Bar BBQ

Win a 3 hour Child'sBirthday Party voucher for -

A party in the hallchild aged 1-11 Ts and Cs apply 

Handover May 2017

        12.05.17 at THE GREEN a date to remember!

On this day the 12th of May 2017 Wembdon Village Hall was officially handed over to The Trustees by the builders Harris Brothers and Collard. There now follows a period of Commissioning which commenced on the morning of May 12th with practical training for the hall committee members in the use of things like the heating, alarm and CCTV systems. Gradually over the next few weeks furniture etc will be moved in and the whole facility will become operational.

Finalwork on the out side areas is still taking place mainly related to the Rhynes and landscaping. The car park is available for usefor Cricket Matches, deliveries and visitors but access is still in control of the contractor for Health and Safety and Insurance reasons. 

The Sunshiners outside area is almost complete offering a large, safe space to explore and learn through play. Their wing is designed and fitted to thevery highest standard,  giving a large bright area with views from the large windows, mini sized toilet facilities in rainbow colours and an office for the staff to work in. All being well they are planning to move to the new setting after the May half term but they will obviously keep parents informed. 

See you all soon! 

May Update

May update

We are fast approaching completion, there will follow a short period for the Trustees, Sunshiners and Cricket Club to move in. 

The Sunshiners will be required to fulfil the requirements of an OFSTED inspection prior to opening. The Cricket Club will be able to fully use the sports facilities.

The Hall Management Team (all volunteers) will take over the running of the hall while the trustees will become an overseeing body. Local residents will be welcome to apply to join the management team. Private bookings are going well. Please use our online booking form as a first expression of interest. 

Organisers of weekly groups or classes have been invited to view the premises and we will soon be able to invite you to take part in a wide range of activities during the day and evening, fitness, fun and friendships. The sports facilities are being well used for cricket junior football and rounders, The Wembdon LadiesRounders team has returned to the village, started in Wembdon30 years ago then playing at St George's school they have been at Haygrove in more recent years. Welcome back Ladies. 

The Trusteeswill be extremely pleased to welcome everyone in the local community to look round the Village Hall and facilities in the next few weeks and enjoy it for many years to come.

April Update

April update,  5 weeks to completion.

The start of the month has brought glorious sunshine, a white picket fence and hours of ground works, mowing the pitches to perfection, creating the new link path from the park to the front door, landscaping Sunshiners play area and clearing the carpark. All areas of the build are now in the final stages withmultiple contractors working in various areas. 

Inside the building flooring is being laid, cloakrooms are being fitted out, the kitchen is about to be fitted as is the suspended ceiling, acoustic screen and sprung wooden floor, the heating systems are being tested and there is an air of calm concentration with everyone focused on the task.

I have been asked about windows as they all appear boarded up, facing The Green you are looking at electric security shutters, facing the NDR windows and doors are boarded for security, all windows and doors are in place. In fact the internal blinds have just been ordered.

All private hirers for weddings, parties etc have now been contacted to complete the hire agreements. Those who have expressed an interest in running clubs, groups etc are being contacted with details of our open days. 

If you would like to book a private event or run a group please use the Online Booking Form on this site to indicate your expression of interest we can then contact you to discuss further. 

Looking forward to seeing you all at The Green sometime soon. 

Update March 2017

The completion of the hall, landscaping and road access are on schedule for May. We already have bookings for private events (see calendars).  Please use the drop down menu for booking forms,  pricing schedule, room capacities and T’s and C’s. Booking application forms can be submitted on line. 

We are contacting group leaders who have expressed an interest in running regular groups. We would particularly like to hear from leaders of baby and toddler activity groups. We hope to provide a variety of clubs, groups etc. to suit all ages and a wide range of interests. 

WCA Village Day,  Bank Holiday Monday,  August 28th we are taking bookings for indoor and outdoor craft stalls, games rides etc.  e mail info@wembdonvillagehall.co.uk

Update February 2017

Progress update February 2017.

The road entrance off the NDR is complete and the Church Road vehicle entrance is now locked. The Trust would like to take this opportunity to thank all residents, Parish Centre and Church users, local businesses and The Parish Council for cooperating and negotiating with us during the protracted construction phase.

The building is due to be handed over in May 2017.

Bookings are being taken from June 1st 2017.

The official opening events will be on July 1st and 2nd.  More info will be published soon.

During May we will be contacting all those groups who have expressed an interest in using the hall and facilities.

New applicants wishing to book regular clubs, groups or classes are also welcome to attend. Dates and times for this will be published in mid March on our web site The Green at Wembdon. 

Private functions already booked will receive booking forms in early March. 

The hall, car park and playing fields will be used fully for the annual WCA Village Day in August; the Flower Show will remain at the Parish Centre in keeping with tradition.

The Trustees will continue to have legal responsibility for the building and land. A hall committee will be formed and will be responsible for the day to day running. All posts will be voluntary. If you are interested in joining the village hall committee to help in anyway, please contact us via the web site or 07594299533.

The Trustees are in the process of applying for a premises licence to allow the sale of alcohol, playing of music, showing of films etc to take place at the premises. 

The Trust will be the licence holders. Wembdon Cricket Club will staff the bar and The Trustees have appointed a legally qualified person as the Designated Person Responsible. The application for the Premises Licence will show a request for a broad scope of licensable hours for all licensable activities. We have been advised by the Sedgemoor Licensing Officer that it is practical and the norm to apply in this manner to enable flexibility; if the application is too prescriptive we would need to apply for an event licence every time we varied the hours. Unless it is a private function (wedding, party) local residents will be welcome to use the bar and participate in the social activity.

Our application also includes the policies and preventions we will adopt to conform with the Crime Commissioner’s goals to minimise crime and public disorder and protect all members of the public and property.

Words by Lyn Tyrrell

Trustee 

Wembdon Football Club Play First Match On New Pitches

After 7 years of working with the WVH&PFT, Wembdon Junior FC, finally played their first game at their new home.

Wembdon Dragons U15 welcomed Cullompton from Devon on a balmy late summers afternoon.  In an evenly contested game Cullompton eventually ran out 4-3 winners, but not before Dan Saleh of Wembdon scored the first ever goal at the facility.

It was great to see over 80 people watching the game and I am sure in time, the pitches will be the talk of Somerset.  An army of people helped ensure that the game went ahead today, filling a number of holes on the pitch with sand.  It was credit to them all, that made the pitch playable today.