Village Hall
Scroll down for 'Facilities', 'Location', 'How to book', 'Organisation', 'Regular Classes' and 'News, Reports and Minutes'.
Facilities
Littlethorpe Village Hall is a venue for a variety of community and social uses including meetings, classes, social events, talks and training sessions. With a capacity of 80 (seated), it offers:
A clean, well-decorated , well-lit and heated venue for most purposes.
Wi-fi access.
Ample provision of tables and chairs.
A modern kitchen facility with equipment included.
Access and toilets for the disabled.
Baby-changing facilities.
Loop system.
Ample car parking.
Advice on possible catering support.
Location
Littlethorpe Village Hall is situated on Littlethorpe Lane in the heart of the village close to Ripon by-pass.
Leaving the by-pass at the Dalamires Lane roundabout, continue along Littlethorpe Road until you see the St. Michael's Church on the left-hand side. Carry straight on for approximtely 50 metres and the village hall can clearly be seen on the lefthand side.
If arriving along Littlethorpe Lane, the village hall can be seen on the right just before the church.
The postcode is HG4 3LG.
Littlethorpe Events Calendar 2024
This cannot be used for booking the hall. Instead, please use the contact details below.
How to book
The charge for the hire of Littlethorpe Village Hall is £12 per hour.
To book the hall, please contact
David Laugher - 07709692849
Jackie Laugher - 07835843857
or by email: littlethorpevhall@gmail.com
Organisation
Littlethorpe Village Hall Committee (2021 - 2022)
Chair - Angela Seeger Horner Tel: 01765 600996
Vice Chair - Jackie Laugher Tel: 01765 607857
Secretary - Sue Little Tel: 01765 690485
Treasurer - Christopher Orme Tel: 01765 603534
Bookings secretaries - David Laugher 07709692849, Jackie Laugher - 07835843857 or by email: littlethorpevhall@gmail.com
Committee members -
Chris Burley Tel: 01765 606101
John Downes Tel: 01765 607003
Juliet Jowitt Tel: 01765 602088
Christine Curtis Tel: 01765 603786
Appointee Committee Members
Church - Peter Moss
Entertainments - Rob Ankcorn Tel: 01765 604826
Parish Council - Jackie Laugher Tel: 01765 607857
Back row, left to right: Christopher Orme, Juliet Jowitt, Lyn van Blerk, Jackie Laugher,
Christine Curtis, Rob Ankcorn, Chris Burley, Peter Moss
Front centre: Angela Seeger Horner
News, Reports and Minutes
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26th September 2023
Annual General Meeting
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on 17th May at 6p.m. A glass of wine will be served prior to the start of the meeting. Please come along and support your village hall.
Christine Curtis resigns
Christine Curtis resigned as secretary to the village hall committee after 47 years in the job. She is pictured here with her successor, Sue Little. Christine said, "How time flies when you are enjoying yourself!" You have definitely earned a rest.
Coronation Celebrations
No doubt you will have received a leaflet through your door and posters round the village about the event taking place to mark the coronation of King Charles. The village hall has joined with the Entertainment Committee to put on an event for the coronation of King Charles 111.
PLease bring a coronation picnic tea and any dishes and glasses. A slice of coronation cake will be provided and a glass of fizz to toast our new king. There will also be a magician to entertain you. For £20 you can book a table for 12 people and £10 a table for 6.
The hall will be decorated but there will be a prize for the best dressed table. Please come dressed to mark the occasion, it all adds to the fun. Tickets are available from Chris Winterburn, Holly Bank, Pottery Lane, Littlethorpe. There is limited availability due to fire regulations in the hall.
Christine Curtis
Village Hall Committee Secretary
Annual General Meeting of Littlethorpe Village Hall Committee took place on the 1st June, 2022.
There were 14 people present. Angela welcomed everyone to the meeting and Nibbles and Drinks were served.
Attention was drawn to the drawings of the proposed new Gazebo that we hope to have put on the grass near the Car Park. Costings and Planning Permission will have to be sought.
Angela gave her Chairman’s Report thanking all those who had helped over the past year.
Christopher Orme gave the Treasurers Report which showed that the Village Hall is in a good Financial position having received Grants from Harrogate Borough Council during COVID when the Hall was closed for some time.
Our new Committee/Trustees are
CHAIRMAN Angela Seeger Horner
Vice Chair Juliet Jowitt
Treasurer Christopher Orme
Secretary Christine Curtis
Booking Secretary Peter Moss
Parish Council Representative Jackie Laugher
Entertainment Rep Robert Ankcorn
St. Michaels Church Peter Moss.
Other Committee Members/Trustees are:
Chris Burley
Lynne Van Blerk
Sue Little
John Downes
Carol Edmonstone resigned due to her moving home. Angela thanked her for her help over the past years. Angela asked if anyone wished to join the Committee/Trustees they should contact one of the Committee members.
Christine Curtis
Village Hall AGM
The Village Hall Committee will be holding their AGM on 1st June at 6p.m. for nibbles with the actual meeting at 6.45p.m.
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
Village Hall AGM (June 2021)
It was good that people were able to meet in the village hall for the AGM unlike last year's virtual meeting. The chair, Angela Seeger-Horner, thanked committee members and also villagers who had supported them. Christopher Orme, treasurer, informed the meeting that two Covid Grants had been received from HBC which had helped with loss of income when the village hall was closed due to Covid. Full minutes of the meeting along with the accounts will follow later.
A.G.M. (June 2020)
Due to the circumstances we found ourselves in a virtual Annual General Meeting was held. The minutes of the 2019 A.G.M. (see below) were approved. All the present Trustees/Committee Members agreed to stand for a further year to help things. Should anyone wish to become a Committee Member please contact a member. If anyone would like any further information or clarification please contact Christine Curtis by email christineroly@outlook.com . We will be reviewing the situation on a regular basis. Hoping everyone is keeping well and safe.
Christine Curtis
Secretary to Village Hall Committee
A.G.M. (July 2019)
Drinks and nibbles were served by Chris Burley and Ian Seeger-Horner before the meeting. Angela Seeger-Horner (Chair) opened the meeting by thanking everyone for coming. The election of officers saw two changes; Christopher Orme is taking over the position of treasurer from Wendy Hunton and John Downes is also joining the committee. The issue of hire charges was discussed and the decision was taken to review hire conditions at the next committee meeting.
