Doors open again

16/04/2025

The doors are now back open at Thimbleby Village Hall, much to the delight of the local community as renovations at the hall have now been completed, allowing the grade II listed building to once again be a centre for community activities.

Built in 1856 originally as a school, the building has been grade II listed since 1985, and is now a registered charity. Chairman of the board of trustees Peter Ulyatt is confident the changes will make a huge difference to the lives of people in the area.

The work has included an extension to the kitchen, which has been re-roofed and insulated and the much-needed creation of indoor toilets. The work was made possible due to securing financial grants, including £73,000 from FCC Communities Foundation.

The new-look hall has already won praise from Thimbleby residents, with villages quick to comment on the improvements:

“Having used it for a personal function, I can totally recommend this venue”.

"The renovations that have taken place make this an appealing place for hire, especially as the cost is very reasonable”.

"The new flooring in the main hall looks very good and hard-wearing, while the kitchen has been totally redone and fitted with smart units”.

"The internal decor throughout is light and smart.”

The Trustees hope the attractive, modern and flexible facilities will now be appealing to groups wishing to use the facilities for hosting classes, clubs, meetings, talks or simply parties.

Spurred on by success and interest from the community, the Trustees now hope to regenerate the land behind the hall, and will host displays at Thimbleby’s next event – a heritage trail on Sunday April 6 2025.