Village Hall

Originally known as the Long Preston Mechanics Institute

As in every English village, the Long Preston village hall along with the village school, church and pub are the community focal points. Long Preston is arguably luckier than most: it enjoys all all of these.

The village hall, a registered charity, is run by volunteers who also form the committee.

The Chair is Roy Newhouse and its website is www.longprestonvillagehall.org
General enquiries should go to Michelle on 07960 756256 and email info.longprestonvillagehall@gmail.com

For Bookings, please contact Rachel on 07359 343085 and email bookings.longprestonvillagehall@gmail.com

The Village hall operates a 200 Club to raise much needed funds so, if you can and want to help, please contact Michelle again on 07960 756256.

There is also a snooker room with a full size table. If you want to join, please contact Steve on 07710 442005.

The land on which it stands was gifted to the village by the Duke of Devonshire and the building was originally known as The Mechanics Institute. However, thanks to Yorkshire canniness, its status was later changed to that of village hall, thus gaining eligibility for improvement grants.

In addition to the hall itself, there is also a well-equipped kitchen and a snooker room. The hall is home to numerous village organisations and activities, some of which are listed below. It is also available for rental to outside bodies and private individuals for functions, parties, children's parties and meetings.

The Village Hall now has wifi available to its users. This facility has been provided by Long Preston Parish Council. The router will have the name VillageWiFi and the current password is freeforall.

DIARY OF VILLAGE HALL EVENTS

For contacts: STD code 01729
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