EASTWELL VILLAGE HALL
Eastwell is a village in rural Leicestershire, 6 miles from Melton Mowbray with a population of around 180.
The Village Hall was opened in 2015.
The excellent facilities make it an attractive venue for a whole range of community activities.
NEWS
HISTORY
Village Hall History
The original Village Hall - known as the Village Institute - was built just after the First World War in 1919. It was a timber building and provided a centre for the social life of the village for over 50 years.
In 2014, following a lengthy application process, a Lottery grant was obtained to build a new hall which was opened in 2015.
Village Hall History
The original Village Hall - known as the Village Institute - was built just after the First World War in 1919. It was a timber building and provided a centre for the social life of the village for over 50 years.
In 2014, following a lengthy application process, a Lottery grant was obtained to build a new hall which was opened in 2015.
Eastwell History
Eastwell and the surrounding area has a rich and fascinating history. Eastwell History Group runs a programme of talks and presentations about the people who lived there and the events that shaped its story. 60 years ago Eastwell was surrounded by ironstone quarries. One of the locomotives used for hauling the ore, Lord Granby, has been returned to the village and is being restored by the Group.
Village Hall History
The original Village Hall - known as the Village Institute - was built just after the First World War in 1919. It was a timber building and provided a centre for the social life of the village for over 50 years.
In 2014, following a lengthy application process, a Lottery grant was obtained to build a new hall which was opened in 2015.