Village Hall Update

After such an extraordinary time last year, we hope 2021 will bring us all back to good health and enable a gradual return to community activities with the ability for groups and celebrations to resume which will be so important for our well-being.

During last year most regular groups were suspended at Frenchay Village Hall and the committee worked hard to adhere to government lockdowns and guidance on appropriate use of the Hall. Many organisations have not been able to meet in person for many months but we are delighted to say that the pre-school reopened after the first national lockdown and has remained open during term and holiday times. Well done to Lucy and her team who provided a much needed provision for young children and their working parents for most of last year.

The committee purchased a fogging machine to sanitise rooms between any bookings when these were permitted. Detailed information and posters were displayed to all groups and hand sanitiser stations were located around the hall so that some smaller groups could function during the ‘rule of 6’ period.

We will continue to be led by government guidance on when we can re-open the hall for general bookings and we hope that most activities will return and flourish again some time early in the New Year.

The committee continued to meet via Zoom during 2020 and here are a few new things you might notice if you are passing the hall.

In November 2020 we purchased a ‘Tommy Silhouette’ (a metal outline of a soldier) using a VE Day donation from South Glos Council. He is currently positioned on the edge of the carpark and was in place for Remembrance Day in November last year.

Inside the hall there will soon be new tables to give a fresh smart look for all events. Anyone who has a use for the old tables please get in touch.

Our very old noticeboard has finally been removed and two new ones in green oak will shortly be erected. They will contain information about activities at the hall and also Parish Council notices.

At the rear of the hall we are also installing a covered cycle rack for 8 bikes which we hope will encourage visitors to cycle to the hall rather than drive.

Finally the committee would like to wish all Frenchay residents a happy and most importantly a healthy 2021 and we look forward to seeing you back at the hall as soon as it is safe to do so.