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  • Genealogy Websites

    Free genealogy websites will help you start your family history research at no cost as listed by the 'Who Do You Think You Are' magazine.
  • Kitchen Refurbishment

    Memorial Hall kitchen is now completely, and expertly, refurbished by Neil,Batty Builders Ltd as a result of a grant awarded by the National Lottery's 'Reaching Communities' fund.See also the equivalent
  • Amy Woodforde-Finden

    A highly successful composer of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, Amy Woodforde-Finden, together with her husband and step-son, is laid to rest in the churchyard of St Thomas à Becket Parish Church. Inside the church there is an impressive marble monument of her, created by the renowned sculptor George Edward  Wade. It was unveiled in 1923 and a few years later, Finden Gardens in Hampsthwaite was named in her honour.[Click on title or image to link to articles]
  • Amy Woodforde-Finden Centenary Events (1)

    Amy Woodforde-Finden : re-enactment of her memorial unveilingA wreath was laid on the white marble recumbent figure of Amy to mark the centenary of its unveiling in April 15th 1923. Click on images to open full-size in new window and use the Browser back arrow to return to here.  
  • Amy Woodforde-Finden Centenary Events (2)

    Amy Woodforde-Finden : 'An Evening with Amy'A centenary concert to celebrate the life and works of Amy was held in Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall on April 21st 2023 Click on images to open full-size in new window and use the Browser back arrow to return to here.  
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  • Local Newspaper Cuttings

    Shaun Wilson's Collection of Newspaper Cuttings pertaining to Hampsthwaite Village:Index:Abattoir | Auctioneers | Boundary | Bowling | Bridge-River | Britain in Bloom | Brownies | Buildings | Chapel | Christmas Fair | Church | Dale Hall | Farming | Hampsthwaite Fashion Show | Feast-Show | Fundraising | General | Incidents | Joiners Arms | Fishing Club | Memorial Hall | Mile | Miscellaneous | Neighbourhood News | Parish Council | People | Play Group | Players | Play Scheme | Policing | Post Office | Reading Room | Residential | School | Sport | Surgery | Village Society | Wednesday Group | WI | Young Wives
  • Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall What Next?

    PLEASE HELP - YOUR SUGGESTIONS ARE NEEDED URGENTLYWe are seeking ideas for how we might extend the facilities at the Memorial Hall. We are clear there is a need for better storage of some items and an enhancement of back-stage facilities to support our excellent Drama Productions.
  • Local Newspaper Cuttings - Hampsthwaite Britain in Bloom

    Shaun Wilson's Collection of Newspaper Cuttings pertaining to Hampsthwaite Village:
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Memorial Hall Photo Gallery

Wedding Reception 2018 - click for full size image
Wedding Reception 2018
Photographs showing the faciliies available - click photos to enlarge.
  • The ideal venue for:
    Business Meetings, Public Meetings, Sales Promotions, Exhibitions, Markets and Fairs, Jumble Sales, Training Events, Internet Workshops, Presentations, Group Meetings, Clubs and Societies, Community Events, Education Classes, Dances, Film Screenings, Keep Fit Classes, Concerts, Drama Productions, Wedding Receptions, Funeral Repasts, Family Celebrations, Children’s Parties, Anniversaries, Fashion Shows . . . and many more!
Wedding June 2023 (Main Hall) - click for full size image
Wedding June 2023 (Main Hall)
Wedding June 2023 (Marquees) - click for full size image
Wedding June 2023 (Marquees)
Wedding June 2023 (Sun Lounge) - click for full size image
Wedding June 2023 (Sun Lounge)
On stage entertainment - click for full size image
On stage entertainment
Birthday Celebration - click for full size image
Birthday Celebration
Children's Parties - click for full size image
Children's Parties
Use of modular stage units to create a low table for children's parties - click for full size image
Use of modular stage units to create a low table for children's parties
Birthday Party - click for full size image
Birthday Party
Table Settings - click for full size image
Table Settings
Table Settings August 2021 - click for full size image
Table Settings August 2021
Wedding Reception 2018 - click for full size image
Wedding Reception 2018
Wedding Reception August 2021 - click for full size image
Wedding Reception August 2021
Wedding Reception August 2021 - click for full size image
Wedding Reception August 2021
Small Hall 'Chill Out' Room - click for full size image
Small Hall 'Chill Out' Room
Main Hall - click for full size image
Main Hall
Winter Ball in Main Hall - click for full size image
Winter Ball in Main Hall
Burns Supper in Main Hall - click for full size image
Burns Supper in Main Hall
Small Hall - click for full size image
Small Hall
Hampsthwaite Show 2017 - click for full size image
Hampsthwaite Show 2017
Childrens' Parties 2023 - click for full size image
Childrens' Parties 2023
Conference (making use of our rear projection screen) - click for full size image
Conference (making use of our rear projection screen)
Smart Arts Productions - click for full size image
Smart Arts Productions
Smart Arts Bar (in Small Hall) - click for full size image
Smart Arts Bar (in Small Hall)
Sun Lounge Bar - click for full size image
Sun Lounge Bar
Coronation Teas 2023 - click for full size image
Coronation Teas 2023
Sun Lounge Bar Area - click for full size image
Sun Lounge Bar Area
Marquees for BBQ - click for full size image
Marquees for BBQ
IT Workshops and Drop-in - click for full size image
IT Workshops and Drop-in
Film Nights - click for full size image
Film Nights
Indoor Bowling - click for full size image
Indoor Bowling
Memorial Hall Photo Gallery
Photographs showing the faciliies available - click photos to enlarge.
  • The ideal venue for:
    Business Meetings, Public Meetings, Sales Promotions, Exhibitions, Markets and Fairs, Jumble Sales, Training Events, Internet Workshops, Presentations, Group Meetings, Clubs and Societies, Community Events, Education Classes, Dances, Film Screenings, Keep Fit Classes, Concerts, Drama Productions, Wedding Receptions, Funeral Repasts, Family Celebrations, Children’s Parties, Anniversaries, Fashion Shows . . . and many more!
Wedding Reception 2018 - click for full size image
Wedding Reception 2018