The
Village Hall (Parish Room) was opened in 1911 and all that was owing on the hall
was paid by the many sorrowing friends of the late
George B. Charleton Esq. on 14th January 1911, a window in St Mary's Church
was also erected to his memory. Over the years many organisations and events
have used it, including youth clubs, the Home Guard, the WI, the Mothers Union,
The Gardening Club, village socials, whist drives and dances. It has also served
as a dining hall and gym for the school and school plays and nativity
performances as well as concerts of various kinds have been staged here. It is
popular for parties, discos and even wedding receptions, and is currently the
venue for Caynham and Ashford Rising Fives, as well as being used several times
a week by the school.
The
Village Hall Committee manage and maintain the upkeep of the hall, the team is
very active and have been responsible for promoting the use of the hall and
organising a range of events.