About Crook of Devon Village Hall
About Crook of Devon Village Hall
About Crook of Devon Village Hall
About Crook of Devon Village Hall
About Crook of Devon Village Hall
THE CROOK OF DEVON VILLAGE HALL STORY
Built in 1911, the Crook of Devon Institute (as it was formerly known) was donated to the residents of the village. With it came the responsibility of running the hall by a committee of local volunteers for the benefit of the local community. In 1914 it was decided by the committee that the village hall should be handed over to the Red Cross for use as a convalescent hospital for soldiers and sailors who had been injured in the First World War.
In the mid 90's, after much fundraising, the hall was extended and upgraded. More recently, since the start of the Covid pandemic, further fundraising has allowed the committee to upgrade the facilities, including the replacement of a large part of the roof, addition of an upgraded kitchen and cafe area, installation of eco-friendly technology such as upgraded insulation, a new efficient boiler and energy efficient lighting, and the upgrading of two unused rooms into community workspaces.
Today, more the ever, the village hall remains an important hub for the local community. A variety of regular groups meet at the hall, and it is also available for private functions.
As a charity (Charity Registration No. SC026692) the hall relies on the volunteers that run it, the groups and other parties that use it, and on grants, donations and other fundraising.