Whitmore Village Hall, also known as Whitmore and District Village Hall, has been a vital part of community life in Whitmore, Staffordshire since 1959. From its origins as a repurposed RAF building to the modern, multi-use event space it is today, the hall has proudly supported generations of Whitmore community gatherings, public events, and local functions.
In 1953, following Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation, nearby villages hosted celebratory events. This inspired residents of Whitmore and Baldwins Gate to begin fundraising for a hall of their own.
Events included garden parties, coffee mornings, whist drives, and jumble sales. The community rallied together with dedication and vision.
In 1957, an RAF mess hut and cinema building was discovered at an airfield in Needwood Forest, near Burton-on-Trent. The structure was purchased, disassembled, transported by lorry, and rebuilt on the current site of Whitmore Village Hall.
As the years passed, the building required updates. A major extension was completed in 1977 to coincide with the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. This upgrade provided more space for Whitmore Village Hall events and better amenities for guests.
In the late 1990s, then-Chairman Richard Stevens proposed a complete review of the hall's facilities. Though initial plans aimed for a total rebuild costing £570,000, funding was not approved. A new approach was adopted to renovate the hall in carefully planned stages.
Phase 1: Kitchen, Annexe, Bar and Information Centre
Phase 2: Toilets and Disabled Access
Phase 3: New Entrance, Meeting Room & Foyer
The success of Whitmore Village Hall’s transformation would not have been possible without:
We are also grateful for support from Soapbox, the Community Council for Staffordshire, and the many volunteers who worked behind the scenes to secure funding and keep the project on track.
With a modern and well-equipped building, Whitmore Village Hall continues to be a welcoming place for cultural events, public hire, and social gatherings for the wider community. Our vision remains rooted in serving future generations as the heart of Whitmore Village community life.
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