Welcome to Greatham Village Hall |
About Our Village
Greatham village is not mentioned in the Domesday Book, but appears first in written sources as Gretham in 1196.
Greatham is the site of the Hospital of God, founded in 1273 by the then Bishop of Durham, Robert de Stichell. Greatham Hospital was originally a foundation for the care of elderly men over the age of 50. By the 16th Century the foundation was used more as a "house of entertainment for the gentry" and it was not well used for helping the intended beneficiaries. After 1610 there were reforms, and its original mission was resumed, still for elderly men. Ladies had to wait until 1761 when a second hospital, the Parkhurst Hospital was founded by the then Master of the Hospital of God, Dormer Parkhurst. The charities now combined continue to provide care for many elderly residents with almshouses and a modern registered care home in the village and beyond.
Greatham is the site of the Hospital of God, founded in 1273 by the then Bishop of Durham, Robert de Stichell. Greatham Hospital was originally a foundation for the care of elderly men over the age of 50. By the 16th Century the foundation was used more as a "house of entertainment for the gentry" and it was not well used for helping the intended beneficiaries. After 1610 there were reforms, and its original mission was resumed, still for elderly men. Ladies had to wait until 1761 when a second hospital, the Parkhurst Hospital was founded by the then Master of the Hospital of God, Dormer Parkhurst. The charities now combined continue to provide care for many elderly residents with almshouses and a modern registered care home in the village and beyond.
About Our Village Hall http://www.greathamvillage.co.uk
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Located on the village green, the building was originally built as a school in 1878 and became a Community Centre in 1971. The Centre has an entrance lobby, two halls, kitchen and toilets.
Address Greatham Community Centre Front Street Greatham Hartlepool TS25 2ES HIRE RATES VALID FROM 1st JANUARY 2024 REGULAR HIRE BY SECTIONS/AFFILIATED GROUPS MAIN HALL £6 per Hour - seating for 100 DOROTHY’S ROOM £4 per Hour - seating for 30 OCCAISIONAL FUND RAISING EVENTS BY SECTIONS/MEMBERS/AFFILIATED GROUPS MAIN HALL £12 per Hour DOROTHY’S ROOM £8 per Hour NON-MEMBERS/UNAFFILIATED GROUPS MAIN HALL £20 per Hour DOROTHY’S ROOM £15 per Hour ALL THE ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM CHARGE OF 2 HOURS THERE IS A SUPPLEMENT £10 CHARGE FOR USE OF A BOUNCY CASTLE |
Facilities
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Regular Events
Monday -Pilates-9.45am-10.45am.
Flower Arranging - 6.30pm - 8.30pm (seasonal)
Tuesday- Playgroup Sensory Play 9am-10am (school terms)
- Line Dancing - 8pm - 10pm
Wednesday - Book Club-7pm-9pm
Thursday
- Carpet Bowls - 10am - 12 noon
- Flower Arranging - 1.30pm - 3.30pm (seasonal)
-Yoga -5.45pm-6.45pm
- Youth Club - 7pm - 9pm
Friday- Blue Rose Choir 10am-noon
Sunday- Choral Interlude Ladies Choir- 10.30am to 12.30pm
Flower Arranging - 6.30pm - 8.30pm (seasonal)
Tuesday- Playgroup Sensory Play 9am-10am (school terms)
- Line Dancing - 8pm - 10pm
Wednesday - Book Club-7pm-9pm
Thursday
- Carpet Bowls - 10am - 12 noon
- Flower Arranging - 1.30pm - 3.30pm (seasonal)
-Yoga -5.45pm-6.45pm
- Youth Club - 7pm - 9pm
Friday- Blue Rose Choir 10am-noon
Sunday- Choral Interlude Ladies Choir- 10.30am to 12.30pm
Special Events
The Village Hall can also be used for weddings, birthday parties and conferences.....
How To Book The Facilities
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Address:
Greatham Community Centre Front Street Greatham Hartlepool TS25 2ES |
Information on this page is provided by the hall committee. Hiring will be subject to a formal Hiring Agreement between the hall committee and the hirer. Current hire charges can be obtained from the contact person named above.
