Heighington One of its most significant features is St Michael's Church that sits in the middle of a large village green. The church is Norman, except for the 13th century south aisle and the 19th century north aisle. A rare feature in this church is said to be the pre-Reformation oak pulpit with six traceried linen fold panels with an inscription bearing prayers for its donor: an Alexander Flettcher and his wife Agnes. Heighington previously boasted a Methodist Chapel, but this has since been converted into housing. In 2006 Heighington was judged, by Ptolemy Dean, from amongst 11 other villages around the UK to be the BBC's Perfect Village.
About Our Village Hall
Our hall provides recreational facilities for people who live in Heighington village. We hold a public entertainment licence, but not licensed for a bar - each function has to get its own licence for this. We have two halls, two committee rooms and a kitchen with crockery and cutlery for 100. Capacity is 250. Website: http://www.thevillagehalls.co.uk/heighington-village-hall.asp Accessible premises: Wheelchair access - rear ramp, main entrance flat. Wheelchair accessible toilet. Ramp for wheelchairs between old hall and new.
Regular Events
Heighington Women's Institute: First Wednesday of the month from 7.00 - 9.30pm (no meeting August or January)
Heighington Homemakers: Every other Thursday from 6.45 - 9.30pm, September to end of May
Heighington Village Hall Association: Second Tuesday each month 7.30pm onwards
Heighington Parish Council: Third Tuesday of each month from 7.00 - 9.30pm
Gems' Low Level Exercise Class: Thursday from 1.30 - 2.30pm
Yoga: Mondays 10am & 7pm - Fridays 7pm
Qi Gong Tuesdays 10.30am
Library: Thursdays 2pm
Tai Chi: Fridays 6pm
Cinema Club: 2nd Friday of the month 7pm
Saturday cafe: 2nd Saterday of the month 11.00am to 2.oopm
Please check the website for new groups and activities.
Special Events
The Village Hall can also be used for weddings, birthday parties and conferences.....
Village Hall Hire Charges Hire Rates, Cost in £ per hour Old Hall – New Hall – Both Halls Affiliated Groups. £4.75 £5.00 £9.00 Village Residents. £9.00 £12.00 £20.00 Registered Charity. £9.00 £12.00 £20.00 Private Use. £20.00 £20.00 £30.00 Commercial Use. £22.00 £24.25 £44.00 Committee Room. £12.00 per session
Address: Heighington Village Hall, Darlington Road, Heighington Village, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington, DL5 6PE
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.