News Items
Eve Peck
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our lovely committee member and trustee, Eve Peck. Her sudden departure has left us all in a state of profound grief, yet we find solace in knowing that she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Eve’s devoted niece Karen, […]
Hall Re-opening Plan
The Village Hall Committee is planning to re-open the Village Hall from July 19th subject to Government Covid regulations and guidance at that time. The intention is for hall activities to resume in a measured and gradual way to ensure a safe environment is maintained for all hirers and volunteers. The Hall will be open […]
Village Hall Remains Closed
Despite the easing of the Covid-19 lockdown, we are sorry to say that Metfield Village Hall will still remain closed for all events until further notice.
Jill Cable: An appreciation
It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Jill Cable after a serious illness. In the 1970s Jill moved to Metfield where there was the nucleus of a burgeoning alternative culture which fitted her open, practical and generous life philosophy. Metfield was to be Jill’s home for the rest of her […]
Hall Closed
We regret to announce that as a result of the latest Government advice on responding to the Coronavirus pandemic, all events and bookings at Metfield Village Hall have now been cancelled until further notice. Check these links for the latest official information on the Coronavirus. The NHS link for health advice on the virus is […]
Village Hall Vacancy
We are looking for a volunteer to join the Village Hall Committee. The Management Committee is responsible for running, maintaining and improving the Village Hall for the benefit of the village and the surrounding area. The Village Hall is a key element of the social fabric of Metfield and volunteering on the Committee is a […]
Stewart Orr: A Friend of Metfield Village Hall
The death of one-time Metfield resident, Stewart Orr, on Thursday 27th June 2019 is a sad blow to the communities of Withersdale, Metfield, Mendham and the surrounding area. Stewart is remembered with great fondness as a true friend of Metfield Village Hall. For many years Stewart supported our Village Hall as the voice of Metfield […]
Harleston Jobs Club plans Metfield pop-up
The Harleston Jobs Club is to hold an open session at Metfield Village Hall from 10am-12pm on Thursday 16th May. The following is from the Jobs Club website: The Jobs Club is run by Lucy Marjoram, Jobs Club Co-ordinator and has a team of volunteers who are on hand to offer support and help with […]
Dementia Together Open Meeting
Dementia Together is a service which helps people living with dementia and their family carers to find the support and information they need to live well for longer. The service is open to anyone living in Suffolk. Anne Marie O’Rourke will hold an open meeting between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday 9th February to let […]
Metfield Village Hall on Sound Financial Footing
The accounts for the first full financial year of operation since the award of a capital grant from the Big Lottery Fund show that Metfield Village Hall is on a sound financial footing for arguably the first time since it was built in 1934. Yes, this couldn’t have been done without the superb new facilities […]