Update May 2025

Almost 6 months into the year and it has already been a busy time for Chinnor Village Hall (CVH). During the February half term, we had the foyer, and stairwell decorated. This gets a lot of traffic, and an entrance is the first impression visitors get when entering the building.

In March, Chinnor Rotary held a cinema afternoon for children, accompanied by their adults and make full use of our new digital projector and screen.

In April we proudly unveiled a blue plaque in honour of Gertrude Leverkus, who designed the original hall.  Much of which still stands today. The plaque was sponsored by CVH and Chinnor Heritage.

8th May VE day – CVH held a free street party for all.  Over 80 children and 70 adults came along during the period 3pm – 5.30 and enjoyed games, crafts, food, poppies to take home as well as balloons and small prizes.

The Board of Trustees really pulled out all the stops and worked hard as a team to make sure everyone had a good time.  Lots of spare time was given in making cakes, as well as scones, which were demolished, setting up bunting, talking to lots of children and adults.  We also had a marvellous memorabilia table, items were loaned to us by a Chinnor family, and we were extremely grateful as the table drew a lot of attention.

The children had great fun making their own jam sandwiches.  Adults relaxed with teas, coffee and of course a slice of cake. We should like to thank so many of you who donated towards the event.  £116.50 in total and very much appreciated.  These monies will go towards enabling CVH to hold fundraising events later this year. More news on those events to come.

Into May, and having listened long and hard to our hirers in regard to rising temperatures in the main hall, we bit the bullet and CVH now has air conditioning in the main hall. It’s not a cheap exercise but to keep our village hall up to modern day standards and make it a very enjoyable experience when using the halls, the Board of Trustees felt it was a justified expense.

Without such a proactive approach regarding CVH by the Board of Trustees the halls would lag behind.