Eddleston Village Website

EDDLESTON VILLAGE HALL

The Village Hall was built in 1927 on a site gifted through the generosity of the late Lord Elibank. It has been a focal point for the Community in the decades since then and well-used for a wide variety of functions and activities. 
There are presently 12 regular users ranging from pre- and after- School groups through Carpet Bowlers to the Horticultural Society. The Hall is also used for Aerobics classes, Bicycle race HQ, Parties and other functions.

You can keep up to date with happennings at the village hall through this page and you can also download financial statements and minutes below

CONTACT DETAILS

All enquiries regarding bookings and costs of hiring the Hall should be made to Bill or Wilma Nicholson - details below. We would encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment.

Regular users, please make sure that we have a full reservations schedule including holidays and other planned absences.

Bill and Wilma Nicholson
16 Bellfield Road
Eddleston
Tel: 01721 730371 Mob: 07790 626190.
Keys can also be obtained from Stuart Walker, Darnhall - 01721 730704 and by arrangement with Diane Chirnside, 14 Burnside if Bill and Wilma aren't available

UPGRADING

At one time we thought about building a new hall and indeed this might have been easier!  Upgrade work has included a new kitchen extension, rewiring, new wooden floor, mains sewage connection and provision of proper toilet facilities for our younger and less able users.   We also have new tables and chairs, china and cutlery

Still to come is a new heating system and improved roof insulation.  Also on the agenda are: better overhead lighting and resurfacing and possibly extending the car park.  Since we build the extension in their 'garden' another priority is the creation of a new outside play area for the nursery children.  Once all this is done, the exterior needs to be painted.

Modernisation has also extended to how we operate the hall and we now have charitable status, a modern Trusteeship and have managed to remove the ban on alcholic drinks!

OFFICE BEARERS

At the Annual General meeting in October 2008, Stuart Walker and Kevin Holmes  were re-elected Chairman and Secretary and Margot Porter was appointed Treasurer.   Deputy Chairman is Robbie Smith. Vivienne Wilmut and James Taylor continue as Lay Trustees.

Management Committee contact details are shown below:

• Stuart Walker - Chairman - Darnhall Cottages Tel 730704
• Kevin Holmes - Secretary - 20 Bellfield Crescent Tel: 730689
• Margot Porter - Treasurer - 4 Burnside Tel: 730216
• Bill & Wilma Nicholson - Booking Secretaries - as above
• Robbie Smith - Vice Chairman - 9 Bellfield Crescent. Tel: 730788
• Janette Dunlop - Church and Ladies Guild - 8 Bellfield Crescent. Tel: 730668
• Sylvia McKinlay - SWRI - Rivendell, Station Road. Tel: 730612
• Rosemary Cowie - Badminton/Thursday Club - Dundriech, Edinburgh Road. Tel: 730377
• Tom Anderson - Carpet Bowling Club - The Glack Cottage, Manor
• Vivienne Wilmut - Independent Trustee - 5 Old Manse Road. Tel: 730335
• James Taylor - Independent Trustee - Stewarton House, Meldons. Tel: 730644

RATES AND RESERVATIONS

In order to promote its use by the Community, to whom it belongs, hire rates for local groups are modest, between £5 - 9 per session. Charges for commercial activities are not high at £10/hr or £15/session. Evening bookings cost £20 and a deposit may be required. These charges include use of the kitchen and are inclusive of heat and lighting costs. 

Private parties range from £25 for young children (with £50 deposit) to £35 (with £100 deposit) for older children and adults.  See our online library for full Terms and Conditions

FUNDRAISING

Fundraising has been a mammoth task but the end is now in sight.  We are extremely grateful to everyone who has helped: from those who have donated money, to the committee for their time and efforts and to the Eddleston Community for taking part in our fundraising events over the years.

If you would like to help us by making a personal donation, please email our Treasurer Margot Porter or give her a call on 01721 730216. This can be made even more effective if you Gift Aid your donation.