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Tackling Our Damp Problem
The walls along the eastern side of the hall had been badly affected by rising damp for the past several years, as can be seen above, causing an unpleasant musty smell to occasionally permeate through the hall, which was most noticeable in the entrance lobby. So, in November 2023 we closed for 2 weeks to…
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New Radiators
Following many years of murmurs about cold draughts billowing from under the stage curtains during some events in the depths of winter, we applied for, and received funding from the Dogger Bank Wind Farm (Operators/Community Fund) for two free standing electric radiators to help improve heating in the hall. These are now on the stage…
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Roof Replacement
Unfortunately the Building Survey we had done in December 2020 wasn’t particularly complementary about the state of our roof and recommended its replacement.
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New Projection System
Should we, shouldn’t we – We’d been pondering about whether to get a new projection system to improve our quiz nights and garden club events for nigh-on two years.
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Replacing Our Wall Ties
Over the years distinctive horizontal patterns of cracked mortar joints had started to appear on the outside of our walls, particularly the northern gable end, and we were advised in late 2020 that it was highly likely that the cavity wall ties in these areas had probably rusted and needed to be replaced.
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Defibrillators
Through our fund raising activities, and the kindness of several major benefactors we have managed to buy three Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) for our local community.
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Our Opening Day
Why not read about our opening day as reported in the Driffield Times in 1933
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Roll of Honour
We have a Roll of Honour commemorating all of the ex-pupils of the Harpham, Lowthorpe & Ruston Parva School who fought in the 1st World War. Why not have a look to see if one of your ancestors is listed when you next visit the hall.