History of Bramfield Village Hall, Suffolk
The first communal space in Bramfield was the reading room or mission hut, which was administered by the church and located in the grounds of the school. It was used by the Home Guard during the second world war and later became the school kitchen.
The basis of the present village hall was built in 1933/34 on land given by Mrs Mason, then of Bramfield House. She also financed the construction. It was a popular venue during the second world war for dances, which continued through the 60s and 70s, with Bramfield becoming very well known for the regular country and western dances.
The hall has undergone many modifications and improvements over the years, including a major extension in 1972. It has recently had a new insulated roof, a new stage and curtains and in 2021 a commercial-style kitchen.
It is home to Bramfield Stepping Stones Preschool and to Circle 67, the area’s amateur theatre group, who use the hall for rehearsals and regular performances.
Other regular users of the hall include Bramfield Carpet Bowls club, Wenhaston Carpet Bowls club and Halesworth Duplicate Bridge club.
The basis of the present village hall was built in 1933/34 on land given by Mrs Mason, then of Bramfield House. She also financed the construction. It was a popular venue during the second world war for dances, which continued through the 60s and 70s, with Bramfield becoming very well known for the regular country and western dances.
The hall has undergone many modifications and improvements over the years, including a major extension in 1972. It has recently had a new insulated roof, a new stage and curtains and in 2021 a commercial-style kitchen.
It is home to Bramfield Stepping Stones Preschool and to Circle 67, the area’s amateur theatre group, who use the hall for rehearsals and regular performances.
Other regular users of the hall include Bramfield Carpet Bowls club, Wenhaston Carpet Bowls club and Halesworth Duplicate Bridge club.