Our primary aim is to maintain the village hall, car park and playing field - not only as a community hub but also for our hirers.  The committee of volunteers work hard to continuously improve and update the building and surrounding areas to ensure it is a safe, attractive venue for everyone.  Other duties include:

• Fundraising events 
• Submitting grant applications
• Working closely with the Parish Council & Flood Mitigation Group
• Producing & delivering a bi-monthly magazine to all residents
• Hosting / organising community events 
• Manage the bookings and communication with hirers
• Managing and developing the website and Facebook page
• Working with local businesses and food producers to host pop-up events including: Farm Shop / pop-up Pizza, Fish & Chips nights

The AGM (Postponed from March), was held on 8th Oct 2020.  We welcomed both new and familiar faces and we were delighted to elect a new Chair, Val Watson to take over the reigns.  Like many village halls, HBVA faces unprecedented times but with a new team of volunteers comes fresh ideas and a real appetite to ensure our village hall continues to be an invaluable asset and resource for all villagers to enjoy.  

The Officers:

Val Watson  - Chairperson     

Jo Evans - Treasurer  

Kate La Barre - Secretary

Committee:

Peter Mulderrig

Lyn Mulderrig

George Kerr

Peter Turner

Tom Hughes

Thelma Netherway

Steve Turner

Georgina Haynes

All our meetings are informal, friendly and open to any resident.  As a volunteer group we welcome new attendees. 

Our meetings are usually held bi-monthly on the 3rd Thursday of every other month.  From May 2021 - we will meet at the village hall, following covid guidelines (fingers crossed, no more Zoom!)

Meetings start at 7.30pm an usually finish by 9pm.

Dates for 2022:

Thu 17th Feb (AGM)

Thu 21st April

Thu 16th June

Thu 18th  Aug

Thu 20th Oct

Thu 15th Dec

Dates for 2023:

Thu 16th Feb (AGM)

Thu 20th April

Thu 15th June

Thu 17th August

Thu 19th October

Thu 21st December

Although the hall as been closed for long periods during the coronavirus pandemic - we've been really busy making improvements over the past 12 months- here's a snapshot:

• Our amazing cleaner has been working hard to keep the building spick and span.  She's been doing lots of extra spring cleaning to ensure everywhere is clean and tidy for our hirers.
• We've installed Wifi. 
• We've introduced a new online booking system for hall hire including a realtime availability timetable.
• We've installed a shiny commercial extractor fan and hood in the kitchen.
• A new heating system will be installed during the summer holidays. (2021)  Work will include getting rid of the old oil tank and installing a brand new gas boiler for heating and hot water.  We'll also be improving the insulation.
• A separate heating system will be installed in the main hall using electric air-conditioning units.  This will allow users to change the temperature in the room depending on the activity.  For example, cooler for dance classes but warmer for community lunches.
• We've cut back the trees in the car park and maintained the planting beds by the entrance.
• We've purchased disabled parking cones.
• We have re-branded with a new logo designed by villager Sophie Saunders - visit her website at www.saundersandjones.co.uk
• We have a new look website designed by Tom Hughes.
• We've reverted back to printing and delivering a hard copy the village magazine to all households so it's accessible to all.
• During the summer we'll also be looking at improving the acoustics in the main hall. 
• We've received a number of grants from Herefordshire Council during Covid-19.  These grants have made a real difference to our finances due to lack income from hirers.

If you would like to get in touch please do email us hamptonbishophall@gmail.com or call the village hall mobile on:

07762 103110