About Ashurst Wood Village Centre
The Village Centre is at 20-24 Maypole Road, Ashurst Wood, East Grinstead RH19 3SD.
It was built in 1930 and officially opened in January 1931 as St Dunstan’s Hall. It later became the Village Centre and the freehold of the building was purchased by Ashurst Wood Village Council from the Church of England in 2009.
A separate extension was added to the Centre during 2015-2016. This houses the office and meeting room for Ashurst Wood Village Council.
The Trustees
Ashurst Wood Village Centre is a registered charity (number 277827) which was set up to provide and maintain a village hall for the benefits of the residents of Ashurst Wood and surrounding areas.
The Village Hall is leased from the Village Council and managed and run by the charity Trustees and volunteers; who all give their time for free to benefit the local community.
There is an ongoing maintenance and improvement programme, which ensures that the hall is kept in good repair.
How to Get Involved
New Trustees Needed
Two of our Trustees are shortly standing down, after 14 years and 17 years respectively. We therefore need new blood to help run the Village Centre. Our Chair and Booking Secretary became involved with the hall when newly retired, and found it a great way to get involved with the community and make new friends. If you would like to get involved, or are even just thinking about it, then please contact us. Phone Margaret for more information on 01342 823253, or Sue on 01342 825559. Additional help is always welcome. The committee meets once every two months and meetings normally do not exceed 40 minutes.
About the Hall
The hall is well-equipped, with a stage, a wooden floor, fitted kitchen, male, female and disabled toilets.
Hall users have access to free WiFi and a Hearing Loop.
There is a small car park in front of the building.
The hall is in regular use by the local community. Currently there is a great variety of activities offered including Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Choir, Short Mat Bowls, Taekwondo, music lessons and ballet classes.
We hire out the Hall for various different social and community events, and it is ideal for exhibitions, parties, wedding receptions, club meetings etc.
Parties for 14-22 year olds are not permitted.
Unlike most halls, we allow hirers 30 minutes free of charge to set up before and clear up after their event.