A popular community hall in Peasedown St John has just undergone a phase of enhancements thanks to the local Parish Council.
Beacon Hall, which was built in 1995 following the efforts of the former Community Association, is now leased to the Parish Council as part of a ninety-nine year lease from Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Since the new lease was signed in the spring, the Parish Council has earmarked £15,000 to spend on refurbishment and changes to the facility.
Chair of the Beacon Hall Managers’ Committee, Councillor Jo Davis, said: “Beacon Hall is a well used community asset. It plays a valuable role in the village and is host to some of the biggest events of the year such as Party in the Park, and more regular essentials such as the NHS Give Blood donation sessions.
“The new management committee will be working hard over the next year to ensure our Hall is made even more accessible and easy-to-use for those who want to hire it.”
The venue is used almost daily for a range of activities, including lunch clubs, cheerleading, drama classes and pre-school groups.
Recent enhancements include new flooring and furniture for the lounge, a pull-down projector screen for presentations and conferences, modifications to doors and windows to eradicate draught, new audio-visual equipment, and the installation of a brand new baby changing unit.
Upcoming plans include a new central heating system and new outdoor lighting.
Cllr Karen Walker, Vice-Chair of the Management Committee, added: “With a larger number of children and families using our centre the addition of a new baby changing unit has been a big hit.
“If any residents or users of the hall have suggestions for the management committee we’d be more than happy to hear them.”
