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MUCH HADHAM VILLAGE HALL
Much Hadham
One of the larger villages in East Hertfordshire it lies in the beautiful Ash valley between the larger towns of Bishop's Stortford, Ware and Sawbridgeworth.
Much Hadham has a long history with evidence of Roman Settlement (Hadham Ware pottery was produced near Bromley Lane), The Saxons were here after the Romans left around 450 A.D. and the Danes subsequently became the masters. In Queen Ethelfleda's will it was bequethed to Brithnoth and his wife for use during their lives, and subsequently to the Bishops of London. This showed admirable foresight as Brithnoth was killed fighting the Vikings in the Battle of Maldon in 991.
Thus Much Hadham became the country home for the Bishops of London for the next 800 years - a good place to escape plagues and pestilence in the growing and unsanitory city.
The village which grew up contains St Andrew's Church dating in parts to the 13th century, and with many fine buildings, with the High Street boasting various interesting properties spanning the last 600 years.
The Village Hall
Is something of a misnoma as it is actually two inter-connected halls. The larger hall has a full size badminton court (though the roof configuration limits its use!), a substantial stage, a separate "sitting out area," and a large kitchen equipped with professional catering size, cooker and heated cabinet. It is regularly used for sports, exercise groups, presentations, exhibitions, meetings, plays, social events and parties.
The smaller hall is known as the "Green Room". This is a bright space, with a comfortable capacity for a formal meeting of around 40 - 50 people, but well suited to smaller groups. This hall is regularly used for play rehearsals, Parish Council Meetings, art classes, and exercise groups. It has a separate kitchen. Toilets - including a wheelchair accessible one - are shared between the two halls - as is the car park which can accommodate about 25 cars if parked carefully!!
Wifi is available in both halls.