Lacy Thompson Memorial Hall

Dimensions of main hall: 18.3m x 8m Capacity of main Hall: 200 Toilets: 2 Disabled facilities: Yes Small meeting room(s): 1 Dimensions of meeting room(s): 7.2m x 5.5m Capacity of meeting room(s): 40 Car park: Yes Number of cars: 12 Kitchen: Yes Bar: No Store room: 1 Lobby/entrance: No Stage: Yes Sprung floor: Yes Sports marking: Yes Hearing loop: Yes Ofsted inspected: No Playground: No Other facilities: Flexible staging system Size of grounds: Small (Large= more than 1 acre, Medium = ½ to 1 acre Small = less than ½ acre, None = no grounds) Number of tables: 14 Number of chairs: 200 Cups and saucers can cater for: 60 Plates and cutlery can cater for: 60 Additional equipment (e.g. stage lights): Stage lights Hall age: 110 years The Hall was built in 1898 by Caroline Forbes Thompson and donated by Thomas Alexander Lacy Thompson to the Parish of Farlam in 1964, and at the same time registered as a charity. Since then the Hall has played an important part in the community with various activities being held eg School and Village plays, 3 badminton clubs, flower shows, WI, Over 60's and many more groups. In 1995 the building was extended to include a large storeroom and again in 2000 with a new entrance porch which includes a Parish Office and disabled toilets. Lately a new heating system has been installed together with a hearing induction loop.

Last updated on: 2007-06-28

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