Will your hall be on the map?

Will your hall be on the map?

27th June 2022

COMING SOON to a village hall directory near you… Google Maps is soon to be launched on the Community Buildings Directory for Cumbria. Google Maps will allow directory users to pinpoint exactly where a given village hall is, and where it is in relation to other halls. This will make finding your hall a piece of cake!  

ACTion with Communities in Cumbria hosts the Community Buildings Directory for Cumbria – a one-stop shop for all village halls, reading rooms, parish rooms and community buildings in the county. Anyone looking for a hall to hire for a one-off occasion, or a regular event, can search, find details and booking information all in one place. Listings are completely free of charge to halls and can be submitted here.

It could be a regular booking for a toddler group or craft club, a choir or a Pilates class. Or a one-off event like a big birthday, wedding breakfast, or a folk band looking for a gig slot. There are many reasons why someone might want to contact your hall, perhaps to get involved on the committee or to contribute time or money towards a project. Why not make it as easy as possible for them to get in touch?

Your hall’s record will contain key information about its size and location, the facilities available, photos of the building and how to book. And it will also connect to your existing social media and website.

We are asking every hall in the county to be a part of the directory, with the success of the resource relying on halls submitting their listings. Being part of the directory is just one of the benefits of being an ACT Supporter and being part of the wider network of Cumbrian village halls. You could simply think of it as an additional marketing tool on top of your current set-up whether that be a website, Facebook page or just a telephone number. Naturally all booking decisions are still entirely up to halls – just because someone finds you via the directory gives no more obligation to accept their booking request.

If for any reason your hall does not wish to be included in the directory it would be helpful to understand why. Do get in touch with us to let us know. Email info@cumbriaaction.org.uk or call 01768 425666.

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