Cheddon Fitzpaine Memorial Hall
To make a booking or enquire about hiring this venue please use the contact details below - Please mention Venues for Hire
Rowford
Cheddon Fitzpaine
England
TA2 8JY
07586 413290
Bill Rigby
Use contact form below
Film Night - Friday 20th December - Swede Caroline (Rated 15)
The next film in our Autumn Season.
Full details here
Cheddon Fitzpaine Memorial Hall description
Party Venue / Fitness and Dance Centre / Wedding Venue / Business Meeting Rooms / Community Hall / Funerals and Wakes
Medium (1-150)
Venue suitability
This venue is suitable for the following uses:
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Venue facilities
50 spaces
Within 200 metres
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25 rectangle tables
200 chairs
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Other venue facilities
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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.
Large room with stage off to one end. External doors onto paved areas. Storeroom for tables and chairs. Serving hatches from kitchen and bar.
Capacity
As meeting room:
120
For dining:
120
As theatre:
200
For dancing:
120
For a reception:
120
14m x 9m
Meeting room with table and chairs
Capacity
As meeting room:
25
For dining:
20
6m x 6m
Upcoming events are shown below:
Cheddon & West Monkton Film Club - Thelma (2024) (Comedy/Action)12A
17 January 2025
Director: Director: Josh Margolin, with June Squibb, Fred Hechinger
Runtime:98mins
June Squibb, who did most of her own stunts in the film, plays Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (Fred Hechinger), and sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Richard Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her. With Malcolm McDowell.
Watch the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0NlEIXbjcw
Doors Open - 6.30pm for refreshments
Trailer & Short Film - 7.00pm
Main Film - 7.20pm approx
Tickets £6.00 at door
(Card machine available)
Wine available at £2 for a 125ml glass.
Free tea, coffee and Biscuits will also be available.
Quiz Night & Raffle Fundraiser
24 January 2025
Come along and have a great Quiz Night & Raffle and help us raise funds for your Community Hall.
Friday 24th January 2025 at 7:30pm
Doors open – 7:00pm
£7 admission per person – pay on the door
to include French bread, cheese and pickle served during the interval.
Teams of up to 6 people
Bring your own drink and nibbles
Wine will be on sale
Raffle
Our wonderful Village Hall needs your support.
If you would like to let us know that you are coming and the number of people in your team before the day, please call Stuart Triggol on 01823 413459.
Cheddon & West Monkton Film Club - The Critic (2023) Rated 15 (Drama/Crime/Mystery)
21 February 2025
Director: Director: Anand Tucker, with Ian McKellen, Mark Strong,Lesley Manville, Gemma Arterton
Runtime:95mins
Set in 1930s London, The Critic revolves around a feared theatre critic named Jimmy Erskine (Ian McKellen), his loyal assistant, a newspaper owner (Mark Strong) who wants to get rid of the critic, and an actress (Gemma Arterton) who has been devastated by his excoriating theatrical reviews. The critic's determination to survive ensures that the other characters are caught in a web of blackmail, deceit and murder.
Watch the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRHzyeesTA4
Doors Open - 6.30pm for refreshments
Trailer & Short Film - 7.00pm
Main Film - 7.20pm approx
Tickets £6.00 at door
(Card machine available)
Wine available at £2 for a 125ml glass.
Free tea, coffee and Biscuits will also be available.
Cheddon & West Monkton Film Club - Paddington in Peru (2024) Rated PG (Family/Comedy)
28 March 2025
Director: Director: Dougal Wilson, with Hugh Bonneville, Ben Whishaw
Runtime:106mins
Paddington Bear has been living with the Brown family in London for many years now, but he still feels the tug of his Peruvian roots. Hearing that his Aunt Lucy, now living in the Home for Retired Bears, has been missing him terribly,Paddington and the Browns set off to Darkest Peru, only to discover on arrival that Aunt Lucy has disappeared. So off they go into the Amazon to find her, accompanied by a boat captain, Hunter Cabot (Antonio Banderas) and his daughter Gina. What could possibly go wrong?
Watch the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTvudSGfHRI
Doors Open - 6.30pm for refreshments
Trailer & Short Film - 7.00pm
Main Film - 7.20pm approx
Tickets £6.00 at door
(Card machine available)
Wine available at £2 for a 125ml glass.
Free tea, coffee and Biscuits will also be available.
Cheddon & West Monkton Film Club - Gladiator 2 (2024) Rated 15 (Action Epic)
11 April 2025
Director: Ridley Scott, with Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington
Runtime: 148mins
After his North African home is conquered by the tyrannical twin emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum as a gladiator under the control of Macrinus (Denzel Washington). He must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Watch the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZf8zpchbXE
Doors Open - 6.30pm for refreshments
Trailer & Short Film - 7.00pm
Main Film - 7.20pm approx
Tickets £6.00 at door
(Card machine available)
Wine available at £2 for a 125ml glass.
Free tea, coffee and Biscuits will also be available.
Latest news:
Inflatables, including Bouncy Castles
6 March 2023
The use of these at the hall is not covered by the hall's insurance. Before you use any of these at the hall, we will need to ensure that the supplying company has the relevant Public Liability Insurance.
Regular users of this venue:
Sewing Alterations and Repairs
Contact: Kim Tolman
Pop up shop on Thursdays 2:00pm to 6:00pm in the Committee room.
Cheddon & West Monkton Film Club
Contact: Bill Rigby - Hall Manager
Films shown 7pm every 3rd Friday from September to May each year.
If you would like to be added to our email notifications, then please email Bill at cwmfilmclub@cfmh.co.uk
Cheddon Fitzpaine Parish Council
Contact: Sammie Millard-Jones (07465 405533)
Meets monthly, every 2nd Monday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm in the Committee Room.
Email: clerk@cfpc.co.uk
Web Site: https://cfpc.co.uk/
Conscious Connections
Contact: Amelia Harding (07986 084176)
Chigung with Clive Tempest
Wednesday mornings for seasons of five to six weeks throughout the year.
These classes are with the Hestercombe Chigung Group. To join please contact us. Newcomers are welcome and from time to time there are opportunities for beginners to learn Shibashi Taichi, which supports health and wellbeing and is a good starting practice.
Chigung is the foundation of taichi. The exercises are easy to learn, energising and relaxing. The approach in these classes is meditative rather than strenuous. Chigung suits the over sixties. For more information see: www.bigger-picture.net
Email: contact@bigger-picture.net
Little Seedlings Baby & Toddler Group
Contact: Emma Booker
Paws4teaching
Contact: Jo Williams (07919 157201)
Dog training Classes
Wednesday 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Website www.paws4teaching.co.uk
Email info@paws4teaching.co.uk
Facebook Facebook page
Quantock Beaders
Contact: Pam Gilbert (01823 433838)
Meets monthly, normally the 2nd Thursday, 10:00am to 4:00pm.
New members welcome, contact Pam Gilbert. Our numbers have reduced over the years and following Covid so we could take more members.
Sewing Bee
Contact: Pat Walker
Meets Mondays 1:45pm to 4:15pm in the Committee Room
South Somerset Astronomical Society
Contact: Ken Cann
Meets monthly, first Tuesday, 7:30pm to 10:00pm in the Committee Room
The Arts Society Taunton
Contact: The Arts Society Taunton
Email: taunton@theartssociety.org
Website address: www.theartssociety.org.uk
Facebook: Facebook Page
Meets 1st Tuesday each month at 2.30 - 4 pm
Yoga and Fitness Training with Louise
Contact: Louise Thomas (0746 5665595)
Yoga - Friday 9:30am to 11:00am
Current vacancies:
Volunteers Needed
Closing date: 31 December 2023
The Memorial Hall is a registered charity, looked after by a group of volunteers who act as Trustees. The Trustees are responsible for the long term strategic direction of the hall, as well as its day-to-day running and maintenance – ensuring that it remains available for the local community to use and enjoy.
We would love to hear from anybody who might be able to volunteer their time to support us. There are lots of ways to help, without necessarily acting as a Trustee. For instance, you may have expertise in a certain area that might benefit the hall, from graphic design and web design skills to maintenance and building knowledge.
Please email the Secretary, Yvonne Rigby at Secretary@cfmh.co.uk if you like to help.
Document library:
CFMH Covid-19 Risk Assessment (Issue 6)Updated Risk Assessment following Government changes of February 2022 View: covid-19-risk-assessment-issue-6.pdf (158,071 kB) |
CFMH Covid-19 Special Hire Conditions (Issue 7)Updated Special Hire Conditions following Government changes of February 2022 View: covid-19-special-conditions-issue-7.pdf (135,929 kB) |
CFMH Data Protection Policy (Issue 1)The Data Protection Act 2018 (The Act) governs the use of PD, which can be held on computers, laptops and mobile devices, or in a manual file, and includes email, minutes of meetings, and photographs. This document explains how CFMH complies with The Act in handling PD. (NB: The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is responsible for implementing and overseeing The Act. This Policy uses guidance published by the ICO on their website at www.ico.org.uk.) View: cfmh-data-protection-policy-issue1-230206.pdf (278,759 kB) |
CFMH Safeguarding PolicyIssue 1 of the hall's Safeguarding Policy approved at the Trustees meeting on 2nd August 2021 View: cfmh-safeguarding-policy-issue-1-210802.pdf (0 kB) |
CFMH Standard Terms and ConditionsIssue 3 of the Standard Terms and Conditions. View: cfmh-terms-and-conditions-issue-3-230206.pdf (0 kB) |
The First Hall
Project was first discussed 1945 to build a Memorial Village Hall in memory of the seven villagers who had been lost in the war. Mr Hedley Musgrave was one of those prominent in the discussions as he had lost his son.
The first start up General Committee Meeting was held at Upper Cheddon Farm home of Mr H Musgrave on Tuesday October 30th 1945 he was voted in as Chairman, Treasurer Col C D G Lyon, Secretary Mr S E Sampson, with the aim of raising £1000,00. A bank account was to be opened at Somerset and Wilts Savings Bank. There were two sub committees Catering and Social.
The Hon Mrs Portman of Hestercombe House had given her permission for the Reading Room to be used for functions. An appeal to all parishioners to be asked towards funds. Fund raisers were to include Christmas Parties, children's concerts, whist drives, variety concerts, dances.
The first Flower show was held August Bank holiday 1946 was so successful became an annual event and is still going. 1948 saw the first gymkhana held in a field opposite the school by kind permission of Mr H Musgrave in conjunction with the Flower Show but was later split, the Flower show went to last Saturday in July the gymkhana in September. 1954 saw the Gymkhana Televised, the BBC donated two trophies for the gymkhana they are still used to this day for Flower Show trophies.
Raffles were held at all events prizes included a duck, chicken, basket of apples, books, eggs, tea, bottle port or wine, brace of rabbits, bottle of perfume.
A thermometer showing money raised was put up in the post office.
Meetings were held quarterly in various places Upper Cheddon Farm, The Rectory, Rowford School.
By 1950 just over £800 had been raised and when The Hon Mrs Portman passed away she bequeathed the Hestercombe Reading room to the village who sold it to the Crown Commissioners which doubled there savings to almost £2000.00.
The committee decided to approach the Crown Commissioners to find a suitable place to buy a plot of land to build the Hall, that place was Sandilands.
The first meeting to be held in the Hall was 25th July 1955 it was officially opened by the Bishop of Bath and Wells Dr H W Bradfield Saturday 8th October 1955.
November 1956 all Hall and Land payments were completed thus concluding the buisness of the start up committee.
At the next meeting December 7th 1956 Mr H Musgrave was elected as President.
Present Hall
The present hall was built at a cost of £300,000 in 2001.
Trustees
- Chair: Malcolm Lown
- Vice Chair: Robert Hughes
- Secretary: Yvonne Rigby
- Karen Curd
- Pat Walker
- Mike Batsch
- Gabrielle Batsch
- Rev James Cox
- Emily Bottomley
- Laura Hopkins
- Sean Reece
- Joe Godfrey
Committee
Trustees plus:
- Treasurer: Stuart Triggol
- Manager: William (Bill) Rigby
- Cleaner: Sharon Russel-Smith
Contact numbers are available upon reasonable request.
Keyholders are also available upon reasonable request.
Updated 26th September 2023
We use HallMaster to manage our bookings. To view availability please see the calendar below.
Once you have identified a date and time you would like to book, or you would like to ask a question about anything to do with the hall, then please complete the contact form, send an email to manager@cfmh.co.uk, or send a message to 07586413290, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Bill Rigby
Manager
Guidelines for Hall Hire Rates
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2024 |
2025 |
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Main Hall and Kitchen |
£21 £18 |
£22 £19 |
Per Hour (Cheddon Fitzpaine Parish Post Codes prior to 01/04/2023) |
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Whole Hall |
£25 £20 |
£26 £21 |
Per Hour (Cheddon Fitzpaine Parish Post Codes prior to 01/04/2023) |
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Committee Room |
£10 £8 |
£10.50 £8.50 |
Per Hour (Cheddon Fitzpaine Parish Post Codes prior to 01/04/2023) |
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Children' Birthday Parties (Main Hall and Kitchen) |
£79 £67 |
£83 £71 |
For a four hour period (Cheddon Fitzpaine Parish Post Codes prior to 01/04/2023) |
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Wedding Receptions (Weekends Only) |
£780 £660 |
£820 £690 |
Will also require a returnable deposit for a 48hr period (Cheddon Fitzpaine Parish Post Codes prior to 01/04/2023) |
Our local suppliers are shown below:
Allens Hire
Catering Equipment & Furniture Hire
South West Telephone No: 01225 812059
Can supply array of different products covering crockery, cutlery, glassware, furniture, linen and kitchen equipment. We offer everything from a basic white plate up to high end options such as Jars coloured crockery and Riedel glassware (we are the only approved supplier of Riedel glassware for hire in the UK)
Website https://www.allenshire.co.uk/
Essential Events Hire
Fifth Element Disco and Karaoke
Call Kim on 07850 247674
Ginclairs
At Ginclairs we have created a stylish and elegant bar from a converted Sinclair Horse Trailer with a modern industrial theme, Ginclairs is an eye catching feature bar suitable suitable to hire for any event or memorable occasion.
We pride ourselves on supporting local and small businesses and source the finest small batch premium products, we stock a wide selection of local alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, including over 30 hand picked and award winning drinks and accompaniments. We can tailor the bar to meet the requirements of your event.
Ginclairs is a fully stocked horsebox bar that can provide the wow factor for your guests at your event.
We stock over 30 varieties of local and small-batch gin, rum, vodka, and other spirits, and we serve them with the appropriate accompaniment. We also serve the finest local beers, ciders and soft drinks, alongside cocktails and all the favourites you would expect to see behind the bar.
We provide professional bar staff that are always on hand to provide a good quality experience with a smile!
Contact: Claire
Email: enquiries@ginclairs.co.uk
Facebook: Facebook
Instagram: Instagram
Mobile: 07838 314735
Website www.ginclairs.co.uk
Harlequin Carnival Club Bar & Event Services
Harlequin Bar and Event Services offer a free fully staffed and serviced licensed bar.
The Bar and Event Services are staffed by volunteers who are members of Harlequin Carnival Club based in Ilminster and in this way they raise funds to build our carnival entry each year.
Our email address: barservices@harlequin-carnivalclub.co.uk
The Bar Bookings Telephone Number: 07508 115870
Website www.harlequin-carnivalclub.co.uk
Mid Somerset Catering and Leisure Hire
Somerset's Catering Equipment And Leisure Hire Specialists
Mid Somerset Catering Hire is the largest independent supplier of catering equipment in Somerset and the surrounding area including Taunton, Yeovil and Exeter.
The Gin & Sin Co - Somerset's Premium Mobile Gin, Fizz & drinks bar
Our Mobile bar 'Huckleberry' provides a unique, bespoke addition to any special event or celebration. We specialise in serving a wide range of quality artisan Gins, tonics, Fizz cocktails, Rum and in addition, offer a full bar service with bespoke, individualised drinks menus. Established in 2017 we are experienced in providing a quality, professional service and take pride in delivering a prime drinks menu to serve all manner of events, tastes and clientele.
Contact: Claire Sowerby
Phone: 07969 363884
Email: theginandsinco@outlook.com
Facebook: The Gin & Sin Co | Taunton | Facebook
Website www.theginandsinco.com
The Hoppy Mare
Tel: 07909 696283
Email: info@thehoppymare.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehoppymare/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehoppymare/
Website www.thehoppymare.com
Tipsy Moo Bar
A unique mobile bar experience! Our vintage ice cream van has been transformed into a charming mobile bar. We can of course also offer delicious local icecream, alongside our wonderful drinks selection, or simply on its own. From weddings to parties, our van adds a touch of vintage flair to any event. Make your occasion unforgettable with our one-of-a-kind van! Perfect for parties, weddings, summer events and more.
Tel: 07926523635
Email: tipsymoobar@gmail.com
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084513640182
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tipsy.moo.bar
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