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Quidenham Parish Council leads campaign to save 100-year-old Garnier Hall in Eccles




The fate of a 100-year-old village hall hangs in the balance amid efforts to raise thousands of pounds in cash to save it.

Quidenham Parish Council is leading fundraising efforts to secure £20,000 for repairs to the site in Eccles

The hall closed in September due to fears about the safety of the building and trustees say they need help covering running costs and remediation works.

Garnier Hall social club in Eccles. Picture: Google Maps
Garnier Hall social club in Eccles. Picture: Google Maps

The roof of the facility also needs replacing and fears Garnier Hall could be “closed for good” are growing.

The hall is used by locals in Eccles, Hargham, Quidenham, Wilby and surrounding villages and is hired for a range of clubs and events, including weddings.

A spokesman for the trustees said: “Garnier Hall is an essential meeting place for the whole of this rural community and will have to close for good if we can’t raise enough money.

“Garnier Hall is more than just a building – it is the cornerstone of our community. We want to ensure it can remain open for years to come.”

A fundraising page has been set up, if you wish to donate, go to https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/savegarnierhall

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