21/08/2026
45 YEARS AGO…
On 15th August 1981, the first turf was cut for what would become Hatfield Peverel Village Hall.
The Hall we know today was built through an incredible community effort. Villagers didn’t just raise money - many also gave their time and practical skills, helping with everything from mixing cement and painting ceilings to carpentry, tiling and electrical work.
The new Hall was officially opened on 4th September 1982, but its story goes back even further to the original Memorial Hall, built in 1920.
So today, exactly 45 years on, it feels like a lovely time to remember all those people who helped create such an important part of our village.
You can read more about the history of the hall on the Village Hall website at https://hatpevvhall.org/hall-history
If you have any old photographs of the Village Hall or the original Memorial Hall, remember helping with the fundraising or building work or had parents or grandparents involved and remember events, clubs, dances or celebrations held there over the years, feel free to share your photographs and memories in the comments.
And perhaps there is something especially fitting about looking back right now. The Hall was created because the village came together to make it happen, and 45 years later it still relies on that same community spirit to keep it thriving for future generations. ❤️
Hatfield Peverel Village Hall — built by the community, for the community.
[With thanks to Paula Batchelor for the above].
