Markington War Memorial Institute
In june 1919 a specially convened meeting was held in the schoolroom to decide what form the proposed War Memorial for Markington Village should take. It was agreed to erect a village reading room and institute. Funds were raised to purchase a wooden hut 30' x 90' at a cost of £350 that was erected on the current site on land donated by the Wilberforce family.
The opening ceremony took place on the 14th December 1919 and the institute has been in constant use by the village ever since except for a period between 1939 and 1942 when it was requisitioned by the Army for use by troops.
The original hut was eventially pulled down and the new building was built in 1973 and continues today as a meeting place and focal point for the local community.
The Institute
Hire of hall includes tables and chairs
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Main Hall per hour |
£15.00 |
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Main Hall per day |
£70.00 |
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Crockery and cutlery (for100) |
£10.00 |
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Tables (also available for off site hire) |
£ 2.50 |
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Chairs per 4 (also available for off site hire) |
£ 1.00 |
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Tennis court |
£ 7.00 |
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Childrens tables and chairs |
£10.00 |
Discounts available for local residents and non profit organisations.
For further details and availability contact Claudia Sutterby.
01765 676321
wildrovers@tiscali.co.uk
The main hall is large enough to seat 120, the floor has recently been resurfaced with timber and has a stage at one end.
There is a fitted kitchen with equipment and utensils
Ladies and gentlemens cloak rooms.
Spacious car park.
Outdoor there is a childrens play and sensory area a fenced outdoor tennis court.
