A Little History Of Our Hall

At the end of the Second World War, a fund for returning servicemen was set up in many towns and villages across the country. Reydon decided that, instead of making individual gifts to the returning men, a lasting legacy for the benefit of all would be to provide a new Village Hall.

A committee was formed to pursue this objective. The proposed site for the Hall was on Lowestoft Road, on land at present occupied by allotments, and was generously given by Mr P C Loftus. A body of local individuals agreed to be Trustees, and a Management Committee would control the centre’s activities.

A plan for the building was drawn up and funds were raised, with many donations given. Local residents worked so hard and looked forward to the day when they would be able to use the hall. Unfortunately, the scheme ran out of money and the skeleton of the Hall was abandoned.

In the 1960s, a public meeting was held at Reydon High School to discuss again the possibility of a Reydon Village Hall. Everyone present was enthusiastic, and felt there was a real need for a Village Hall. A committee was formed and a fund-raising event was planned every month. A village tote bought in regular weekly income. Due to a lot of willing, hardworking Reydon people, plans were advanced and the new facility was finally opened on 30th April 1977 by Mr Simon Loftus.

On 31st October 2023, the Hall’s Golden Anniversary Appeal Fund was launched by Simon Loftus to refurbish and re-equip the Hall in time for its 50th Anniversary in 2027.

To get involved with the Village Hall management, or to donate to the Fund, please contact: reydonvillagehall@gmail.com.