Organisations

Organisations and Groups Using the Hall

Byfield Village Hall is home to a wide range of local organisations, clubs, and community groups. From social gatherings and educational activities to fitness classes and village committees, the hall provides a flexible and welcoming space that supports the vibrant life of our community. These groups play an essential role in bringing people together, offering opportunities to learn, connect, and take part in activities for all ages.

ART LECTURES

Barry Whitehouse has been coming to Byfield since 2016, educating and entertaining us with a series of lectures on art.  Such is his outstanding knowledge that he has covered all periods in time and all tastes and he continues to offer new topics. Regular attenders are given the options for the next course.  Two courses are run each year, spring and autumn.  Please look on NEWS & EVENTS for information on the next course.

Each course consists of five lectures held in the Main Hall starting at 7.30pm, lasting about two hours but with a tea and coffee break at half time.  We have a very friendly and devoted group and there is plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion in a relaxed atmosphere.  New attenders are most welcome.  The charge for courses is £50 payable at the start by cash or cheque.  Alternatively if you wish to make an online payment to Barry, or for any other information, please contact me,  Richard Corbett by phone or email. ( / 01327 260180 / 07780 678996).

The Art Club meets for 2 hours every Wednesday evening in the Meeting Room, between 7pm and 9pm. Tony Head has booked the new session starting on Wednesday 1st October, running until 17th December.

For information please contact Anthony Head : email  or 07966 054321

This is a group of enthusiastic artists of all abilities. There is no formal teaching, just good fun, mutual interest and support.

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The Club meets in the Side Annex on the second Tuesday of every month, 2-4pm throughout the  the winter months when outside speakers are invited.  In the summer Angela Weller arranges outings to places of interest, utilising either a minibus or private transport. There is a Christmas lunch each year. The membership subscription is £12 annually plus a £2 contribution for the tea & biscuits each visit. It is stressed that meetings are open to all and guests are always welcome and are asked for a contribution of ‘something more than £2’ each visit, depending on their generosity.  Come and try it. For details please contact Angela Weller on . Look on our events calendar on the website for the title of the next talk.

There are also coffee mornings every Wednesday in the meeting room, between 10 and 12 noon. There is tea coffee and biscuits and lots of chat, all for £2. Most months there are also Beetle Drives on the last Tuesday of the month, between 2pm and 4pm.  £2 entry fee.

We are a fun and friendly group of Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Childminders and, of course, children (aged 0-5 years) who meet each Thursday morning 10-11.30am during term time. There are plenty of toys and activities for the children to enjoy, as well as a great craft centre allowing little ones to unleash their creative energy.  Each week we have a singing session or story time. Snacks and drinks are provided for children and we have tea and great coffee and home-made cakes for the grown ups. First session is free, then £2 per child and 50p per additional child thereafter.  Refreshments are included.  No need to book.  We are a friendly bunch and you are sure to feel welcome!

These events take place on the first Saturday of each month from October to April.  Breakfast is served from 10am to 1pm, with last orders taken at 12.30pm.    A full English breakfast, freshly cooked is on offer for £8 for adults and £3 for children. This major catering operation, all run by volunteers, has operated since 2009 and has raised over £40,000 for Byfield Holy Cross Church.  Enquiries please to Lyn Grennan (01327 261596).

Below is a photo of the volunteers taken on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025 when we celebrated the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.  Lyn Grennan who works so hard to organise the Breakfasts in the Village Hall is not in the picture – she took the photo!

Lynn Mundy runs Fitness Classes on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm – 7.30pm.

 

Justine Williams runs Gentle Yoga sessions on Friday mornings from 9.30-10.30am.  Justine can be contacted on her email address or mobile: 07778 532768.  

 

 

The Fiveways Benefice (Aston-le-Walls, Boddington, Byfield, Eydon & Woodford Halse) arranges this event once a term for primary school children and younger brothers and sisters. They must be accompanied by a suitable adult, parent, grandparent or carer. There is no booking, please just turn up. Each time there is a particular theme starting with a craft session, then a short service and finally a quick meal for all the children and the adults. There is no charge but donations towards the Hall, craft materials and food are welcome. Enquiries please to Chris Cross on 01327 260764.

These clinics are run by West Northamptonshire Council and help can be offered either on the phone or in person in the Village Hall on certain Thursday afternoons.

The Hall is available for private hire whenever it is not in use by a regular user.  When you click on AVAILABILITY the calendar shows all existing bookings. Hirers can make use of the Main Hall and that will include the Side Annex, or they can hire just the Side Annex at a lower charge.  For smaller meetings the Meeting Room is available, again at a lower charge.  Details of charges are found under Bookings.

The Hall is used as a Polling Station at local and general elections and twice a year by the NHS Blood Transfusion Service for blood donations.  Byfield School PTA hold various events such as a Christmas Fête.