A Little Piece of History

The original Reading Room building is believed to have been built in 1898 by the Rev. William James Earle M.A and his family, in memory of his wife and in commemoration of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee and was originally known as the Jubilee Reading Room. For a period of time you could borrow and return your library books there.

Improvements

2002	The Reading Room was severely damaged in the 2002 floods. The kitchen fittings and main floor were replaced, with funds from an insurance claim.
2003	Following damage to the roof through vandalism, the entire roof was retiled with funds from an insurance claim.
2004	The flat roofs over the kitchen and toilets were replaced.
2005	A store room was converted to a disabled toilet and a disabled access ramp installed with funding from the Small Lottery Fund (Awards for all).
2009	Roof installation added into the attic of the main hall area with funding received.
2009	Double glazed windows installed with funding received.
2011	Parent and Toddler Group cupboard floor collapses due to previous flood damage and is replaced with funds through insurance.
2012	New office area created for Parish Clerk to use as a permanent base.
2012	Refurbishment of toilet block and cavity wall installation with funding received.
2012	Replacement Fascia and Guttering to the rear of the building with funding received.
2015	Replacement of fencing to rear garden.
2015	Purchase of new small and large tables with wheeled table storage.
2015	Redecoration of main hall areas.
2016	Front garden and pathways renewed with remembrance benches installed.