Improvements planned
- Belleme Room Projector
- Forecourt resurfacing
- Patio Awning
- Replacement of small tables with a folding design
- Heating & Ventilation (Main Hall & Belleme Room)
Improvements completed in 2022
Smart Screen TV added to the Garden Room
Improvements completed in 2021
- Floors resurfaced in all three main rooms - August
- Three Cycle Racks - August
- Dog Tie points by two entrances - August
Improvements completed in 2019
- Stage - structure, floor resurfacing, sound system, lighting & electrical, decoration, curtains - April to December - Completed January 2020
- Replacement of electric water and room heating with gas boiler and radiators - September
- Sensor Taps for gents and ladies toilets - January 2020
Improvements completed in 2018
- All external door locks replaced with secure suited keys - January
- Main Hall & Belleme Floor resurfacing - September - Images below
- Additional external notice board - October
Improvements completed in 2017
- Remote thermostatically controlled heating in all rooms - February
- Forecourt lines repainted - May
- External redecoration - June
- New permanent projector - June
- Garden Room acoustic attenuation - 26th October
- Refurbishment of black out blinds - 1st November
Improvements completed in 2016
- Projection Screens replaced - December 2016
- PA System upgrade - November 2016
- Clock Tower Refurbishment and major clock overhaul - Spring / summer 2016
- Permanent lighting for musical events - July 2016
- Stage Flats and some decoration - April 2016
- Redecoration of the Main Hall, Bellême Room, Kitchen and Link Corridor - January 2016
- Better internal signage and instructions for users - January 2016
- Belleme Room & Kitchen Window replacement - February 2016
- Energy efficient lighting in Belleme Room, Kitchen, Toilets and externally - February 2016
- Water saving equipment - February 2016
- Loft insulation - February 2016
Improvements completed in 2015
- Energy efficient controllable lighting and wiring tray for drama groups in the main hall. The GVH Management Committee thank the Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment (TOE2) and the OPHP Community Fund for their generous support for this project
- Part installation of LED lighting in the Bellême Room
- Installation of new LED lighting for the stage and its surrounds
- Installation of WiFi - December 2015
Improvements completed in 2014
- New windows in the Main Hall with solar powered electric operation. The GVH Management Committee thank the Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment (TOE2) and the OPHP Community Fund for their generous support for this project
Improvements completed in 2013
- First floor storage rooms refurbished
- Main Hall and Bellême Room heating replaced
- 180 New stacking chairs purchased
- 12 new square stacking tables purchased
Improvement project completed in 2012
In response to requests from many Hall users, The Committee secured funds to extend the limited space behind the main building to provide a room that could be booked separately from the rest of the building with dedicated access from the new path one the south side of the main hall.
'The Garden Room' was completed in the Summer of 2012.
It boasts a vaulted ceiling, plenty of natural light, a small kitchen area, meeting tables and seating for up to 30 people. The Garden Room's main use is to serve as a 'Green Room' space for visiting speakers, musicians and performers but can also be used for small meetings and social gatherings.
In addition to the new 'Garden Room' the following were added or improved:
'The Garden Room' was completed in the Summer of 2012.
It boasts a vaulted ceiling, plenty of natural light, a small kitchen area, meeting tables and seating for up to 30 people. The Garden Room's main use is to serve as a 'Green Room' space for visiting speakers, musicians and performers but can also be used for small meetings and social gatherings.
In addition to the new 'Garden Room' the following were added or improved:
- A new large patio with a garden accessible from the Garden Room
- Secure fencing and gates
- Improved exterior lighting
- Flexible interior lighting
- Improved pathways from the emergency exits
- Water butts to collect water for the garden plants and Village hanging baskets