Tower and Town, June 2026 (view the full edition)Minal Village HallThe Hall's Commemorative Plaque Have you noticed the plaque above the main door of the Minal Village Hall?  It reads: "This hall was opened on 11th March 1989 by Jack Ainslie Esq. OBE. Built for the people of Minal and in memory of The Rt. Hon. Lord Brooke of Cumnor." How the Hall Was Built  The building of the hall was no mean feat. Jack Ainslie generously donated the land on which the hall stands, while Lady Brooke chaired the Fund-raising Committee and took the lead in raising money to build the hall in memory of her husband. Derek Moss, who was then Chairman of the committee, worked tirelessly alongside the team to raise more than £40,000 towards the project. A Community Hub Village halls and similar venues are central to community life, bringing people together for events, workshops, classes and more. Minal is certainly fortunate to have such a venue, which hosts a variety of events, including the monthly Minal Munch-an opportunity for the community to drop in for a chat, a snack and a drink. The hall also provides the setting for the annual Produce Show, Barn Dance, Bingo, and the Christmas Nativity Play, among others. Facilities and Activities The hall features its own parking area for easy access. It accommodates a wide range of activities, organised by individuals or clubs, including pilates, yoga, upholstery, floral club, U3A photography club, art, music, NCT support groups and serves as a Polling Station. It is also a popular choice for private parties and celebrations.  Contact Information For those interested in using the hall please make contact using the following link: http://v2.hallmaster.co.uk/Scheduler/View/6651 Or email us on: minalbookings@gmail.com Lynn Scholefield |