Flaxton Village Hall
Flaxton Village Hall first opened on 10th October 1928.
You can read more about the story of the Hall which has been derived from a handwritten minute book and supporting information found in other archive materials.
There is an abridged version which summarises the story of the Village Hall but does not provide the transcribed minutes The Flaxton Village Hall Story Summary.
The full story including minutes The Story of Flaxton Village Hall.
A transcript of the deeds for the land can be found in The Village Hall Land Deeds.
We are currently producing a transcript of the minutes from The Village Hall Committees which oversaw the running of the Hall between 1941 and 1989.
Booking the Hall
Should you have any enquiries or booking requests for the use of the Community Hall could you please contact Adrian Lawrence at Village Farm, Flaxton.
It would be very useful if bookings could be made via email to as this will ensure that we have electronic copies of the requests.
Adrian can also be contacted on 07850 824313.
Picture of the front of Flaxton Village Hall taken in 2020
The Proposed New Community Hall
The proposed plans for a New Community Hall were presented at a meeting of villagers on 4th September 2025 and can be obtained via the links below along with the presentation.
4th September 2025 Presentation
Proposed Community Hall Site Plan
Proposed Community Hall Elevations
When you have studied the presentation and proposed plans could we please ask you to complete a feedback form which should be returned to Ian Craven at Osbourne House, Simon Massey at Coronation House or Nigel Cox at Glebe Farm. Thank you!
View from the North East
Aerial View
Side View
Flaxton Community Trust
Your Village Hall is managed by the Flaxton Community Trust on behalf of the community. The Trust is a charity (number 1187370) which was formed in January 2020 and brought together two charitable trusts, namely:
The Flaxton Institute was Registered in 1987 and was responsible for the management and operation of the current Hall on behalf of the community. Its funds were transferred to the Flaxton Community Trust.
The Flaxton Old School Trust was formed in 2001 to manage the proceeds from the sale of Flaxton School which had closed in August 1987. The remaining proceeds from the sale were transferred to the Flaxton Community Trust.
Trustees
| Mark O’Brien | Chair |
| Jill Fagan | Trustee |
| Adrian Lawrence | Trustee |
| Jeffrey Jordan | Trustee |
| Christopher Irish | Trustee |
| Anne-Marie Mook | Trustee |
| Ida Terry | Trustee |
Community Hall News
Message from Flaxton Community Hall Trustees – Community Hall Enquiries/Bookings
Please be advised, should you have any enquiries or booking requests for the use of the Community Hall could you please contact:
Adrian Lawrence at Village Farm, Flaxton.
It would be very useful if bookings could be made via email to as this will ensure that we have electronic copies of the requests.
Adrian can also be contacted on 07850 824313.
Thank you
Message from the Flaxton Community Hall Trustees
As you are no doubt aware, the village hall is nearing the end of its useful life, and the trustees are looking at how it can be replaced. We have a very active Building Planning Group who are looking into all aspects that need to be considered in order to accomplish this major task.
One of the very many tasks is to determine the cost of demolishing the current hall, and clearing the site ready for the new build, and it is a legal requirement to have an appropriate asbestos survey before demolition or major works.
The initial asbestos survey commissioned by the trustees, on the 7th March 2024 found that the Village Hall is safe to use, but the survey was not detailed enough to get a firm quote from a demolition contractor, which the Building Planning Group need.
As a result, on the 4th of October, AMC asbestos a UKAS registered environmental consultancy from Elvington, performed an intrusive survey and we have been assured again that and I quote:
“the hall is perfectly safe for public use”.
This second report will enable us to get a quotation for demolition, so please carry on using the hall, and help us to replace it in due course.
Mark O’BRIEN
On behalf of the trustees
14th October 2024
Flaxton Community Hall Building Foundation Group Meeting – Wed 28 August 7pm
Note from Chris Irish – Community Hall Trust
Open Meeting attendance showed desire to progress the Hall development.
Several villagers volunteered to help with looking at options for demolition and construction of a New Community Hall.
Key task is to formalise a plan of action and a plan of potential construction types.
Knowledge or experience or personal contacts around planning, costing, demolition, asbestos removal, design or associated tasks is desirable .
Outline plans already exist subject to modification.
I have volunteered to chair this first meeting.
If you are unable to attend please contact me at the Old Schoolhouse 01904468047 or
Please note Fundraising will follow once plans are agreed.