The Vera Fletcher Hall is run by the community – for the community
Our History
The Vera Fletcher Hall in Embercourt Road is the old Victorian Village Hall built in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee as a gift to the community from local benefactor Hannibal Speer, Lord of the Manor of Weston
A hundred years later the Hall was faced with demolition. With active support and fund-raising by the Residents’ Association, and a starting donation from Harry Fletcher in memory of his wife, Vera, the necessary half a million pounds was raised to restore the Hall. It is a well-equipped, intimate theatre/concert hall/pocket opera house for productions, and provides a space for classes, meetings and other community events.
Enthusiastic Volunteers Needed
The Vera Fletcher Hall is a vital community resource and we are always looking for people who would like to contribute to its ongoing success and development. If you love your community and have some time to spare, you might like to consider playing a part on our small governance committee. This group is made up of talented, trusted local people who will help with necessary committee business such as managing the finances and development of the hall, but just as importantly will ‘muck in’ and help maintain the running of the hall whether that be helping to fix things or doing gardening and so on.
Running the Hall
There are a variety of roles we are looking to fill – either on a regular commitment or alternatively on a more adhoc basis, enthusiastic volunteers will always be welcome.
If you feel you have something to contribute, please contact Neil Russell (chairman) at nrussell@rassociates.co.uk to arrange a telephone call to get to know more about us
Welcome to our gallery
Take a few moments over a coffee or tea to look at the various images we have captured over the years
