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Historic Hall Gets Lottery Boost for Urgent Repairs
12 Jan
Summary
- Wappenham Village Hall received £20,000 from The National Lottery.
- The hall, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, needs structural repairs.
- Total repair costs could reach up to £100,000, with initial work costing £30,000-£40,000.
A historic village hall in Wappenham, Northamptonshire, has secured crucial funding for essential repairs. Wappenham Village Hall, a community venue originally constructed in 1860 and designed by renowned architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, has been awarded £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund. This grant will facilitate urgent structural work, including stabilizing gable ends and reinforcing the roof.
The 'Save Wappenham Village Hall' project aims to address immediate structural needs, with initial repairs estimated to cost between £30,000 and £40,000. However, a comprehensive structural report indicates that a full restoration, encompassing roof replacement, insulation, brickwork, and window repairs, could escalate the total expenditure to between £75,000 and £100,000.
This lottery funding represents a significant step towards preserving the architectural gem, which is one of several buildings in Wappenham designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott during his early career. The village hall committee expressed deep gratitude for the award and highlighted the ongoing community support crucial for reaching their overall fundraising target.
