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In every village, field and street, there lives a rural story
04.05.2020

In every village, field and street, there lives a rural story

Article written by Pentabus Theatre Pentabus is the nation’s rural theatre company. We make theatre by, with, for and about rural communities We’re based in an old schoolhouse on a farm in South Shropshire, where we commission,...

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Outliers or trendsetters – are anchor organisations ‘sticking’ to rural communities?
23.03.2020

Outliers or trendsetters – are anchor organisations ‘sticking’ to rural communities?

Schools, GP practices, libraries, churches, village halls, shops and post offices are seen as playing a key role in securing the viability of rural communities. In fulfilling social and economic functions they could be described as ‘community anchors’, ‘anchor organisations’...

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Crucial Census - National Village and Community Hall Survey
10.02.2020

Crucial Census - National Village and Community Hall Survey

The ACRE Network needs your help for a crucial census. Carried out once every ten years the survey will provide up to date information about halls and the social and economic impact they deliver for their communities This information...

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Government funding gives village halls a new lease of life
13.01.2020

Government funding gives village halls a new lease of life

The Times has reported that village halls are enjoying an unexpected resurgence amidst widespread set-backs for shops and other rural services. Community halls that have been adapted have enjoyed renewed popularity by offering the space for coffee shops, concerts, yoga,...

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Celebrate England’s 10,000 Village Halls
08.01.2019

Celebrate England’s 10,000 Village Halls

National Charity Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) and their 38 member organisations are running a week long campaign to celebrate England’s 10,000 Village Halls. Village Halls are an integral part of rural communities but are often overlooked....

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Community fund for rural east Devon
09.05.2018

Community fund for rural east Devon

Rural communities planning capital building projects or refurbishments in east Devon can apply for financial help from the district council. Applications are now open to apply for funding from East Devon District Council's Community Buildings Fund. The grants...

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Village halls 'vital service providers'
22.01.2018

Village halls 'vital service providers'

Village halls are vital when it comes to delivering rural services, Defra minister Lord Gardiner of Kimble has said. The rural affairs minister and Conservative peer described the community buildings as the “beating heart” of rural England. ...

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