West Rainton residents save 145-year-old village hall from closure
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West Rainton residents save 145-year-old village hall from closure

15 Jul 2026 · Originally published 14 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: A village hall faced closure after 145 years - then the community stepped in
After the Jubilee Village Hall in County Durham faced permanent closure due to a lack of volunteers and necessary repairs, the local community raised £400,000 to refurbish the historic building. The project includes a new community café, marking the first step in a wider £1.4 million plan to ensure the 1880s hall remains a functional space for future generations.
Source: Chronicle Live County Durham
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