#VillageHallsWeek returns for its ninth year to celebrate, encourage and support the efforts of volunteers who keep these important community buildings open. This annual campaign – led by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) – shines a spotlight on the contribution England’s 10,000+ village halls make to bringing communities together.
How to get involved
Share your photos, stories, and messages showcasing what makes your hall and its volunteers special. Use #VillageHallsWeek and tag us on social media @communityfirstoxfordshire – we’d love to celebrate and share your contributions. Don’t forgot to tell us your Village Halls Week plans and we’ll help spread the word. ACRE has a wealth of resources to help you join in the celebrations.
Plus upload a photo of an inspirational hall volunteer to the ACRE volunteer gallery to celebrate the contribution they make to their local hall and community.
More about the week
This week-long celebration focuses on a different theme every day – see the programme below:
- Monday 17 March – Day One ‘Halls for All’. The week kicks off with the launch of the ‘Halls for All’ book written by Louise Beaton and David Clark. Hear from Louise in a new blog available on the ACRE website and an interview recorded by Durham Community Action.
- Tuesday 18 March – Day Two ‘A life in the day of a village hall volunteer’. Join us in celebrating Village Hall volunteers across the country as they bring a specially commissioned poem to life. Co-ordinated by Community First Yorkshire, this joyful video shines a spotlight on the dedication of hall volunteers and the diverse roles they fill.
- Wednesday 19 March – Day Three Encouraging Volunteers. Discover the importance of succession planning for village halls with a new blog from Hallmaster.
- Thursday 20 March – Day Four Supporting Volunteers. Discover information from ACRE about the advice and support that’s available to village halls such as publications and resources and contributions from ACRE members.
- Friday 21 March – Day Five. The week will wrap up with highlights from ACRE partners and communities.
If you have any questions about Village Halls Week 2025 and how to get involved, please get in touch with our Halls Advisor:
Tessa Hall – [email protected]