Inwardleigh & Folly Gate Village Hall has served our community for generations, hosting events, clubs, classes and gatherings that bring us together. Our ageing roof and essential maintenance is needed now! We are committed to restoring this vital community space and ensuring it continues to thrive as a key asset for the whole community for years to come. We aim to restore this to a comfortable, efficient, accessible and modern facility.
- Replace our worn out roof to keep the Hall weather‑proof and welcoming
- Carry out much‑needed maintenance and refurbishment
- Plan for a possible rebuild or extension to meet future needs
OUR VISION
Please join us in restoring and safeguarding the village hub that enriches so many lives.
WHY REFURBISH
- The Hall is poorly insulated, has rapid heat loss and high running costs
- The kitchen is outdated and lacking modern facilities
- The Toilets need modernisation and take up large amount of space
- The Ceiling in poor repair with inefficient lighting
KEY FEATURES OF DESIGN PROPOSAL
- Replace and insulate the roof
- Modernise and fully equip the kitchen
- Install energy efficient feature lighting
- Address accessibility issues
- Redecorate throughout
- Minor external enhancements
HOW DO WE PLAN TO PAY FOR THIS
- Costs are estimated into there thousands plus VAT, fees and contingency
- Most of the monies will be raised through grants, donations and funding from various bodies
- The Parish Council precept is too small and will not be able to fund the refurbishment
- Grant providers will expect to see community fundraising and donations
- Raising the funds, we assume will take between 18-30 months
History / About the Hall
The Inwardleigh & Folly Gate Village Hall has been at the center of village life for decades. It has hosted everything from coffee mornings and youth clubs and weddings, serving as the one place where everyone in our rural community can gather.
Military Roots: The hall is a surviving structure from the RAF Okehampton airfield, which operated from 1928 until its closure in 1960, playing roles in army co-operation and coastal defense during the war.
WAAF Connection: The building specifically housed members of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force.
Post-War Transformation: After the airfield closed, this former military building was repurposed into the community hub known as Folly Gate Village Hall.
Community Asset: Today, it serves as a vital local space, with its history adding a unique layer to the village’s identity, linking it to significant wartime infrastructure.