About us
Given to the town in 1907
Townsend Hall was handed to trustees for the benefit of everyone in Shipston on Stour. More than a century on, that is still the job. Volunteers run the building so the town has somewhere to hold a concert, a club night or a party.
Why we are here
A room for the town
The hall is busy most weeks with clubs, classes, film nights, gigs and private bookings. What comes in goes back into the building.
Anyone can use it
Groups, families and businesses across the Stour Valley book the hall. Most clubs welcome newcomers, so you can turn up or get in touch first.
Acts worth the trip
Nights here have included Kim Cypher, Mike Sanchez, Paul Jones and Dave Kelly, the Military Wives and the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Priced to stay usable
Rates cover running costs, repairs and the work needed to meet current regulations, while staying within reach of local groups.
What happens here
Concerts one night, badminton the next
The main hall seats 300 for a concert, pantomime or play, and turns over just as easily for a wedding reception or a sports night. The Holden Room takes smaller groups.
Stage
Concerts, pantomime, plays and film nights, with rigged lighting and mains for a PA.
Sport
Badminton, pickleball, indoor curling and table tennis on a sprung floor.
Celebrations
Wedding receptions, birthdays and parties, with a bar licence available on request.
Every week
Classes, committee meetings and rehearsals, most of them in the Holden Room.
Who runs the hall
Trustees
A small group of volunteers keeps this busy community hall running. They look after the bookings, the repairs and the accounts.
Jenny Glover
Mark Beaumont
Rebecca Davidson
The PaperWork Team
David Squires
Geoff Ridgeway
Cliff Faulkner
Richard Taylor
We would welcome the support of anyone with a little time to give. If you want to know what being a trustee actually involves, please get in touch.
Next step
Use the hall
Come to a gig, join a club, or book a room for your own night. Tell us your date and roughly how many people are coming, and we will come back with a total.