Preston Capes Village Hall
Preston Capes Village Hall was founded in July 1939 on land given by the Knightleys of Fawsley. The wrought iron lantern over the door of the hall was provided by villagers to commemorate the Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
Millennium Sundial
At Easter 2003, to celebrate the new Millennium, a specially-commissioned brass sundial was placed on the wall above the front door of the village hall. This has been paid for by donations from local organisations, businesses and individuals, plus a grant from Daventry District Council.
The Committee
A Village Hall Management Committee – comprising three elected members, up to two co-opted members and one nominated representative from each of the village organisations (Parish Council, Parochial Church Council, Cricket Club and Women’s Institute) – look after the day-to-day running of the village hall and also organise regular fund-raising activities throughout the year.
The Annual General Meeting is held in May each year, when interested villagers may apply for election to the Committee.
The current Committee is as follows:
| Jane Arblaster | Chair/WI Representative |
| Penny Eves | Vice Chair |
| Mike Eves | Treasurer |
| Steve Major | Secretary |
| David Brentnall | PCC Representative |
| Paddy Little | PC Representative |
| Vacant | Cricket Club Representative |
| Jo Gerrish | |
| Marion Carlisle |
For forthcoming events, see the Events section of the website.
Hire Charges
Hire of Hall (including heat, light, tables, chairs, kitchen equipment and facilities as found):
| Standard Rate | £7.50 per hour |
| Concessionary Rate * | £5.00 per hour |
* for residents of the Parish and village organisations
Tables and Chairs may also be hired separately, as follows:
| Tables | £1.00 each per function |
| Chairs | £0.35 each per function |
To make a booking, please contact the Bookings Secretary:
Mrs. Margaret Williams
Holly House
Old Forge Lane
Preston Capes
Daventry
Northamptonshire.
(Telephone: 01327 361270)