Worton & Marston Village Hall
Run for the community by volunteers
Registered Charity number: 248792
Worton & Marston Village Hall was built in 1911 and was funded partly through donations from people living in the parish. It was originally known as the Library Hall, for the remainder of the money was donated by Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish-American who publically promoted the importance of England’s public libraries. It became a charity in 1972 and is registered under the name Library Hall with the Charity Commission.
The Hall has retained its striking black and white timber and render external appearance and is a characterful building situated at the western approach to the village of Worton.
The Hall serves both parishes of Worton and Marston. There are a number of local groups and businesses using the hall on a regular basis including: Rainbows, Brownies, Toddlers, Dog Training, WI, Ladies Group and Gardening Club. In addition it is used as a Polling Station for local and general elections.
It is a member of the Wiltshire Village Halls Association and has been awarded the HallMark 3 quality standard by that organisation in 2019.
The Hall has benefitted from a number of grants. The new kitchen at the end of 2024 was funded by grants, gratefully received, from Worton & Marston Parish Councils; Wiltshire Council; Her Majesty, the late Queen's Jubilee Fund; The Bernard Sunley Fund and Worton United Charities.
The 2025/26 Trustee line up is as follows:
Joe Kidd Chairperson
Joe Kidd Secretary
Lionel Dawson Treasurer
Lionel Dawson Booking Secretary
Dave Pilbeam Maintenance
Pam Woods 200 club and general cleaning oversight
Pauline Crisp Trustee
Brian Badge Trustee
Sue Faiers Non-Trustee Assistant to Secretary