About the Village Hall

Newport Village Hall is a large community hall in the heart of this delightful historic Essex village. It is conveniently situated 100 metres from Newport railway station on the Liverpool Street to Cambridge line, as well a local bus stop. The Hall has a fine location over looking the large Common. There is parking for up to 30 cars in the Hall's own car park with additional spaces nearby. The Hall has disabled access and facilities.

The spacious main hall has a substantial stage and features a sprung dance floor. There is a modern fully equipped kitchen behind the stage and a bar annexe to one side. There are 80 chairs and 10 large folding tables (182x68cm) and a further 14 smaller folding tables (91x76cm). The new meeting room, The Green Room, can be hired separately from the main hall and will comfortable accommodate for up 40 people in lecture room configuration.

The Hall is extensively used by a wide range of clubs and organisations covering all age groups as well as being hired for private functions. Some of the regular user groups with contact details are listed under Activities. It is estimated that over 1,400 people use the Hall each month.

A range of important improvement works have been completed over the past four years and further renovations are ongoing.

Regular Activities at the Village Hall

Farmers Market
2nd Saturday of each month 10.00am to 12.00 - contact Wendy Clarke 01799 541762
Popular traditional market for local produce. Tea, coffee and cakes are also on sale.

Baby Clinic
Fridays 9.30am to 11.00 (check during the holidays) - contact 01799 562928
The Health Visitors are Registered Nurses with specialist training who can help with babies, toddlers and families.

Bingo
Thursdays 8.00pm - contact Mrs D Duprey 01799 521073

Brownies (ages 7 to 10)
Wednesdays 6.00pm to 7.30 - contact Diana Connell 01799 540367

Exercise & Keep Fit with Music
Thursdays 10.00am to 11.00 - contact Mandy Claydon 01799 516108

Footlight Theatre Dance School
Mondays 3.30pm to 7.30 - contact Emma Brookes 01279 451017
Pupils trained for ISTD exams - Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Tap.
Age Groups: 2 to 4, 5 to 8, 8 to 12, 12 to 15 and 15 plus.

Newport Amateur Theatrical Society (NATS)
Contact Yvonne Hannant 01799 541063 or Peter White 01799 541324

Newport Art Group
Wednesdays 9.00am to 12.30 - contact Jane Nash 01799 540716

Newport Toddler Group
Mondays and Fridays 9.30am to 11.30 - contact Emily 01371 830393 or 07801 613326
Charge: £1.50 per session for the first child and 50p for addtional children.

Rainbows Children (ages 5 to 7)
Wednesdays 5.00pm to 6.00 (term time only) - contact Sarah Connell 01799 540367 
Volunteer Helpers urgently needed!

Saffron Walden Indoor Carpet Bowls Club
Tuesdays 7.30pm to 9.30 - contact Phil Phipp 01799 541310 or Ron French 01799  540406