Ashwick & Oakhill Village Hall

The Ashwick & Oakhill Village Hall and Recreation Ground is located in Oakhill at the top of Zion Hill. The site was bequeathed by the Sherston family, to be held in Trust for the leisure and recreational benefit of the local community. The current Village Hall opened in 1986 and has been well used over the years for numerous leisure activities, clubs, societies, meetings, indoor bowls, table tennis, annual events, and private hire. The Hall benefits from having a large car park, cricket and football pitches, a fenced off area for young children, a small outdoor gym area, and a BMX track. Work continues to progress on renovating the Village Hall. Over the last 4-5 years, old gas convector heaters have been replaced by new hot water radiators, old asbestos-laced floor tiles removed and a new floor installed in the Main Hall and foyer. All rooms and hallways have been redecorated, lighting fixtures upgraded, toilet accessories renewed, and new curtains fitted. New, comfortable, seating has also been purchased. A major milestone has been completed to create the 'Oakleaf Community Cafe' which incorporates a new, larger, modern kitchen and comfortable seating area in place of the old garage, adjacent storeroom and changing room. This has dramatically opened the layout of the building. Plans include creating a local history archive and display area. Longer term proposals include upgrading and extending the building for externally accessible changing rooms and reviewing outside leisure facilities.