About Us

Two people standing beside tables of food prepared for a Greek food night at the Community Hall Grizebeck

Our Vision

To provide a centre for the communities which make up the parish 
of Kirkby-in-Furness and adjoining parishes. A Village Hall which is 
a vibrant social hub for all of our community: promoting social inclusion and interaction, developing a real sense of community identity, encouraging intergenerational work and providing a home for an exciting range of activities that meet the needs of all our people of all ages.

History of the Hall

Grizebeck village Hall as it was originally known was opened by Captain Rankin of Broughton Towers on 27th September 1928. Captain Rankin hoped that such a spacious and useful building would be a help and delight to all the district. The hall’s first event to celebrate the event was a sale of work and sandwich cake competition followed by a ball attended by 250 people.The original hall was replaced by the hall we have now on the same grounds in 2011 after extensive fund raising and has been witness to many Community events over the years.
Old folks Christmas meal at Grizebeck village hall (date unknown, The News copyright)

Historic images of the Hall

Reproduced with kind permission from the History of Kirkby Group

1928 Grizebeck Hall
1928 Grizebeck Hall
Black and white historic photograph of a community gathering at The Community Hall Grizebeck, with people seated at a long table outdoors
Community event at Grizebeck
Historic photo of Grizebeck Village Hall dated 1944
1944 Grizebeck Village Hall
Grizebeck School presentation June 3 1951
Grizebeck School presentation June 3 1951
Grizebeck children Christmas meal December 1956
Grizebeck children Christmas meal December 1956
Children's Christmas event Grizebeck Village Hall reported in The News 17-1-1969
Children's Christmas event Grizebeck Village Hall reported in The News 17-1-1969
Christmas party at Grizebeck Hall
Christmas party at Grizebeck Hall (date unknown)
Children's party
Children's party (date unknown)
Grizebeck children outside the old village hall (date unknown)
Grizebeck children outside the old village hall (date unknown)
Grizebeck children outside the old village hall (date unknown)
Grizebeck children outside the old village hall (date unknown)
Grizebeck School Christmas performance at the old Grizebeck village hall (date unknown, probably mid 1960s)
Grizebeck School Christmas performance at the old Grizebeck village hall (date unknown, probably mid 1960s)
Old folks Christmas meal at Grizebeck village hall (date unknown, The News copyright)
Old folks Christmas meal at Grizebeck village hall (date unknown, The News copyright)
Old folks Christmas meal at Grizebeck village hall year (date unknown)
Old folks Christmas meal at Grizebeck village hall (date unknown, The News copyright)
Santa and others at Christmas party in Grizebeck village hall (Furness Photo Press)
Santa and others at Christmas party in Grizebeck village hall (Furness Photo Press)
Exterior of the Community Hall Grizebeck in 2010 before the rebuild
Grizebeck Hall 2010 before the rebuild
Interior of The Community Hall Grizebeck in 2010 before the rebuild
Grizebeck Hall 2010 before the rebuild
Interior of the Community Hall Grizebeck kitchen in 2010 before the rebuild
Grizebeck Hall 2010 before the rebuild
Exterior of the Community Hall Grizebeck in 2010 before the rebuild
Grizebeck Hall 2010 before the rebuild
Exterior of the Community Hall Grizebeck in 2010 before the rebuild
Grizebeck Hall 2010 before the rebuild
Exterior of the Community Hall Grizebeck looking towards Grizbeck in 2010 before the rebuild
Grizebeck Hall 2010 before the rebuild
Exterior of the Community Hall Grizebeck in 2010 before the rebuild
Grizebeck Hall 2010 before the rebuild
Black and white photograph of the exterior of The Community Hall Grizebeck before renovation
Grizebeck Hall 2010 before the rebuild

Construction of the new Hall 2010

Demolition of the old hall site with fencing around the area where the new The Community Hall Grizebeck will be built, 13 November 2010
Construction of the new Hall 13th November 2010
Foundations being dug for the new The Community Hall Grizebeck during the rebuild, 13th November 2010
Construction of the new Hall 13th November 2010
Foundations being laid for the new The Community Hall Grizebeck during the rebuild, 20th November 2010
Construction of the new Hall 20th November 2010
Foundations being laid for the new The Community Hall Grizebeck during the rebuild, 27th November 2010
Construction of the new Hall 27th November 2010
Construction of the new The Community Hall Grizebeck with exterior walls and roof rafters taking shape, 9th January 2011
Construction of the new Hall 9th January 2011
Construction of the new The Community Hall Grizebeck with showing the interior walls, 24th January 2011
Construction of the new Hall 24th January 2011
Exterior construction of the new The Community Hall Grizebeck on 7th February 2011
Construction of the new Hall 7th February 2011
Interior construction of the new The Community Hall Grizebeck on 14th February 2011
Construction of the new Hall 14th February 2011
Exterior construction of the new The Community Hall Grizebeck on 27 April 2011
Construction of the new Hall 27th April 2011
Construction of the new The Community Hall Grizebeck on 27 April 2011
Construction of the new Hall 27th April 2011
Construction of the new Hall July 2011
Construction of the new Hall July 2011
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