The land on which it stands was gifted to the village by the Duke of Devonshire and the building was originally known as The Mechanics Institute. However, thanks to Yorkshire canniness, its status was later changed to that of 'village hall', thus gaining eligibility for improvement grants.

In addition to the hall itself, there is also a well-equipped kitchen and a snooker room. The hall is home to numerous village organisations and activities, some of which are listed below. It is also available for rental to outside bodies and private individuals for functions, parties, children's parties and meetings.

To book the hall, please call Stewart Robertshaw on 01729 840 554.

Village Hall - Mechanics Institute

As in every English village, the Long Preston village hall along with the village school, church and pub are the community focal points. Long Preston is arguably luckier than most: it enjoys all all of these - plus an extra church and pub!

The village hall, a registered charity, is run by volunteers who also form the committee.
Its officers are Stewart Robertshaw (chairman), Mrs D Walmsley (secretary) and Mrs Jean Rodgers (treasurer).

 

Children's Playgroup (ages 3-4)    is now in the Annexe to the Long Preston Primary School

Monday to Friday in term time only - Helen Smith tel 840 427

Among the regular activities are ...