Arden Hall
Arden Hall is owned and run by Castle Bromwich Parish Council.
It was opened in October 1965 to serve the needs of the Castle Bromwich community who enjoy preferential hiring rates.
Amenities available for hire to the general public are 6 function rooms with capacity ranging from 15 to 200 persons. Click here for details of the hiring rates.
Situated behind the hall are Arden Hall playing fields, playground and Sports Pavillion. Football and cricket pitches and tennis courts are available for hire.
For more details of Parish Council run amenities click here
CASTLE BROMWICH PARISH COUNCIL WANT YOUR VIEWS ON YOUR VILLAGE HALL
Arden Hall was opened in 1965 and is home to the Parish Council. It is well used as the Village Hall for Castle Bromwich and is surrounded by open parkland. The park has its own Sports Pavilion which is the base for Castle Bromwich Cricket and Sports Club and many activities take place in the park and playground (cricket, tennis, adult and youth football) under the watchful eye of our own Park Wardens. The park is enjoyed by all ages throughout the year.
WE NEED YOUR VIEWS ON THE FUTURE OF ARDEN HALL -
have you visited in the last year, taken in a show, held an event, are part of a group that use the hall on regular occasions or perhaps just driven by. The Hall itself is in need of renovation and the Parish Council are looking for your views as to what you would like to see happen in the future.
Plans are in hand to refurbish the front of Arden Hall - BUT WE NEED YOU TO LET US KNOW WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE FOR THE FUTURE.
Please get in touch (by 16th September, 2008);
WRITE and give us your thoughts and ideas ----
OR EMAIL us on councillor@castlebromwichpc.gov.uk
OR SPEAK to any Parish Councillor (see noticeboard/website for contact details)
OR ATTEND any Parish Council meeting
REMEMBER THIS IS YOUR VILLAGE HALL and Castle Bromwich residents need to be involved in its future.
VACANCY FOR HALL MANAGER/LICENSEE - ARDEN HALL
Ability to lead team of staff in all aspects of daily operation of one of the largest Parish Halls in the country. Proven Licensed Trade Management experience and computer knowledge essential. On-going training and Pension scheme available. Part-time position - 30 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends.
Annual salary: Scale 6, Spine Point 26 (pro-rata equivalent is £17,361).
No Agencies.
VACANCY FOR CLEANER - ARDEN HALL
Mainly mornings from 8 am, approx. 12 hours per week, by rota but including weekends, for a fixed term of six months. Physically demanding work involving use of machinery, moving furniture and cleaning function rooms. Previous experience essential and flexibility for hours desirable. Full training will be given.
Pay: £5.52 per hour
For further information and application form please call: Duty Manager, 0121-747 7150
(Between 10.30am -12 noon or 6.30 - 7.30 pm)
PRESS RELEASE - BRIDAL FAYRE SUCCESS AT ARDEN HALL
Arden Hall was buzzing on Sunday March 30th and the sun shone as brides from all over the Midlands and beyond made their way to Arden Hall Castle Bromwich. Castle Bromwich Parish Council didn’t rest on their laurels and the success of the first Bridal Fayre they held in 2007, the Council decided to “dip” their toes in again and enjoyed an event that is hoped will become a fixture for all future brides. Two Bridal Shows by Manor Park Brides which were presented by Mark Daniels and as our photo shows exhausted exhibitors who were still smiling at the end of the day.
Wedding Day Beaufort (cars); Touch of Serenity; Gerry’s Cakes; Mark Lloyd Photography; The Essentials; Tina’s Catering; White Wedding Pages; Flash Photography; Let’s Party; Fleur-de-Lis; Dressmaker June Eastwood; LMR Photography; Larz Bars & Events; Fad Phtography; Rooms in Bloom; H & N Hair Supplied Ltd; Our Wedding the Movie; Corporate Magic; Simply Stunning; Pink Mobile Hairdresser; Wedding Wishes. If you didn’t manage to get to the event and need to book a venue or get in touch with any of the exhibitors please ring the Hall Manager 0121 747 7150 .............. who will be happy to help.
The next event on 30th May at Arden Hall will be a QUIZ NIGHT on behalf of Castle Bromwich Parish Council Chairman’s Charity which supports local groups in the area. If you would like to take part and be involved in an evening of fun which sometimes becomes very serious !!!!! then please ring the above number for further details.
PRESS RELEASE - It's the small things that make a difference
No Home Alone, for one group of Castle Bromwich pensioners, thanks to the efforts of Age Concern's Albert and Margaret Turner MBE.
At a Christmas Dinner held in Arden Hall for the fortnightly Age Concern Friday Club, Vice Chairman of Castle Bromwich Parish Council, Cllr Eric Knibb, thanked Margaret and Albert for their efforts of many years caring for the elderly and for ensuring that they have a place to meet and chat. This remarkable couple have devoted themselves to ensuring that no Castle Bromwich pensioner has to stay home alone and to raising funds to provide for the needs of the elderly population.
Every fortnight, Arden Hall hosts the Age Concern Friday Club, a place where pensioners can meet, have tea and take part in social activities, including the ever popular bingo. With the help of volunteer drivers, Age Concern arranges to collect those who would otherwise be house bound from their homes and return them safely back afterwards.
Cllr Knibb said, "Without the efforts of Margaret and Albert, there would be far more lonely people in Castle Bromwich. Sadly, Margaret and Albert aren't as young as they once were, and are finding it increasingly difficult to do all the work involved in raising funds and organising functions themselves. The number of people volunteering to help them with smaller tasks is also declining. If there is anyone who could manage just a few hours to help them, it would make all the difference and will ensure that the needs of the elderly of Castle Bromwich will continue to be met. Please do what you can to help."
Anyone wishing to volunteer their services can contact Age Concern on 0121 747 2363
PRESS RELEASE - Children help Age Concern for Christmas
Children from Castle Bromwich Junior School and St Mary and St Margaret's Primary School joined forces with the Castle Bromwich Singers to present a carol service of both traditional and modern carols aimed at raising funds for Age Concern, Castle Bromwich.
The carol service held in Arden Hall on Tuesday 27th November was jointly organised by Castle Bromwich Parish Council and Albert and Margaret Turner MBE of Castle Bromwich Age Concern. The carol service was preceded by the annual lighting of Arden Hall's Christmas tree by the Chairman of the Parish Council, Councillor Mrs Barabara Wilkins assisted by her grandchildren, and concluded with the serving of mince pies and tea provided free of charge by Age Concern helpers, Betty Georgeson and Freda Smith.
The event raised a total of £186.34. Mr Albert Turner thanked all concerned for an enjoyable evening and appealed for further volunteers to assist Age Concern in supporting the local elderly.