CHAIRMAN'S BLOG January 2026

Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane Ashtead

Surrey KT21 2BE

Dear Customers and Friends,

THANK YOU SO MUCH

For your continued support

and encouragement of the

Trustees of the hall

Sad News.

We are very sad to announce the passing of our dear friend and long time Trustee

of the hall Mrs Di Stirling. She has represented the ARA and was also a member

of several groups meeting at the hall. She has made a huge contribution to the

life of the village in so many ways. We are so glad and grateful to have known

her. She was much loved and will be missed by all who knew her and we send

our sympathy and support to Clive and her family and friends.

Good News.

We have welcomed two new Trustees to the hall

Scott McPherson representing the Horticultural Society and

Philip Davies who joins us as a co-opted Trustee and deputy Treasurer.

Latest hall projects.

This August we are replacing the false ceiling in the main hall and

the associated lighting. We will be insulating the ceiling up to the best

standards and this is all part of our "Go Green" Initiative for which we

won our sustainability award from Mole Valley. At the same time

we are replacing the curtains and will be redecorating the hall.

This major project will happen during August 2026 and the hall will be

closed for four weeks to allow for the work.

Remember:
We are still looking for the right people to take on roles in the leadership

of the hall. We are hoping for someone with good IT and communication

skills, preferably with social media knowledge as well as time to give

to serve the community of Ashtead.  COULD THIS BE YOU?

 
The Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall was built to celebrate the Peace following

the first world war.  It has been run by volunteer trustees ever since that time.

We have a wonderful team and so many valuable customers and friends.

It is a pleasure to be part of this lively team.

Further details of activities happening at the hall can be seen on our 

COMING EVENTS page.

Many of our regular groups are booked in for exciting and interesting

events for their members.  Have a look at our  REGULAR USERS page and

see if you would like to join one of the groups.

We look forward to enjoying your company at the hall in the near future.

         All good wishes

Jane Hiley

Jane Hiley  -    Chairman of Trustees