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Hire charges terms and conditions will be changing for bookings after 1 September 2026. You can find details on the Facilities & Rates page here.

Our next Grapevine morning is Saturday 19 September (10am-midday - times approx)

These occasional informal gatherings take place at the invitation of the Village Hall Committee and are open to all Parish residents. They began shortly after the Parish magazine stopped, leaving a vacuum in communication that was only partially filled with other methods such as Wattsapp or facebook. Drop-in any time, have a chat, pour yourself a cuppa, catch-up with what's happening.

Groups that may be of interest

The village hall is used by several groups and clubs that welcome new people:

Pilates (Monday and Friday mornings) - contact Victoria via email: pilatesinthepeaks@gmail.com
Tai Chi - a new group to run on Thursday mornings - contact Tara on 07790 058386
Parent & Toddler Group (Wednesday mornings) - contact Alice on 07964 529804
Friendship Club (Wednesday afternoons, usually twice per month) - contact Anne on 07721 048968
Cricket Club 'The Gargoyles' - new team members always welcome - contact Charlotte on 07944 909007
Local History Group - enquiries via Martin on 07809 013329
Threads hand-embroidery workshops (once or twice a month, excl summer) - website here.

We welcome enquiries for new groups of any kind and, at the Committee's discretion, may waive hire charges for the first 6 months for any new non-profit group that would like to run on a regular basis. For example, if anyone is interested in re-starting an Indoor Bowls group (which stopped over a year ago), we have all the necessary equipment, so just get in touch! Our email: villagehallalstonefield@gmail.com

Upcoming events

Saturday 17 October at 8pm
THEA GILMORE (Sold Out) EVENT PRESENTED BY ALSTONEFIELD CONCERTS IN THE PEAKS

Thea Gilmore is a prolific and fiercely independent singer-songwriter whose career spans more than two decades and 20 albums, beginning with her debut Burning Dorothy in 1998. Renowned for her raw, emotive writing as well as her ability to reinterpret others’ work, she continues to evolve while maintaining a deeply human connection at the heart of her music.

In 2025, she released These Quiet Friends, a collection of cover versions that have served as quiet anchors throughout her life, reimagined with her unmistakable voice. The record sits alongside her growing reputation as both a songwriter and a uniquely sensitive interpreter.

Alongside this, Gilmore has launched The Echo Line, an ambitious and increasingly talked-about project that transforms anonymous voice messages into songs. The project has already drawn attention from BBC Radio 4’s Front Row and BBC Radio 6 Music, and has seen hundreds of stories shared, revealing something far deeper and more expansive than originally intended.

A compelling live performer, she has recently completed two successful solo tours, including a full band show at London’s Union Chapel and has toured in support of Richard Hawley.

Her music has featured in numerous films, most recently Joyride (2022) and Army Of The Dead (2021) and she has collaborated with and earned the admiration of artists including Bruce Springsteen, Billy Bragg, Martha Wainwright, Steve Earle, Beth Orton and John Cooper Clarke.

Licensed bar. Enquiries Martin on 07809 013329 or visit the Alstonefield Concerts in the Peaks Facebook page

The event is sold out but there is a waiting list on the ticket site you can join here.

Car boot sales

Car Boot sales take place on the Playing Field behind the Village Hall, from late Spring through to September, on on the last Sunday of the month and Bank Holidays, from around 7am - midday. The organisers provide breakfasts and refreshments in the Hall from around 7.30am. For more information, visit their Facebook page here.

Leaden Boot Challenge

Lead stolen from the church roof of St Peters, Alstonefield in 2010 prompted numerous fund raising activities within the Parish to raise the£10,000 needed to re-lead the roof and to introduce a security system. One of the many fund raising schemes was the development of a challenge event centred around the Parish. A small team of local walkers sought to create an event that was both challenging and fun! The result is the Leaden Boot Challenge, a 26.2 mile walk/run in May that entails 4800 feet of ascent, and descent, starting and finishing from the Village Hall! For information, visit their Facebook page here or email: leadenboot22@gmail.com

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