Ongar and District Community Association Events
Due to the early submission date for January’s article, I am unable to report on our December events which were The Comedy Club Night, our Senior Social afternoon tea and our Christmas Celebration. I will report on them inFebruary. However, if you attended any of our December events, we hope that you enjoyed them.
Please remember, there will be no ODCA events during January and February 2025, due to the ballroom refurbishment.
Other News and Updates
We are excited about the Ballroom refurbishment taking place in January and February. It is a huge and costly project and we would like to thank the Essex Heritage Trust for their grant to assist with the removal of the pelmet in the ballroom and any subsequent repairs necessary to the walls and any historic fabric. Every little helps!
Although the Ballroom will be closed during this time our other rooms will still be available. All our regular hirershave been given a slightly revised timetable using the concert hall during these two months. Please check with your group leader for any changes.
The ODCA is run by volunteers and we always appreciate any extra help. This doesn’t mean you need to commit to being a committee member as you can become a “Friend of Budworth Hall” and maybe help with serving teas and coffee at our Senior events. If you have any skill which you think might be useful to us, or would like to help in any way, please get in touch.
Please visit our website at www.budworthhall.co.uk to explore our photo gallery, learn more about the building’s history, check regular clubs and events and news, and find out about hire rates. You can also check our diary if you are looking to hire our facilities for your own event. You will find news of our events on our social media pages and notice board.
Hire and Contact details: –
The Budworth Hall office is closed, but the Ballroom, Concert Hall, Committee Room, and Bar Area are available for hire 7 days a week at competitive rates. For enquiries, please email budworthhall-ongar@outlook.com with your name, telephone number, and enquiry details. Please only telephone us on 07918 462959 if you have no access to email, and leave a message. Someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
If you are thinking of starting a weekly or regular event, please contact us and arrange to have a look at our facilities.
The onsite Coffee Bar and Restaurant is run by Nerissa and Claire and is open Tuesday to Saturday.
Jane Battersby for The Ongar and District Community Association.