Cavendish
A village nestling in the Stour Valley
A village nestling in the Stour Valley
A village nestling in the Stour Valley
The village hall was built in 1870 as a day and Sunday school. It was originally known as the Lecture Hall, but renamed the Memorial Hall in 1946 to remember those who died in two world wars. To the rear of the hall stands the Jubilee room, which was built in 1977 to celebrate the Queen’s silver jubilee, and is now permanently occupied by Cavendish Pre-School.
The hall provides a venue for many different societies, youth groups, parties, et cetera.
The main hall is large enough for a range of uses from badminton to plant fair. It has a stage to accommodate a pantomime or a band. With separate bar and kitchen areas, the hall is also popular for social events and club dinners.
The hall facilities continue to be developed by the Parish Council. To support this work or for more information about their plans, please contact Malcolm Halliday on 07971 626977.
Click here to view the Memorial Hall Page for enquiries and bookings.
In 1924 the Royal Fine Art Commission organised a competition to design a public telephone kiosk. This was won by the great architect Giles Gilbert Scott, who continued to refine his design based on the “moderne” aesthetics of the time. By 1935 kiosk number six (K6) had evolved and was rolled out across the country to become the British icon we know today.
Move forward to 1988, and the Cavendish box was removed from the site and replaced by BT’s more utilitarian style with an aluminium frame and three quarter length perspex sides. Fortunately the kiosk had previously been listed so, following swift action from the Parish Council chairman, a refurbished K6 was returned to the village.
The growth of mobile phones caused a marked decline in call box usage, and consequently BT began removing ‘redundant’ boxes. Fortunately, they offered many of their iconic kiosks for adoption by Parish Councils, etc, to be used for the benefit of the community.
Cavendish now use theirs as a Book and Games Exchange. It also contains local tourist information leaflets.
The bottle bank is located near to the church on Peacocks Road and generates a small income for the parish. Please dispose of your glass gently and especially gently in the evening and early morning.
Founded in 2011. 31 trees each donated by Cavendish residents. Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Sweet, Chestnut, Quince.....
The land ls owned by Havebury Housing Association and leased to Cavendish Parish Councils on 30 year lease.
Management team currently led by George Hardy. T. 01787 280 244.
