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We are excited to announce our new-format event this spring - Kids Easter Crafting! Saturday, 28th of March, between 1pm-3pm, we will hold our first crafting event dedicated to kids. For only £2 per child, adults can enjoy home-baked goods and a chat, while the kids craft under professional supervision. We are looking forward to all the amazing creations!

From the Parish Council: "A Neighbourhood Plan has become necessary due to plans by Taylor Wimpey to build approximately 300 houses on land next to Peregrine Close on Station Road. Whilst we cannot stop the development we can help to shape what is delivered in terms of housing stock, housing design, infrastructure and protection of valuable vistas and assets in the village." The consultation will take in the Cantley Village Hall on Thursday, 29th of January, between 6pm - 7:3

A primary focus in our plans for a new village hall is for the building to also serve as a neighbourhood health centre. We are making continuous efforts to attract funding for a new building that will, among other things, bring healthcare closer to our community members. We have recently met with Jerome Mayhew, MP for Broadland and Fakenham, to ask for support and guidance on how to attract the correct funding for our cause and how to make representatives and stakeholders aw

We are, as a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), committed to meeting the standards of the new, revised Code of Fundraising Practice code with its links to relevant legislation, guidance from regulators that has to be followed by law (statutory guidance), and wider advice which may be useful when fundraising. Read the new code. Watch a video from Fundraising Regulator explaining the new code.

At our November meeting, we were joined by Annick Wrench, a representative of the former Cantley School Association, to deliver the check for a generous donation. As most locals know, Cantley School closed before the beginning of the current school year, as a result of decreasing numbers of new pupils. The Cantley School Association has decided to entrust the Cantley Village Hall CIO with their remaining funds of £4,000, that are to be invested towards new play equipment wher

Cantley's British Sugar Factory has installed a new modular, gas-fired Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant in an effort to reduce the site's carbon footprint. We encourage British Sugar's decarbonisation goals for a better, healthier environment now and for generations to come. British Sugar has also issued a letter to local residents regarding road closures during this year's campaign. The letter outlines the actions they are taking to minimise disruption to local traffic r

This year, the week of 3rd to 7th of November marks the time for recognition of trustees all over the world. Cantley Village Hall would not be able to function without its trustees. They organise and deliver events for the whole community using their own time and oftentimes, resources. Thank you to current, past and future trustees! We are incredibly grateful.

Thursday, November 27th, at 6:30pm we will be hosting an exciting film screening from local filmmakers! The Keeper’s Daughter and The Seagull present a special live screening of "Time Travelling With Myself". An apathetic school boy must fight for his future when he realises his adventurous treasure hunting time bending companion seeks to control his destiny. Introducing Jake Clarke in his first lead role and featuring Louise Jameson  (Doctor Who, Emmerdale, Bergerac)  the se

Our partners, Social Moments Enterprise , have won the Community Organisation of the Year Award. Every Wednesday, Social Moments bring the Community Shop, which offers free food, to our village, and then hold the Early Explorers workshops for families with young children. Now in their 11th year, these awards celebrate the extraordinary individuals and groups who give their time, energy, and passion to make Broadland a better place to live, work, and visit. This could be throu

On Wednesday 22 of October, the Community Engagement Van was in the Cantley Village Hall car park to answer citizens' questions and offer guidance. What is the Help Hub van? The Help Hub van is a mobile space that will pop up at events and host sessions across our districts, providing support and advice to our residents. It will be attending community events in convenient and accessible locations, where residents can come along to talk to a member of the Help Hub team. No app

On the 15th of October 2025, Cantley Village Hall has received a letter of support from Jerome Mayhew, a member of Parliament for Broadland and Fakenham. The Village Hall will be able to use this letter of support to accompany our future grant applications. Here is what the letter states: To Whom It May Concern,  I am writing in support of the Cantley Village Hall Committee and their plans to deliver a new community facility with dedicated space for health and wellbeing serv

Social Moments are preparing a special Early Explorers event, with a spooky twist! That's right, it's a Halloween themed stay & play! On Wednesday, 29th October, from 11am to 12pm, join us at Cantley Village Hall for some messy play and creative crafts. To keep the spirits high, we encourage fancy dress! The craftier, the better! To create a special memory for everyone (and a good photo opportunity), the hall will be decorated accordingly. And don't get intimidated by the ea

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British Sugar has issued a letter to local residents regarding this year's campaign and road closures. Here is what the letter states: Ahead of the upcoming sugar beet campaign starting at Cantley next week, we would like to share with you the actions we are taking to minimise disruption to local traffic routes. Planning and Prevention We are working closely with National Highways, as they continue their improvement works on the A47. Earlier this month, we shared the recomme

Our quiz night for October 31st 2025 is getting a spooky makeover! During the final week in October, the hall will be decorated for Halloween for our themed events: Early Explorers Stay & Play and our monthly quiz night. Fancy dress is optional, but advised! Quiz night starts at 7:30pm on October 31st! Book a table at 07974065288 or joealdous@yahoo.com The Halloween special Early explorers starts at 11am on October 29th.

This Saturday, the general public is invited at 2pm to view the exhibits and take part in the raffle & tombola. For further details about...

Cantley Village Hall is now certified with the "Quality Mark" from the Charity Excellence Framework. With 40,000 members growing at a...

Cantley's British Sugar Factory has installed a new modular, gas-fired Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant in an effort to reduce the...

A message from Social Moments:   "Hey everyone,   We wanted to provide you an update on all things happening across the summer holidays: ...