History
The Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall opened in 1983 and was named after local County and Parish Councillor, Gordon Bennett, who had died the previous year.
An extension, including a bar, lounge and Council Chamber for The Parish Council was added in 1987.
Day to day management
Thurcroft Parish Council employs one caretaker and one part-time cleaner that manage the day-to-day activities of Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall. General management of the grass outside the hall is outsourced to a tendered contractor.
Facilities
Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall has facilities for large parties and stage shows in the main hall with access to dressing rooms leading off the main stage.
There are additional facilities with a fully licensed bar in the lounge area, and kitchen facilities both located in rooms connected to the main hall.
There are also facilities to hire the smaller rooms at a reduced hire rate and meeting room facilities located in the Council Chamber.
Regular events
These are the regular events that take place in the Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall every week. If you are interested in attending a class, please don't hesitate to get in touch to ensure there are no changes to times or days.
Monday
- Craft Club - 13:00-15:30
- Yoga - 18:00-19:15
- Theatre Group - 19:15-21:45
Tuesday
- Toddler Group - 09:00-11:00
- Making Space - 13:00-15:45 (First Tuesday of the month ONLY)
- Clubbersise - 18:30-20:00
Wednesday
- Toddler Group - 12:00-14:45
- Theatre Group - 19:15-21:45
Thursday
- Slimming World - 16:00-20:30
Friday
- Sewing Group - 09:30-14:45
* Pricing details are correct for the financial year 2022/23
Pricing (Parties) *
Party (with bar): £90**
Children's Party (No bar): £70**
Christening: £70-90**
Full Wedding : £150 ***
Pricing (Groups) *
Large Room: £20 per hour
Small Room: £10 per hour
Meeting Room: £10 per hour
Terms and Conditions
If you would like to book the hall, please see our terms and conditions here.
Location
Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall
Green Arbour Road
Thurcroft
ROTHERHAM
S66 9DD
Contact
Caretaker: 07767 692017
** Party bookings are based on a 19:00-23:00. Any extra booking hours will be charged at £15 per hour. An extra £10 will be charged for Bouncy Castle and companies will need to provide their insurance details before the event.
*** Full Weddings will include full day venue hire