Press Release

Teynham Community Hall Reopens
with New Flooring

Teynham, Kent – Monday 7 October 2024

Teynham Parish Council is delighted to announce the reopening of the Teynham Community Hall following the successful replacement of its flooring. After four weeks of dedicated work by Gransdens Construction Ltd, the hall is now open for bookings and ready to welcome back community groups and events.

The Parish Council extends its gratitude to the FCC Community Foundation for their generous grant, which made this essential renovation possible. The new flooring not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the hall but also ensures a safer environment for all users.

The renovation project was overseen by Cllr. Clive Brodigan and Cllr. Brian Sharman, both long-serving members of the Teynham Parish Council. Cllr. Sharman explained, "After over 60 years, the floor needed to be replaced. Water ingress had damaged the structure below the old floor, creating an uneven surface and, in some parts, rotten floorboards. Our contractors have stripped out the old floor and replaced it with a multifunctional sports floor, comprising 22mm solid hardwood floorboards fastened to a resilient subfloor system, over a damp-proof membrane, suitable for dancing, bowls, and everyday community events. External rainwater drainage work has also been carried out." He also expressed his gratitude to the Parish Clerk, Hayley Steel, for managing the project.

Chairman of Teynham Parish Council, Paul Townson, added, "We are delighted to see the Teynham Community Hall ready to serve our community once again. We look forward to welcoming back our community groups and hosting a variety of events in this improved space."

For booking inquiries and more information, please contact the Parish Clerk, Hayley Steel, via email at clerk@teynhamparishcouncil.org or call 07985 662179 during office hours.

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Notes for editors

Teynham Parish Council

Teynham Parish Council represents a community of over 3,000 residents and is dedicated to serving their interests. We aim to enhance local services and facilities while fostering a strong sense of community spirit and engagement.

Teynham Community Hall

With over 200m2 open hall, stage, kitchen and bar, Teynham Community Hall provides a low cost venue for community groups and private hirers with groups of up to 100 people. The Teynham Community Hall is located at 89 Station Road, Teynham, ME9 9DU and owned/managed by the Parish Council.

Photos

Photo description: Members of the Teynham Short Mat Bowls Club trying out the new sprung wood sports floor at Teynham Community Hall, laid by Gransden Construction, represented by Marcus House, with ladies from Teynham WI, who also serve at the Drop-in-Café held fortnightly at the Hall, looking on. The new floor, replacing the old floor, which after over sixty years use had rotted, was contracted by Teynham Parish Council, chaired by Cllr Paul Townson, and financed by a substantial grant from FCC administered by Hayley Steel, Clerk to the Parish Council.

Work in progress

Photo description: External rainwater drainage work has also been carried out.

Photo description: Cllr Brian Sharman (second from left) and Cllr Clive Brodigan (right) meet members of Gransden Construction at the start of the project.

Additional Photos

Additional photos of work in progress are available via this link.