The Village Halls Podcast
A podcast for anyone involved in the running of Britain's 10,000 village, church and community and anyone interested in the vital community services they provide.
Podcasting since 2021 • 74 episodes
The Village Halls Podcast
Latest Episodes
How a Small Village Hall Took on a Giant Energy Company—and Won
We trace how our village hall uncovered mislabelled “refunds,” challenged erratic post-fire electricity bills, and unlocked an £8,600 correction by fixing VAT status and metering. Calm persistence, clear records, and a smart meter turned chaos ...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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29:46
Stronger Together: The Village Hall Consortium Making Waves
The North Northumberland Village Halls Consortium demonstrates how 80 village halls work together to share knowledge, resources, and support across their rural communities. Their volunteer-led network provides crucial services like affordable P...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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27:43
From Draughty to Efficient: Transforming Community Spaces
We dive into the world of energy efficiency for village and community halls with experts Andy Mitchell and Phil Strickland from 21 Degrees, exploring practical solutions to reduce carbon footprints and energy costs.• Heat pumps can work...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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42:15
Insurance Decoded: What Do You Need To Know?
We discuss the crucial yet often overlooked topic of village hall insurance and launch a new listener poll to shape future episodes on insurance topics that matter most to trustees and committee members.• Insurance often becomes a prior...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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12:46