HISTORY
WEBHEATH - it is said that the name first appeared in documents from the 15th century, where it was referred to as Webheath & Cur Lane. Until the early 1800's Webheath had a rural economy.
The Parish Council was formed as a result of the Local Government Act 1894.
The land for the Village Hall was bought by Mr. Victor Woodfield, who gave it to the Village, with £180 from Church funds used to go towards the cost of the wooden building. It is understood that this was built around 1925. Originally it had a bowling green at the back, which is now the current car park at the rear of the building. The bowling green was moved to the back of the Village Hall in 1968 when the new Rose & Crown pub was built.
The Village Hall was not allowed to serve alcoholic drinks until the 1960's, due to a clause in the original deeds imposed by the benefactor who donated the land.
When Queen Elizabeth II was crowned, a party was held on Tuesday 2nd June 1953 at the Village Hall to celebrate the occasion. The event included a House decoration competition, a Fancy Dress Parade and a social evening before a Bonfire at 11pm on a nearby field.
Webheath W.I. was formed in the 1950's & met for many years in the Village Hall, until the Group folded due to lack of members around 2003. In the small room of the Hall is an embroidered collage of Webheath from 1976, made by members of Webheath Woman's Institute, for the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Village Hall.
The White Heather Club, formed by local residents in the 40's or 50's, is a social club that met in the school room on the Village Hall. In 1960, the club was takn over by the W.V.S. (now the W.R.V.S.) who renamed it 'The White Heather Club'.
In the entrance to the Village Hall is a commemorative plaque to all members of the Webheath Branch of The Royal British Legion (Men's & Women's sections), in rememberance of their past service to the village of Webheath.
"Lest We Forget"
