In 1892 The Parish Rooms at Sarisbury Green were gifted by Mrs. Louisa Seymour, sister of the vicar, for the use of the parishioners of Sarisbury. By the mid seventies the rooms had fallen into disrepair but plans to close them were opposed by the local community and the charity commissioners approved their transfer to new trustees in 1982.
Restoration
The new trustees embarked on a continuing programme of repair and refurbishment. New kitchens, toilets and a committee room were built. In recent years a new heating system has been installed and the insulation improved. An audio loop has been installed in the Parish Hall and the reading room with a sound amplifier system. The lighting level has been improved throughout and doorways and facilities have been improved to facilitate wheelchair access into and throughout the building. Light switches and door handles have been relocated at convenient heights with safety locks fitted to all external doors. The stage, which has not been used as such for years, has been removed and the Hall redecorated.
In making all these improvements care has been taken to preserve the charm of our late Victorian buildings whilst ensuring a safe, comfortable and convenient environment for all users.
The rooms are for hire and are used for educational, cultural and social activities including a pre-school, dog training classes, big bands and clarinet classes. They are regularly used for ballet classes and by a male-voice choir.
The well-equipped kitchens also make them an ideal venue for meetings and lectures, wedding receptions, children’s parties (under ten years old).
