Downham Village Hall

16/05/2026

Cakes are cooking, Tea and Coffee is ready. Free raffle ticket. See you all later Downham Village Hall 2-5 open day. Oh did I mention it is free entry and tea and coffee is free

11/05/2026

🌿 Downham Village Hall Open Day — 16th May, from 2pm 🌿

Come and join us for a relaxed afternoon celebrating our newly refreshed spaces and the wonderful community who use them. If you’re planning a birthday party, christening, charity event or just a good old get‑together, this is the perfect chance to explore what the hall has to offer.

✨ What’s on:
🖼 Local artist Caroline Assheton in the Top Room
🎭 Stands from hall users, including Stage Two Downham theatre group
St Leonards Downham Parish Church
🎶 Live acoustic guitarist
🌱 Our new Wellbeing Room with Catalyst Pilates, Ener-chi healing Soulful Infusions
🍰 Homemade treats from our lovely committee in the main kitchen
🎟 Free raffle ticket for every visitor

It’s a lovely way to meet local groups, discover new activities, and see how the space could work for your next event.

We’d love to welcome you on Thursday 16th May from 2pm.

10/05/2026

Feeling stiff, tight or achy lately — or simply wanting to feel stronger and more toned?
You’re not alone and mat Pilates can help!

My small‑group Pilates classes in Downham & Sabden are the perfect mid‑week reset — welcoming, supportive and ideal for all abilities and designed to improve how your body feels and how it performs.

Mats and equipment are all provided… you just bring yourself. Everyone welcome.

This week’s sessions:
Downham Village Hall – Wednesday 6pm, Friday 5.30pm
Sabden Village Hall – Thursdays 6pm & 7.15pm

If you’ve been thinking about trying Pilates, this is your sign.
Message 07545 854590 to book your mat or book online https://catalystpilates.simplybook.it/v2/

13/04/2026

A busy week of positive, movement at Downham Village Hall.
NEW Chair Pilates - Friday 1pm
Mat Pilates - Wednesday and Friday 6pm
Contact details below

29/03/2026

🪑 Gentle Chair Pilates — Starting Friday 17th April 🌿

Join us for a calming, empowering movement experience designed to support your body and get you moving.

🕐 Fridays at 1pm
📍 Downham Village Hall
⏳ 45-minute class followed by tea, coffee & connection
💷 £5 per session

This class is perfect for:
✨ Beginners
✨ Those with limited mobility or recovering from injury
✨ Anyone who prefers a seated, supportive practice
✨ Older adults or anyone seeking gentle movement

We’ll explore breath-led Pilates using the chair for stability — building strength, improving posture, and gently mobilising the spine, hips, and shoulders in a welcoming space.

Message or book online https://catalystpilates.simplybook.it/v2/

29/03/2026

27/03/2026

Last weekend a working party of Volunteers spent the morning cleaning and painting areas of the hall after the extensive works to fit the new heating system. Thank you to all that helped. We are now getting ready for our open day date TBC. Watch this space for more news.

04/02/2026

✨ Pilates at Downham Village Hall — Tonight! ✨
If you’ve been thinking about giving Pilates a try, this is your gentle nudge. My mixed‑level class is running this evening, and you’re so welcome to join us.

🕕 6pm
📍 Downham Village Hall
💷 £6

Please book your spot so I know how many mats to set up — just drop me a message to reserve your place or use my booking system: https://catalystpilates.simplybook.it/v2/

Come along and give it a go, no pressure, no perfection, just progress.

30/01/2026

Phew we have made it through January and there has been a lot of work going on in the hall. The new heating system is nearing completion, with a modern updated heating solution.

Stage 2 have started to prepare for the next performance.

And we have a new Pilates class starting in February Wednesday and Friday from 6pm with places selling fast l. If you want to book use the link below.

https://catalystpilates.simplybook.it/v2/

We some exciting events planned this year the committee are hard at work behind the scenes. Watch this space.

Booking system for `Beauty and wellness`