Welcome to
Shiplake Memorial Hall

Welcome to Shiplake Memorial Hall, a cherished landmark steeped in British history and community spirit. Situated amidst the picturesque countryside, our hall stands as a testament to the resilience and camaraderie of generations past and present.

At Shiplake Memorial Hall, we offer more than just a venue – we provide a hub for gatherings, celebrations and cherished memories. Whether you’re planning a community event, a private function or a local wedding, our hall welcomes you with open arms.

Events

Shiplake Community Cinema

Shiplake Community Cinema will be showing Charlie Chaplin’s 1925 film

‘The Gold Rush’ on Friday 9th May

This is part of the Hall’s Centenary celebrations. 

What could be more appropriate than ‘The Gold Rush’ which was produced in the same year that the Hall was founded.

Doors open at 6.45 for a 7.30 performance.

Tickets are £8 and can be purchased at the door.

There will be a bar with wine, beer and soft drinks.

Do come along and help to celebrate these two very different hundred year old events.

The Mysterious Murder at the Murder Mystery

It’s the rehearsal of the North Undersfield Theatrical Society’s (N.U.T.S). performance of ‘The Murder Mystery’, but things are not going quite as well as they could be, with a combination of actors with egos, secrets known and kept, and a dead body.  How will the cast and crew cope with the revelations after the untimely death of one of their founding members?  Surely nothing else can go wrong?  Or can it?

Shiplake Memorial Hall is 100 years old

Shiplake Memorial Hall was built in 1925 as a memorial to Reginald Mardon, a young soldier who died in the First World War and whose family lived in Shiplake. It has been used by the local community for a wide variety of uses over the last hundred years – from school room and playgroup to pantomimes and meetings.

In the past ten years the Hall has been sensitively updated and extended to meet modern standards and it continues to be an important venue for community activities, including the Tennis and Bowls clubs, the playing field and children’s play area.

This year the Hall will be celebrating its Centenary with a programme of events for the surrounding villages and their residents. A Film Night which will be showing a 1920s film and a Murder Mystery evening with a 1920s theme are planned for the spring and a Centenary Quiz will be held in the autumn.

During the summer there will be a Centenary Question Trail, a Photographic Competition and a community event which will include a Strawberry Tea and Vintage Vehicle display.

The Trustees and supporters of Shiplake Memorial Hall are looking forward to celebrating this important year with the local community and more information will be on the Village website and the Hall website.

Regular Activities