About Our Hall
Welcome to Bishop Sutton Village Hall, the heart of community life in the Chew Valley. Our hall has long been a flexible and welcoming space for people to meet, celebrate, learn, and connect
At the Heart of Village Life
Bishop Sutton Village Hall has been a central part of local life for generations. Whether it's a family celebration, a regular fitness class, or a community performance, the hall provides a warm and welcoming space for people of all ages. We are proud to support a wide variety of groups and activities that bring the community together, week in and week out.
Flexible Spaces for Every Occasion
Our hall and training room are designed to be adaptable, making them suitable for everything from small meetings to large-scale events. With kitchen facilities, stage lighting, audio equipment, and parking on-site, it’s an ideal venue for private hire, public functions, and everything in between. We’re always happy to work with individuals, groups, and organisations to help make their event a success.
The History Of Our Hall
The original Bishop Sutton & Stowey Village Hall was officially opened on 22 November 1922 thanks to the dedication of local residents Miss Yeatman and Miss Ward, who used £400 raised during their wartime service in Rouen to fund its construction. Built on land from Mr. J. Lovell and constructed by Mr. T. Treasure with help from local volunteers, the hall quickly became a centre for village life.
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Replacing the old hall, our new building opened its doors in September 1996. From that moment, it has served as the centre of village life — a place where people come together for events, activities, and celebrations of every kind.
Our Committee
Committee Chairman
Derek Maltby​
Following early retirement from the police service Derek started his own security business in 1999, retiring in 2024. He joined the committee as chairman in February 2023.
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Administrator
Holly Gay​
Holly moved to Bishop Sutton in March 2023 has worked for the NHS since 2016 in a full-time administrative role. She became the administrator for the committee on a part-time basis in October 2024 to assist with admin and financial duties. She was elected to the committee in March 2025.
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Vice Chair
Pat French
Secretary
Vacant
Booking Officer
Dave Shepherd
Trustee
Liz Banwell
Member
Dave Duckett
Our Community Partners
Local Defibrillators
Bishop Sutton Village Hall
Wick Road
Bishop Sutton
Bristol
BS39 5XQ
Red Lion Public House
The Street
Bishop Sutton
Bristol
BS39 5UT
Community Library
The Old Methodist Church, The Street
Bishop Sutton
BS39 5UU
Chew Valley Caravan Park
Ham Lane
Bishop Sutton
Bristol
BS39 5TY
Bishop Sutton Tennis Club
Wick Road
Stowey
Bristol
BS39 5TP
Bishop Sutton Primary
Wick Road
Bishop Sutton
Bristol
BS39 5XD
Policies
For transparency and ease of access, we’ve made our key policies and documents available for download below. Please contact us if you need further information.