Welcome to the Queensferry War Memorial Institute Website! Chester Road West - CH5 1SA
For over a century the War Memorial Institute has been part of the history of Queensferry and has been a welcoming venue for it's community activities. |
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE INSTITUTE.
1909-- the idea of a Liberal Club takes form.
1911-- Lease signed by the new trustees of the Liberal Club.
1914--1918---Great War; Liberal Club closed.
1920-- on 29th December, reopened as the Queensferry Institute and War Memorial.
1939--1945--The Second World War.
1986--Charity Commission Registration.
2005 --Institute designated as a Grade 2 listed building.
The building is in use most days of the week with groups ranging from dog training classes to a Slimming Club. The modest income from these activities is being --and has been--used to update the facilities in the building. Among recent projects carried out include the installment of a new heating system throughout and refurbishment of the kitchen. The conveniences have been upgraded and a disabled facility has been created, disabled access to the building is provided by a ramped walkway. Improvement to the exterior include a new wall, gates and railings and the scrub land to the side of the building has been cleared and landscaped providing a pleasant lawned area.
Further relevant info.
The institute is a Grade 2 listed building and enjoys a central location on the corner by the ASDA traffic lights in Queensferry.
The Institute has two rooms: 1 } large 8m X 16 m with attached kitchen. Hall has wood sprung dance floor. 2 } meeting/activity room 7m X 10m.
Venue Capacity; Institute is usually hired as a complete building. Minimum charge is £15 for the first hour ; £10 for each successive hour .
Large and small tables available also chairs for approx. 40.
Availability depends on existing bookings. Some day and evening bookings available.
Disabled facilities are provided by means of a ramp access to main building.
Off road parking on site for approx 25 vehicles.
The only possible negative feature is that there is no wi-fi or specialist audio visual equipment available !!
The Institute is run by a small group of volunteers, if you are interested in supporting the Institute or wish to hire it as a venue for your activity, please contact the chairman.
Chairman; G. Rudall. Telephone- 01244 535200 email-grudall@hotmail.com |