The new Village Hall and Sports Pavilion officially opened on Saturday, 21st September.
The evening started at 6.00pm in the Drill Hall where everyone drank a toast and bid farewell to a building which has served the village well for more than 100 years. Everyone then moved to the new Hall at 6.45pm for the official opening. This was followed by a buffet supper which was free of charge to everyone. There was a complimentary free drink to toast the new Hall. Following this, there was a bar which sold drinks at reduced prices. The Smithdon school band provided music. To end the evening, the Rector, Christopher Wood gave a blessing.