Launch of the village map 1990
Rimington Memorial Institute (the village hall) was formally opened on 29 October 1927. It is an official War Memorial and is on the Imperial War Museum’s register of war memorials (Ref. 42601).
The main hall is a well decorated, pleasant, bright and airy venue which boasts a superb maple floor for dancing, and a stage. There is also a hearing induction loop installed. Access to the hall is via a ramped walkway and full toilet facilities are available. There is a smaller room with two full sized snooker tables.
The hall can be booked for private and public functions –mornings, afternoons or evenings for events such as children's parties, christenings, anniversaries, ceilidhs etc. It is licensed for music and accommodation of up to 120 people. There are kitchen facilities for light refreshments and more ambitious meals, particularly if outside caterers are used. Alcohol can be served if free or on a "Bring Your Own " basis, but can also be sold if the hirer obtains their own Temporary Events License. There are limited bar facilities.
The Institute is a registered charity (no. 510256) and is run by a Committee comprising mainly, but not solely, representatives of the various groups who regularly use its facilities.
Officers (as at August 2023)
Chair David Seed
Secretary and bookings Andrea Perry 01200 445604
Treasurer Trevor Marklew 07900 825281
Should you want to find more about the August 1919 Peace Day which inspired the building of The Memorial Institute click here (PDF)
Should you want to find more about the development of The Memorial Institute click here (PDF)
The Memorial Insitute has been the venue for many village events over the years, including many of the activities for the celebration of the Queen's coronation in 1953.
To see the Coronation Celebrations progamme click here
Interior of the hall and memorial lists
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It is not a competitive club, its ethos being friendliness and encouragement coupled with a good sense of humour. There is an annual fee, or for casual attendance, a small charge per evening. Tea, coffee or cordial and biscuits are provided.
Doubles are played each evening and a social meal out is sometimes arranged.
Soft soled shoes must be worn whilst playing and the club has a limited selection of bowls available or on loan.
New players of all abilities are always welcome as are spectators who just want to come along and watch and chat.
For further information, please contact:
Brian Stott 01282 860349Pilates 7 pm to 8 pmContact: Catherine (Beresford)Phone: 07953176011WednesdayVaried Exercise classes with Roefield Leisure leaders10.00 am to 11.00 amContact: Lesley (Marklew)Phone: 07909 150175Thursday Snooker Club7 pm to 10 pmContact; David (Seed)Phone: 07970636207 The Snooker Club is located in the Memorial Institute. Two snooker tables are available and there is an annual membership fee. A number of members meet on a Thursday evening for which a small charge is made. However, members can play snooker at any other time. On these occasions, the lights over the tables must always be switched on, but will only operate if the meter charge is met. Table Tennis7.00 pm onwardsContact: Michele (Bolton)Phone: 07777 634836
Women’s Institute
Formed in 1947 however, unfortunately ithe last meeting was held in 2022.
Rimington WI Albums
In 1993, all WIs in the Lancashire Federation were invited to produce a Scrapbook of life in their village during 1994 as a competition.
Christine Knowles and Barbara Spencer agreed to undertake this task taking photographs of all aspects of events, people, buildings and countryside etc throughout the year. They also gathered items of interest such as invitations to special events and newspaper clippings. These were all compiled and, with explanatory notes, displayed in a large album. They were delighted to be awarded a Highly Commended certificate and all the albums were displayed at a garden party held at Alston Hall, Longridge, in the summer of 1995.
The Lancashire WIs were later asked to produce another village record this time covering the years 1995 to 2005 and, again, Christine and Barbara gathered photos and items to produce a similar album. This was not a competition and no awards were made.
The two albums are a good record of life in Rimington in earlier days and newer residents will be able to see the changes made over the years and village characters from the past. They are held for safekeeping at the home of Barbara Spencer who now lives in Clitheroe and can be borrowed for viewing any time. Phone 01200 422853.
