Chickerell Parish Plan - Dorsetforyou.com

4
There are a number of halls within the Parish which are used by pre-school groups and clubs etc:-
Supermarket:-
Chickerell Town Council has consistently supported the provision of a supermarket in the
Weymouth/Chickerell border area for some time. The Chickerell Downs development did allocate
a retail site at Drakes Avenue, however, this opportunity was never taken up and the site was
eventually re-allocated for more housing.
The survey results indicated that 85% of respondents within the Parish shop in Weymouth for the
bulk of their food shopping requirements.
Churches
There are six churches within the Parish:- two
Church of England; the Methodist; the
Congregational Evangelical; the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the
Gospel Hall - with two other churches across
the border in Weymouth which also serve
parts of the Chickerell Parish.
The Parish Plan survey results indicated
strong support for local churches.
St Mary the Virgin, North Square
Community Halls
Willowbed Hall, Putton Lane, Chickerell Village
Owned by the Town Council and run by the Village Hall Management Committee. Although a
relatively new building, consideration is being given to possible improvements in order that it can
be used more extensively. It was felt the Hall lacked flexibility, being one large single room. If
alterations were to be made at some time in the future, thought may be given to providing space
for a smaller meeting room and it should be noted that there was support in the survey for the
creation of a performing stage. There was also support in the Parish Plan survey for more
community involvement and informal meetings such as a weekly coffee morning.
Victory Hall, Charlestown
Owned and run by the local community, following considerable maintenance work by volunteers in
2006, both the hall and the grounds have been greatly improved. The Hall is available to hire for
various functions and is currently used on a weekly basis for dance and aerobic classes.
Chickerell Methodist Church Hall, North Square, Chickerell Village
Currently used by a pre-school group and available for hire.
The Sports Pavilion, School Hill, Chickerell Village
This new facility was funded by the local community as well as money provided by developers and
it is available for hire through the Town Council. It is currently used by a local toddler group.
St Edmund's Church Hall, Lanehouse
Although located in Weymouth, a well-used facility for Littlesea residents in particular.