New community hall opens in Worlingham after 13-year project

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:00

A brand new community hall has opened in Worlingham, bringing new facilities to the community after a project 13 years in the making.

The new hall is located on Rectory Lane, with the charity behind the project encouraging local people to make the most of the facilities.

Wendy Summerfield (pictured) is one of the team behind the building and says the opening marks the completion of a long-running project to provide a new community space for Worlingham.

Organisers are now hoping residents will make use of the new hall and the facilities it provides.

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