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Focused Elements:
You can have these explanations read out loud by clicking on 'Speak Explanation' (access key 'a')
These controls are to provide alternative means of accessing the information on this page. Two main facilities are provided: adjusting the text size and listening to the text on the page.
1) Adjusting Text Size:
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2) Listening to the Text
You can adjust the pitch of the spoken word, the rate or speed of delivery and the volume. You can also choose the voice to use by clicking on the drop-down list. The default voice is whatever is the standard for the computer and browser you are using.
To set your default, please refer to the description in the Accessibility Statement.
There are normally three sections of text on the page that you can listen to: the headings, the main text and a selection. Click on 'Speak Headings to speak the page headings (access key 'l'). Click on 'Speak Main Text' (access key 'q') to listen to the main text.
You can also select an area of text in the page using standard select methods and click on 'Speak Selection' (access key 'w') to read the selection aloud.
You can enable the reading out loud of the element that currently has focus by clicking on 'Start Focus Speaking' (access key 'f') and you can stop this by clicking on 'Stop Focus Speaking' (access key 'd').
You can pause the audio by clicking on 'Pause' (access key 'r') and resume by clicking on 'Resume' (access key 't').
To cancel or stop the audio click on 'Cancel' (access key 'y'). To restart the current audio from the beginning, click on 'Restart' (access key 'k').
To hide the accessibility controls click on 'Hide Panel' (access key 'h')
To hide this explanation click on 'Hide Explanation' (access key 'x')
Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Leusdon Memorial Hall
Leusdon Memorial Hall has recently undergone a revamp and updating with improved heating,
lighting and total redecoration so it is now able to offer enhanced facilities.
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There is vehicle access for disabled drivers and passengers making it possible to drive to a level drop off point immediately adjacent to the Hall.
There is parking for at least 50 cars within 20 yards of the hall.
Other facilities include:
- Kitchen with fitted cooker and fridge
- Toilets including Disabled and Baby Changing Facilities
- A Stage
There are facilities to cater for up to 100 people including tables, chairs, cutlery and crockery
Regular activities are:
- Whist Drives every fortnight
- Monthly Coffee mornings and table top sale, hugely popular amongst residents and visitors alike.
- Weekly Choir Practise
- Badminton
- Bingo
- Afternoon Teas which have a growing following
Leusdon Memorial Hall has also been home to the Moorland Merrymakers for the past 50 years who put on shows playing to up to 800 people a year.
Due to the Hall’s proximity to Leusdon Church, it is ideally placed for:
- Wedding Receptions
- Baptism Parties and Wakes
- Family Parties,
- Meetings
- Courses
- Band practices
The Hall is situated in the heart of the moor with no very near neighbours
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For details of how to hire and terms please contact:
Amanda Routley 01364 631432
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The information on this page was last modified on April 15 2020 13:31:40.