Court House Users & Activities
The following activities take place regularly at the Court House:
Blofield Parish Council
Meets monthly. Local residents are welcome to attend, see their website for dates and times.
Gentle Yoga with Lynn
Join Lynn on a Monday or Wednesday and occasional Friday morning for a gentle yoga class suitable for beginners. Everyone welcome. Email yogawithlynn@icloud.com or call 07834 776385 for more information.
WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) Blofield Branch
The WEA has been providing high-quality educational opportunities to communities since 1903. Its vision is “a better world – equal, democratic and just: through adult education the WEA challenges and inspires individuals, communities and society”. The WEA Blofield Branch was established in November 1951; it has used the Court House as a venue for its courses since Tuesday 19 September 1989. For further information, contact the Branch Secretary by phone on 01603 537029 or by e-mail to blofield.branch@wea.ac.uk
- Community Hub: Owned by Blofield Parish Council and managed by a volunteer team, the Blofield Court House is now a community center hosting various activities, including Village Screen film nights, live jazz evenings, educational courses, and group meetings. It is available for hire for events like celebrations and meetings, with a main hall accommodating up to 50 people and a smaller Judge’s Room for up to 20. The facility offers onsite parking, a modern kitchen, a garden, audiovisual facilities, and Wi-Fi.
- Regular Users: The Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) Blofield Branch has used the courthouse since September 19, 1989, for adult education courses. Past courses included topics like “Highwaymen vs The Georgian Judicial System” (January 23–February 6, 2024) and “Alfred Hitchcock - The British Movies” (February 27–March 19, 2024).
- Parish Council Meetings: Blofield Parish Council holds monthly meetings, typically on Mondays at 7:30 PM in the main hall, with agendas posted on village notice boards. An Annual Meeting of the Parish is held in May, alternating between the courthouse and Heathlands Community Centre.