1921

Peppard War Memorial Hall was built in memory of those men of the parish who gave their lives in the First World war.

Public subscriptions of about £2,000 were made and the building work was carried out by the local builder, Mr Arthur Butler.

1929   

Peppard Bowls Club formed.

An additional £1,000 was raised in the Parish, which resulted in the building of a stage and dressing rooms.

12 May

1937

A service was held in the hall on the day of King George VI's coronation. This was followed by the broadcast of the Coronation Service from Westminster Abbey.

Second World War

The Hall was used to run a weekly cinema show, which continued until 1958.

1945

VE Day celebrations coincided with the 150th anniversary of the Congregational Church in Blounts Court Road. A parade in 18th century costumes was followed by a concert in the Hall.

22 May

1953

A dance was held in the Hall to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Tennis was played on the site for many years until the club was deemed inactive in 1975.

1959-1965

An annual New Years Dance was held in the Hall.

November

1962

The Hall received charity status after much good work by the Treasurer, Mr Bowyer.

1965

Agreement reached with SEB on the renting of land for an electricity sub-station for the princely sum of £12 per year.

January

1970

Sonning Common & Peppard Table Tennis Club started using the Hall.

March

1970

The original playgroup organised by June Chandler ran five mornings per week.

1972

Oil-fired central heating and hot water system replaced the old electricity system.

March

1975

Tennis Club considered inactive.

1976

Peppard Bowls Club was given permission to extend its green to include the disused tennis courts.

1977

Performing Rights Licence issued for the first time.

1979

Peppard Bowls Club Golden Jubilee Year, which co-incided with the opening of the extended bowls green.

1986

Lease for the electricity sub-station renewed for 21 years at £12 per year.

1997

Chiltern Players started using the Hall regularly.

2007

Lease for the electricity sub-station renegotiated for £90 per year.

June 2008

Summer Fete held to riase money for refurbishment - £1,200 raised.