Paull - A new community spirit!

TO CELEBRATE EVERYTHING POSITIVE ABOUT PAULL, then visit the new Paull Village Hall website.

Paull, a village of around 500 people, has undergone something of a transformation in community spirit over the last two years: - The St Andrew Church faced closure in 2007 unless funding for urgent roof repairs could be found, but in January last year the church was blessed by the Archbishop of York and villagers praised for their community efforts to keep it open. The church also now runs its own pop-in cafe that can be used as a base for those taking part in the village's unique Paull Heritage Trail.

Paull Scarecrow Festival

The Village Hall was also generally run-down and not used to its full potential, but now the Hall has a packed calendar of events and has ambitious plans to re-build itself as an iconic centre of local community activity.

The catalyst for these events has undoubtedly been the enthusiasm and drive of Village Hall and St Andrew Church Treasurer, Paul Cross. His passion for the area, its people and heritage has certainly inspired other villagers, ex-pats and supporters to get involved.

The Village Hall website itself is representative of the new lease of community life emanating from Paull and is a welcome addition to the growing number of hyperlocal community websites in the area.