15 Jun 2026
Many of you will know that we engaged with the village and surrounding area about the future of our 130 year old building, asking for views on our future. A survey was available both online and in paper format between February and May 2026 for people to give us their...
23 Apr 2026
The Institute held its annual AGM on Wednesday 10 June and we are very grateful to everyone who attended the meeting.
The AGM re-elected 10 trustees for 2026-27 and 5 new trustees joined the committee, making a total of 15 trustees for the coming year. The Chair thanked Roger Turner...
Read more - Wylam Institute AGM 10 June: post meeting update
23 Apr 2026
Wylam Institute has launched an email database to keep residents and visitors up-to-date with news and updates including events coming up, the future plans for the redevelopment of this historic building, and general updates for hirers and visitors.
If you would like to sign up to the database, please email...
Read more - Sign up to our new email database to receive the latest updates from the Institute
23 Apr 2026
We were delighted to celebrate our 130th anniversary at the Institute from 10-12 April. One of Northumberland's oldest and largest village halls, the Institute has long been at the heart of village life, providing a welcoming venue for classes, groups and special gatherings across generations.
Originally constructed in...
Read more - 130th anniversary celebratory weekend at Wylam Institute
16 Mar 2026
On 11 April 1896, Sir JWH Riddell opened the Institute as a reading and recreation room and 130 years later, on 11 April 2026, we will be celebrating the anniversary of Wylam Institute opening as a community building for the residents of Wylam and surrounding area.
When it opened in...
9 Feb 2026
The Institute is a registered charity, independent of any other organisation in Wylam and managed by a dedicated group of trustees and staff. Having lost a valuable source of income in the last nine months, the Institute will soon struggle to avoid the huge costs of maintaining a Victorian building...
Read more - Consultation and questionnaire on the future of Wylam Institute
2 Feb 2026
Our online calendar and booking system is now live on the website in the Bookings tab.
You can view availability to the end of the year and check out if a date is available for a booking. If you would like to make a booking, click on the + button...
Read more - New availability calendar and online booking available
20 Jan 2026
On 21 January 2026 the Institute are having three trees removed in the garden, and some general cutting back and tidying work.
All of the trees in the Institute garden are self-seeded and have been left to mature over the years. Two sycamore trees have split trunks and have been...
19 Jan 2026
Our online booking system through Hallmaster is live on our bookings page. You can view availability and make a booking by clicking the + button in the corner of the date you require.
If you are a first time hirer on the system, you'll need to register and set up...
18 Nov 2025
Community Action Northumberland (CAN) and the West Northumberland Community Buildings Consortium (WNCBC) both offer support to village halls and other community buildings. The Institute attends events and networking opportunities arranged by CAN and WNCBC to learn about new initiatives and hear information shared by these organisations and meet other hall...
Read more - Connections to organisations who support village halls