DEDICATED villagers in Paull have already saved the village school and raised �250,000 to keep the church.
Now, residents are being urged to help find �350,000 to rebuild the village hall.
The current venue needs knocking down, and replacing, and plans have been drawn up for a new hall, complete with an upstairs viewing gallery with views of the Humber.
The plans also include public toilets, an administrative office for the parish clerk, and an annexe to house a medical room.
Dianne Davies, Paull Parish Council clerk, said: "I have every confidence the villagers will help us raise the money needed.
"The current hall is past its sell-by date. I've lived here since 1970 and it wasn't new then.
"It has been refurbished, but it is no longer economically viable.
"We spoke to all the residents and a huge majority said they supported the plans."
The hall is currently used for everything from keep-fit classes to carpet bowls.
There is already �30,000 in the kitty from the Environment Agency. The village hall committee has raised another �5,500.
They are looking at other funding options, but hope villagers will rise to the challenge once more.
Paul Cross, of the management committee, said the only option is a rebuild on the site.
He said: "The next step is to apply for funding from organisations such as the Big Lottery.
"This isn't just an investment for the current villagers, but the children of the future."
Although the 62-year-old lives in Brough, he said he has been made to feel part of the village after meeting his wife Irene, who was brought up in Paull.
He said: "Paull is such a great community. I have been made to feel welcome."
If you want to help with the fundraising, call Mr Cross on 07711 797200, or e-mail crosspaulg@aol.com
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