About the Greig
The main building was built in 1958, with finances supplied by Mr David Greig, a respected and successful businessman, who ran a chain of grocery stores. His wife, Hannah Susan, committed herself to working for and with the youth of Alcester and when she died her husband built the hall in her memory, hence it is still occasionally referred to as 'The Hannah Susan Greig Memorial Hall'. Since then buildings have been added and it has blossomed into being of enormous benefit to the whole community, still supporting the youth but not to the exclusion of the rest of the community.
Who uses The Greig?
This professionally managed centre is home to more than 50 regular groups, a sizeable number meeting weekly or monthly, ranging from Badminton to Ballet, Karate to Choirs, with an age range or 3 months to 93 years. Happily over the past year the numbers through the door have increased significantly both with an increase in regular groups as well as people attending anything from health and fitness sessions, to theatre shows, concerts and art events, plus many functions such as weddings, parties, children's activities etc.
From the above it is easy to determine why The Greig is such an important centre for Alcester and its surrounding area. It's been a part of the town a long time. It's had its ups and downs but who hasn't over the course of 50 years?
Who runs The Greig?
Contrary to common belief the site is not run by any council. It is helped and partially funded by Stratford Upon Avon District Council and Alcester Town Council. The remainder is financed by a Registered Charity - The Hannah Susan Greig Memorial Trust No 1114132, which is a collaboration of interested and committed local people, along with members of the Greig family, who oversee the management of the site, it's projects and operation, with the help and advice of professional employees.
The Greig...at the heart of the community.
Registered Charity 1114132