The Mechanics Institute is a Registered Charity funded by membership fees and by many fundraising events organised by local people.  Many village meetings and events of all types are held here. The Main Hall, the Reading Room and the Annexe are available for groups and individuals to hire.

The Refurbishment and Extension Programme reached completion, and many residents of Kirkby and area were welcomed to the Official Re-Opening on Saturday 20 May 2006 at 10.15 am by John Peacock, a long standing Institute and Committee Member.

Membership fees.	£10.00 per annum
Hire charges
Main Hall	£15.00 per hour
Reading Room   Annex Kitchen	£5.50 per hour   £7.50/£11 per hr £10/£20 per session
Alcohol permission and bar units Third Party Levy for Alcohol Sales, not applicable to Bars run by MIVH	£25.00   £50.00
Party Hire (six hours) Standard, includes Main Hall, Reading Room, Kitchen, Alcohol permission Standard, plus Annex	£140/£150 £180/£190
Best crockery and cutlery (100 sets) Stage Lighting	£30.00 £4 per hour

For further details please telephone 01765 658438.