A public meeting in Putley will debate whether the community is to have its own 'pyramid' in the middle of the village green.

The pyramid is the favoured option as a replacement for the 1920s village hall.

The public meeting is on Thursday (January 15), at 7.30pm, at the hall.

Hall secretary David Pealing said: "The more radical approach is to replace the existing building with a smaller, modern and high-environmental specification structure, already nicknamed the Putley Pyramid. The idea of a new hall is the favoured option."

Villagers at the meeting will be able to look at two plans. One is for the pyramid and the other is for a refurbishment of the existing hall, making full use of the existing structure.

Mr Pealing said: "It is hoped that the residents of Putley, Aylton, Little Marcle and Pixley will attend to make their views known. Following this meeting, plans will be drawn up and funding sought for the hall's redevelopment."

Mr Pealing said that a Lottery award would be sought if there was public support and that the pyramid could be built for as little as £200,000.

The building would be made of wood, glass and brick and feature solar panels to keep down heating costs. The pyramid would be the eye-catching roof to a square base.

The current building costs £4 per hour to heat and the hall committee hopes the pyramid's unusual design and cheaper running costs would make it popular as a hired venue for functions and groups from around the Ledbury area.

The current hall is already a popular venue for Big Apple events and for the annual feast enjoyed by members of the Little Marcle Branch of the Royal British Legion.

The drive towards getting a more modern village hall for Putley started in October, when the first public meeting was held, attended by around 60 people.

Since then, the hall committee has held talks with architect Trevor Hewett, who has returned with the two options.