IT was the end of an era for villagers in Studley as diggers finally moved in to demolish its village hall.

Greswolde Construction, of Solihull, is carrying out work on the High Street site which will eventually see the construction of a new state-of-the-art building later this year.

The new venue will provide space for groups like the Studley Cygnet Players as well as room for a police office, meeting rooms and a coffee shop.