Village Hall


The Village hall situated in the centre of the Village is a registered charity, which acts as a meeting place for most Village activities. The hall well equipped and maintained to a high standard. Capable of seating 120 comfortably, theatre style or at tables of eight. The hall has central heating and air conditioning for guaranteed comfort at any time of year. There is a fully equipped stage and extensive kitchen and bar area. The hall also has a smaller committee room with adjoining kitchenette.

Village Hall News
The AGM of the Village Hall took place on the 17th April 2009. Dick Ware was re-elected Chairman, John Ullman as Treasurer and David Smith, Secretary.

It is always good to see our President, Denis Hall attend our meeting. He was Chairman of the Management Committee that led the whole process of fund raising and building of our present Hall.

The Hall, now 27 years old, has been used for both happy and sad occasions in the Village during that time. Although used by the Church, School and W.I. regularly, it does need more support in order to maintain the high standard of appearance and maintenance.

The accounts showed a gloomy picture with revenue from hiring down 20% last year and it is not expected to increase in 2009. Any non essential improvements have been put on hold for the time being until bookings improve.

If you are not familiar with the Hall please ask me to show you what it has to offer and to everyone in the Village please help to promote it by mentioning it to your friends and colleagues as a Hall suitable for social and fitness activity

A photograph was taken at the Harvest Supper in October 2006 by John Jefford and kindly given to the Village hall. It has now been framed together with the Harvest Supper photograph taken in 1937.

A disabled ramp at the entrance to the Hall has recently been built. It is hoped this will make it easier for wheelchair users, parents with pushchairs and hirers off loading equipment to gain access.

The Hall will has a Premises Licence which allows the Hall to show films and plays, have indoor sporting events and supply alcohol.

Alcohol can be sold in the Hall, Monday to Saturday until 23.30 and Sunday 22.30, if necessary arrangements have been made with the Designated premises Supervisor.

Calendar of Events

The hall has a dedicated management committee and all bookings and administration are handled by Ann Lawrence.

For booking and information contact the dedicated Village Hall contact number 01494-433421 or click here to email your enquiry or booking request.

LETTING INFORMATION

Hirers are requested to view the-hall before making a booking by contacting the Booking Secretary on 01494 433421. A booking form is then prepared and submitted to the hirer who is required to sign if they agree to the standard conditions of hire and returned with the necessary deposit. The balance is required 10days before the hiring and a refundable security deposit is sometimes required.

Current charges for the hire of the Hall are available from the Booking Secretary with discounted rates for residents of the Village. The minimum letting period is 3 hours and guests must leave the Hall by 2330 hours. Teenage and coming of age parties are not permitted and other events, that might disturb the neighbours of the Village Hall.

HOW TO BOOK

Telephone 01494433421 or E-mail tisael@tiscali.co.uk for availability. Booking Agent will need to know required date and time of hiring. Setting up and clearing up time must be included.