Facilities

Spacious Main Hall with Adjoining Holbrook Room

The Main Hall measures approximately 6 by 12 metres with double doors from the entrance hall and a link through to the adjoining smaller Holbrook Room which measures 5 metres square. The two spaces are separated by a sound-proofed sliding door and can be used together or separately. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a serving hatch opening onto the Holbrook Room. The kitchen has a cooking range, refrigerator, microwave, and large capacity water heater. Crockery, cutlery and glasses are available for hirers at no extra charge.

Separate Ladies and Gentlemen’s cloakrooms are accessed from the entrance hall and there is a further facility for those with disabilities.

Heating & Ventilation

The hall is centrally heated through a gas boiler. This is controlled by a thermostat located in the entrance lobby. There is no additional charge for heating but it is the responsibility of the hirer not to exceed reasonable levels.

The hall is equipped with a modern, fresh air, heat-recovery ventilation system which is adjustable according to the number of users.

Audio Visual System

The hall is equipped with an audio-visual system with a ceiling mounted projector and wall mounted screen and speakers. This system is available by arrangement and a fee of £10 charged. The hall benefits from recently installed acoustic panels in the ceiling. The LED lighting can be dimmed if necessary.

Staging can be provided if required.

Capacity

The maximum capacity of the hall for an informal gathering is 100. Chairs with padded seats are available for 70 people. Folding tables can seat 6 persons each.

Licensed Hire

The hall has a premises licence which allows for sale and supply of alcohol during specified times. It is essential that hirers read and understand when an alcohol licence is needed and the responsibilities selling or providing Alcohol places upon both the hirer and the Hall Trustees / Committee. Of particular note are the consequences of serving alcohol to minors.

Full details of our Alcohol Policy can be found on this website under Bookings – Conditions of Hire – Sub-section Alcohol Policy. Please be advised that There is a £25 charge to the hirer for using the Hall’s premises licence should permission be granted by the Hall Trustees / Committee.