Resources & Hire

Please remember that this is a community resource!

The Hall Committee would be pleased to discuss and support any new ventures or help to establish any new groups or activities.

The Village Hall Building

  • Spacious entrance foyer

  • Large main hall - 30m x 8m. Slightly larger than a badminton/touch tennis court.

  • A mobile stage is available at one end, with full lighting bar, mic facilities and curtains.

  • A large screen for cinema/projector requirements.

  • Sound system, including speakers throughout the building. Microphone and hearing loop systems are also available.

  • New seating for 50 people. Some extra seating available.

  • Community room - 8m x 6m.

  • Both rooms have a kitchen. The main hall has a very well-equipped kitchen with crockery and cutlery. The community room has a smaller independent kitchen.

  • Both rooms included male and female toilets.

  • Disabled toilet in foyer.

  • Large car park on site.

  • Full-sized pétanque or boule court and equipment.

Addtional equipment

  • A variety of tables for dining and display.

  • Blue padded chairs in good condition.

  • Crockery and cutlery for a variety of situations.

  • Mircrowave, small and glass panel fridges.

  • Industrial dishwasher.

Hire Charges

Please remember that this is a community resource!
The Hall Committee would be pleased to discuss and support any new ventures or help to establish new groups or activities.

Regular Community Activity:                   (per hour/half day-evening)
• Main Hall (and kitchen):        £5/£20
• Community Room (and kitchen):   £5/£20
• Regular activity groups from outside the parish:    £10/£40
• Individual, occasional, or commercial bookings:   £10/£40

Please Note: this to include all time in the Hall, including preparation and clearing up. An induction session is included to introduce all aspects of the Hall and sign the agreement.

Special Events (exclusive day or part day use)
•    Monday – Friday                                £90    
•    Saturday OR Sunday                         £120
•    Saturday AND Sunday                      £250
• with Friday night                            £300

Equipment:
•    Kitchen equipment included
•    Bluetooth audio system available and audio box (cassette, tape and hearing loop).
•    Audio-visual equipment can be arranged (large screen available).
•    Table tennis and indoor touch tennis can be hired and requires a short induction.
•    Mobile stage and lighting system are available (fee required).    
•    Post event cleaning fee can be negotiated.
Please Note: the loan of equipment off-site is for agreed local events and functions only, e.g. £3 per table £10 for 10 chairs, as agreed. A full replacement for damage is required.

Weekly Hall Activities

  • Table Tennis

    • Lottery funded ‘international’ quality equipment.

    • Tuesday afternoon ‘open’ club, 2-4pm. Available for hire - with induction.

    • Contact: stevepoynton@live.co.uk

  • Short Mat Bowls

    • Well equipped indoor facilities.

    • Monday evening club.

    • Contact: johnbar14@btinternet.com

  • Keep Fit

    • Well supported group led by a qualified trainer.

    • Wednesday afternoon, 2pm.

    • Contact: pabar68@btinternet.com

  • Yoga

    • Led by experienced teachers.

Regular Activities (varied times)

  • Spinning Group - A self-support group meeting monthly.

  • Gardening Club - A well organised group with many activities.

  • Parish Council - Monthly community meetings.

  • Holiday ‘Action Van’ for young people in the area.

  • Forde Abbey Disabled Riding group meetings.

  • Film Nights and similar occasional events.

Special Events

  • Weddings

  • Flower Shows

  • Arts Week

  • Wakes

  • Training Events

  • Celebration Events e.g. - Queen’s Jubilee

Patti’s Pétanque Court

  • Full-sized competition court.

  • Pétanque/boule equipment loan available.

  • Open to villagers at any time.

  • Open for groups/families with bookings.