Hiring Wereham Village Hall

Hall Hire

Hiring the Village Hall

The following spaces are available to hire. It is also possible to book the village hall in its entirety.

To commence your booking click on the ‘Make a Booking’ button.

The Main Hall

Key Information

Dimensions 18.0 metres (59’0”) x 10.0 metres (32’9”)

Theatre Style – Approx. Capacity 170
Banqueting Style – Approx. Capacity 150
Wedding/Dinner-Dance – Approx. Capacity 120
Standing 230-260 people, depending on the nature of the event.

There is also the potential to erect a marquee along the northern side of the hall, where there are 3 large windows/doors which would increase numbers by 30.

We also have portable staging that can be hired for a £60 one-off charge – the total surface area of the staging is 15 square metres, made up of six 2 metre by 1 metre units, and three 1 metre by 1 metre units. The stage can be set at 200 mm, 400mm or 600mm.

Wedding packages:

Venue Hire Package 1 – 6pm Friday to 12pm Sunday £950. (plus a £250 refundable damage deposit)

Venue Hire Package 2 – 8am Saturday to 12pm Sunday £775. (plus a £250 refundable damage deposit)

Please contact us for details of additional staffing and technical request/costs.

To make an enquiry, click on the ‘Make a Booking‘ button and complete the enquiry form.

Thank you to Mr F who recently hired the facility for a family celebration, he advised that the hall ‘stayed at a comfortable temperature throughout our hire period regardless of the bright sunlight pouring in, the outside temperature drop as the sun went down or the bodies that arrived to add their heat. Very impressive.’ Thank you!

Audio Visual Equipment

Modern audio and visual equipment to support all uses with a plug and play box –

A Stereo sound system that enables you to plug and play music from your device eg: mobile, laptop, tablet or MP3, providing it is fitted with a headphone connector.
A front to rear microphone link enables live bands and amateur dramatics to provide their own links between the front microphones and rear position (for use with their mixer device) – no more trailing wires!
Two radio microphones.
An induction Loop system for those who wear hearing aids. It is fully automatic and connected to the stereo sound system. Switch located at the front by the Sound Cupboard.
A full High definition wide screen projection system is provided and images up to 4m can be displayed. Sound is also connected to the stereo sound system via the headphone connector. Connection point at the plug and play box is HDMI compatible.

Sports Equipment

We currently have the following equipment on loan from the Sports Development Department:

Badminton kwik net and court marker set with associated equipment

Community Room

Key Information

For local businesses, organisations and community groups which require meeting/conference/training space, supported with AV equipment.

We are able to offer catering for meetings, i.e. coffee/tea and biscuits. Contact us for further information.

There are various options depending on use:

Dimensions 5.5 metres (18’0”) x 4.4 metres (14’3”)

Theatre Style – Approx. Capacity 28
Boardroom Style – Approx. Capacity 16
Classroom Style – Approx. Capacity 20

Equipment

The community room is fitted with a stereo sound system and wide screen projector.
Plus magnetic/white board for
meeting purposes.
Connections are via HDMI (laptop) for all sound.
Three walls of the room are fitted with wall mounted banks of sockets and LAN connection for laptops.

Meeting Room

Key Information

Holds up to 4 people max. Ideal for hot desking, health practitioners, interview room.

Dimensions 2.8 metres (9’2”) x 2.6 metres (8’6”)

Theatre Style – Not Applicable
Boardroom Style – Approx. Capacity 4
Classroom Style – Not Applicable

Equipment

Medical sink
Wall mounted bank of sockets and LAN connections

Entire Village Hall

Key Information

The village hall is available to book in its entirety, which includes all of the above plus sole usage of the foyer area

Equipment

Wifi enabled Smart TV

Foyer Area

Key Information

Available for drop in hot desking during open hours – no need to book.

Sole usage of the foyer area is included in bookings for the entire village hall.

Dimensions 5.7 metres (18’6”) x 5.7 metres (18’6”)

Informal Reception Style ±30 (12 seated <20 standing)

Kitchen

Catering / Kitchen

Full catering kitchen that can be hired.

The village hall operates it’s own cafe service weekdays 10am to 2:45pm. If you require the kitchen during these hours, please discuss with the office.

If the kitchen is essential to your booking, we recommend that you book it out with your hall hire.

If you intend to undertake food preparation or arrange a bar for your event, you will be required to hire the kitchen with your booking, this will ensure sole use of the kitchen for your event.

Bars can be set up in the kitchen.

Kitchen funded by Wren

Equipment

Fridge
Freezer
2 x 4 zone induction hobs
2 electric fan ovens with drop down doors.
Wall mounted water boiler delivering approx. 200 hot drinks per hour.
Catering dishwasher, 540 plates per hour; 2 or 3 minute wash cycle.
2 tier prep table on lockable castors.

Pricing

The costs of hiring the Hall are:

Main Hall £12 per hour
Community Room £10 per hour
Meeting Room £7.50 per hour

Exclusive use of the kitchen £25 one-off charge

All bookings are also subject to a 75p online booking fee.
Portable Staging £60 one -off charge.

Please note that set up, clearing and cleaning must be carried out within the booking period otherwise damage deposit will be lost.

Damage Deposit

Weddings and adult parties will be charged a damage deposit of £250. Similarly, exhibitions and conferences will be charged a damages deposit of £100. For other events a damage deposit of up to £50 will apply depending on the nature of the event.

Cancellation Policy

If the Hirer cancels the booking before the date of the event, the Committee reserve the right to make the following charges:

• Within 7 days – 100% of the total fee (including booking fee)

• Within 14 days – 50% of the total fee (including booking fee)

• Within 28 days – full refund given but deposit retained

• Beyond 28 days – full refund including any deposit

Enquiries

All enquiries please call bookings on 01366 502214.

We are keen to support community groups, to which we may offer preferential rates. Please contact us on 01366 502214 or via email on villagehallwereham@gmail.com to discuss.

Important Information

Before hiring the Hall please read the following documents (under review):

Terms & Conditions of Hire (including Hire Firehazard Responsibilities)

Equal Opportunities Policy

Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy – coming soon

Bouncy Castle Policy