Hall Facilities

The Main Hall (17.5m x 6.5m)

The Main Hall is an airy but welcoming space with the original polished wood floor. 100 people can be seated ‘theatre style’ and 80 can be comfortably seated at tables for a meal. The hall is well lit but is also fitted with dimmable uplighters to create a  more relaxed atmosphere.

The large stage

The large stage well equipped with lighting and sound system, is situated at one end of the hall. It is fitted with heavy ‘theatre’ style curtains. Both sets of door in the main hall are fitted with this type of curtains and together with drop down blinds at the windows this provides an efficient ‘blackout’ for stage productions, overhead presentations etc.  A small ‘green room’ with its own toilet can be accessed from the main hall or the back of the stage.

Entrance

 

The Kitchen

The kitchen is fully equipped with rage cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, warming cupboard, microwave etc. to allow catering for up to 100 guests. A serving hatch opens directly on to the main hall.The kitchen is also equipped with matching crockery and cutlery to provide complete place settings for a three course meal and coffee for up to ninety guests. Wine glasses and tumblers are also available.

The Robin Howell Room

Is a small room which can be used for meetings of up to ten people. It is also a useful space to lay out a buffet as it has direct access to the kitchen and double door which opens onto the main hall

The Bar

A licensed bar is available (dependent on availability of BVH volunteers to staff the bar). Hirers may request specific wines, beers and other drinks to be ordered specially for an event. However, a minimum of 2 weeks-notice is required and any unsold stock of specific items may be charged to the hirer.

No alcohol may be served or consumed at any event held in the hall that is NOT purchased from the bar.

No alcohol may be consumed on the premises by any person under the age of 18.