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GROOMBRIDGE VILLAGE HALL
King Edward VII
Institute, Registered Charity Number 305234 [registered 1911]
Station Road
Groombridge, East Sussex TN3 9QX
HALLMARK * *
A quality standard scheme for village halls
Tel: 07552
170679
Email: – bookings@groombridgevillagehall.org.uk
Located in the centre
of the village of Groombridge in delightful Wealden countryside, straddling the
border of East Sussex and West Kent,
5 miles equidistant
from Royal Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough, the Groombridge Village Hall
provides one of the most modern and flexible village halls
in this part of
South-East England.
The village hall was
substantially enlarged in 2000 thanks to tremendous support and contributions
from local residents, the National Lottery
Charities Board, Local Authorities and other trusts and organisations.
Includes a full special
needs WC and baby-changing facilities. Access throughout is friendly
to the wheelchair-bound and less mobile, with level areas, double
doors, and stairs only to the stage. Both the Main Hall and the New Hall
are fitted with Induction Loop Systems
There are three
main venues which can be hired individually or in any combination, all in superb order.
Equipped with good
comfortable seating and tabling for between 50 and 144 per venue, or over
200 in total.
Double doors lead
direct to the secure courtyard. This area serves as the Preschool
childrens play area during term-time mornings,
and available for
outside use such as B B Qs, Al-Fresco dining or
childrens parties.
Opening the chair store
doors wide reveals a wide-open thoroughfare from the New hall to the Main
hall, thus creating a superbly linked venue for dining and dancing
combinations (yet when closed, the double chair store doors provide
near-perfect sound insulation between the two halls).
Each venue can be
booked independently or in any combination.
The facilities provide
ultimate flexibility for small and large events from meetings of a dozen
people or less; to dances, discos and private parties where up to 100 or
more can be accommodated in comfort. The total capacity is over 200
hundred when the whole building is used for craft sales, bazaars,
jumble
sales, fund-raising coffee mornings and similar events.
The accommodation
permits concurrent hires, and internal and external access ensures
that hirer’s in one venue need not be interrupted or
inconvenienced by
those hiring another venue.
The building has a full
Premises Licence from Wealden District Council.
There are 30 off-street
car parking spaces including 2 disabled parking bays.
The village hall is
host to many local community groups which meet regularly including Tiny Tots,
Preschool, Scouts & Guiding groups; Yoga, Pilates;
Various dance classes
for all ages; Dramatic, Horticultural, History Societies; Bridge, and
Luncheon Clubs; Art,
Womens Institute,
Parish Council, and many other activities.
The whole building has
access to Fibre Broadband via WiFi – code available
on request
For further information
about the Village Hall or any of the activities that take place, please
ask any committee member.
We cannot accept bouncy
castle parties as our Insurers will not allow them.
18 & 21 parties are
also not permitted unless its mainly family and local
address.
No electrical equipment will be allowed
on the premises unless it has a Portable Appliance Test (PAT)
Groombridge Village
Hall is run by volunteers so responses may be delayed
For booking and tariff
enquiries please contact Duncan Sanders,
E-mail bookings@groombridgevillagehall.org.uk Tel.
07552 170679 (before 2100 hrs in evening please)
This information
contains only a general description of the facilities available. All numbers
quoted are approximate and all facilities are subject to availability. The
information is given here for guidance only and will not form part of any
contract between the King Edward VII Institute and any other person. All
bookings accepted are subject to our standard terms and conditions of hire, a
copy of which can be obtained from the Booking Secretary.
It also may be useful
to read the ‘Hire Conditions’ before making that enquiry (There is a link on website)
CONTACT & DIRECTIONS
Booking Secretary Mr
Duncan Sanders Tel: 07552 170679
Email:
bookings@groombridgevillagehall.org.uk
Groombridge Village Hall sits on the
border of East Sussex and Kent and is equidistant (5 miles) from
Crowborough & Tunbridge Wells. The village is partially in Kent and
mainly in East Sussex.
Google map here
BOOKINGS
We are sorry, Bouncy Castles (Inflatable devices that are played on) are
not permitted on our land or in the building as our insurance will not cover
Groombridge Village Hall is run by
volunteers, so response may be delayed.
No electrical equipment will be
allowed on the premises unless it has a Portable Appliance Test (PAT)
The whole building has access to Fibre Broadband via Wi-Fi – code
available on request
Click on
the link below to download a list of future bookings till 31st Dec 2017.
The hall
is designed to facilitate bookings concurrently in each of the three main
rooms.
The Main
Kitchen is normally for shared use unless cooking facilities are required, but can be booked exclusively if there
are no prior shared hirer’s.
Both the
Club Room and New Hall have their own, exclusive kitchenettes with a
refrigerator.
The
Booking Secretary updates this list regularly but its best to call to check availability
before making other arrangements.
Duncan can
be contacted by Tel: 07552 170679 please avoid calling after 2100 hrs unless
urgent or
Email:
bookings@groombridgevillagehall.org.uk
Updated 28th June 2017 at 0930hrs
Link to pdf file
TARIFFS
HALL
HIRE CHARGES EFFECTIVE 1ST APRIL 2017
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Village
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Standard
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Approved Adult User Contract rate
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Approved Junior User Contract rate
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Main Hall
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per
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£13.50
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£16.88
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£8.10
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£5.40
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New Hall
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per
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£13.50
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£16.88
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£8.10
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£5.40
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Clubroom
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per
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£5.94
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£7.43
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£3.56
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£2.38
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Kitchen – exclusive use
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per
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£4.05
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£5.06
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£2.43
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£1.62
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Village
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Standard
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Discounted Approved User Contract rate (Adult and Junior)
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Main Hall
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All
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£148.50
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£185.68
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£121.50
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New Hall
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All
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£148.50
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£185.80
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£121.50
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Clubroom
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All
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£65.34
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81,73
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£53.40
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Kitchen – exclusive use
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All
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£44.55
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£55.66
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£36.45
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WHOLE BUILDING (The total of each venue’s
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£325.51
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£407.00
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£266.28
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Booking Enquiries
Please contact the booking secretary, Duncan Sanders, Rowans
Withyham Road, Groombridge, East Sussex. TN3 9QR. Phone: 07552
170679 or Email: bookings@groombridgevillagehall.org.uk.
· Hiring
only external areas and car park can be negotiated with the booking secretary.
· Crockery
& Cutlery is available free of charge. The hall does not have its own
glasses.
· Please
note we are unable to hire tables and chairs for use outside of the hall
· Please
note Bouncy Castles type equipment is not allowed by our Insurers
The Licensing Act 2003
This act came into force on 24th November
2005. Its main ramifications upon users relate to the provision of
alcohol. ANY event where it is intended to provide
alcohol whether by sale or not, including free, gifted or bring-your-own
provision and even where consumption is incidental to the main purpose of the
event, MUST be notified to the booking secretary preferably at
the time of making the booking but in any case, at least 3 weeks before the
date of the event to ensure the provisions of the 2003 Licensing Act are
met.
Notes
Under the act most circumstances will be routinely dealt with by
the booking secretary and our Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). All
events at which alcohol will be sold will be subject to an additional charge,
in lieu of the now superseded Occasional Permissions Magistrates licence, now
known as a Temporary Events notice (TEN). In the event, there is no DPS
available hirers need to obtain a TEN from Wealden District Council and pass a
copy to booking secretary.
Booking Enquiries
Please contact the booking secretary, Duncan Sanders, Rowans
Withyham Road, Groombridge, East Sussex. TN3 9QR. Phone: 07552
170679 or Email: bookings@groombridgevillagehall.org.uk
HIRE CONDITIONS
Please Click on File below to view the conditions
under which we hire the hall.
It would be useful to read these prior to making an enquiry
OUR INSURANCE DOES NOT ALLOW BOUNCY
CASTLES ANYWHERE ON PREMISES OR LAND OWNED BY GROOMBRIDGE VILLAGE HALL
Groombridge Village Hall is run by
volunteers, so responses may be delayed.
No electrical equipment will be
allowed on the premises unless it has a Portable Appliance Test (PAT)
Link to standard conditions in .pdf
MAIN HALL
The Main Hall (14.3 x 8.1 metres)
has a fixed stage (8.1 x 4.2 metres)
and has direct access to the main fully equipped
kitchen,
backstage storage area, toilets, and dressing room.
It is badminton-court size, with court lines
permanently marked.
The Hall accommodates 144 seated for
theatre performances,
seminars and conferences, or up to 100 for dining and dancing.
Double doors lead direct to the secure courtyard.
This area serves as the
Pre-School childrens play area during term-time mornings.
Also available for outside use such as B B Qs,
al fresco dining or childrens parties.
NEW HALL
The New Hall (11.2 x 8.9 metres),
boasts its own kitchenette with refrigerator.
Can accommodate up to 100 seated guests, and 80 for
a dinner with bar and disco.
Ideal for Wedding Breakfasts, parties, soirees, and
training &
communication seminars, this room is the Jewel in
our Crown.
Opening the chair store doors wide reveals
a wide-open thoroughfare from the
New hall to the
Main hall, thus creating a superbly linked venue for dining and
dancing combinations (yet when closed, the double chair
store doors provide
near-perfect sound insulation between the two halls).
CLUB ROOM
The Clubroom (6.6 x 6 metres) is
ideal for a smaller gathering or meeting.
Seating up to 50 in comfort, the Club Room
is also often used for refreshments
or a bar when part of a larger event using one or both of the other halls.
Like the New hall, it also has its own kitchenette and
large refrigerator.
MAIN KITCHEN
The Main Kitchen (available for
general or exclusive use), 7 x 2 metres,
is well equipped with 6-ring electric cooker and
warming cupboards,
multi-cup water heater, large refrigerator,
commercial dishwasher,
microwave and secure storage for caterers.
Two serveries open to the main hall and another to
the corridor.
Crockery and cutlery is available for use
by hirers.- Kitchen equipment upon request
FURNITURE
Each venue has its own folding tables and fully
padded chairs, and if more
required they are in Chair Store between Main and
New halls: –
Table sizes (in mm).
Large
1220 w x 690 d x 700 h.
Small 910 w x 690 d x 700 h.
1 large and 1
small table can closely seat 10 persons.
New Hall 8 large and 8 small tables on trolley
30 padded chairs and 10 chairs with arms.
Club Room 3 large tables and 50 padded chairs.
Main Hall chairs and tables kept in Chair store.
We are sorry
that we are unable to supply childrens chairs and tables.
Preschool may
be able to assist.
Demountable staging is available for use and hire ideal
for presentations,
meetings, and displays.
CAR PARK
The Main Car park is maintained by
Wealden District Council
and is a public parking space.
The Village Hall car park is accessed
from the main car park.