Venue Details

The main hall measures 96 square metres. Three fire doors lead to the rear car park. Three double doors lead to the conservatory on the opposite side.

There is a large hatch in the committee room wall that opens onto the foyer, giving a serving area or bar with a sink and folding counter.

Maximum capacity of 150 people standing and 100 people seated. The committee room will seat 20 people.

Car parking for 20 cars including 2 disabled car parking spaces.

The professional standard fitted kitchen has a double range cooker, double sink and separate hand washing sink, large fridge, food warmer, commercial dishwasher, microwave and two kettles. There are mugs, glass tumblers, water glasses and limited number of wine glasses. Cutlery and crockery is available for 100 as part of the hire.  Note that the fridge and dishwasher are powerful commercial units and must be turned off before you leave the hall.

Disabled access to main hall, and disabled toilet. Limited wheelchair access to committee room and kitchen facilities.

Chairs - 116 folding and 20 upholstered. Tables (folding) - 17 large and 12 small.

Hearing loop for the hard of hearing.

In addition, the hall benefits from a newly installed full HD cinema projector system with surround sound and integrated widescreen supporting HDMI connection.

Smoking / Vaping

The entire hall is a non-smoking venue, and this includes the use of vapes.  Please do not smoke or vape at the hall.

Wi-Fi

Ultra-fast broadband is available in all rooms and free to all hall users. The hotspot provides 900 Mbps symmetrical internet connection The password is displayed on the noticeboard in the hall. Simply adjust your setting on phones etc. to access the hotspot.

Licensing

The hall is licensed for public entertainment and the sale of alcohol on and off the premises.

Usual Opening Hours

The hall is available as follows: 

Monday - Thursday, 9am to 10pm.  

Friday - Saturday, 9am to Midnight. 

Sunday, 9am to 10pm

HALL USER MANUAL

Outside lights

The front lights are on a sensor and will turn on when movement is detected. Please do not change the switches for the outside lights.

Hot water

The switch for the hot water to the kitchen, committee room and toilets is located in the foyer to the left of the committee room.  Please turn this off before leaving.

Heating

Heating is controlled by a switch to the left of the entrance doors to the hall, within the hall. To activate the heating system, press the boiler switch. The heating is on a timer and lasts for 90 minutes. If you need heating after this time, press again. You cannot turn the heating off, it will go off automatically if no movement is detected after 15 minutes.

Tables and chairs

Are kept in the store cupboard off the main hall.

Emergency Lighting

These provide lighting after dark in the event of power failure, and activate automatically.

First Aid

The first aid box is in the kitchen in plain sight. Please use the forms inside the box to report any accidents and use of contents. Please notify the bookings officer of any accidents.

Cleaning and Bins

Cleaning equipment is in the store cupboard off the main hall. Cleaning materials are under the kitchen sink. Please use the soft sweeper or vacuum cleaner to clean the wooden floor.

For general rubbish, use the large 660 litre commercial bin at the front of the hall, and for recycling, use the 240 litre bin with the blue lid. Bin liners are under the kitchen sink. 

Leaving check list

Please leave the hall clean and ready for the next hirer. Wipe tables and chairs down before folding and replacing in the cupboard. Put all waste in the outside bins. Take down all decorations and fixings. Ensure the fridge is left empty, with doors wide open, and turned off.  Clean floors and kitchen and toilets as needed.

Please ensure that all inside lights and the hot water switch are turned off, and the dishwasher is turned off per the instructions. The kitchen lights will turn off automatically. Check that fire doors are closed and the windows and exterior doors are all secure.  The front outside lights are on a sensor/ timer and will remain on for safe egress. Return the key to the bookings clerk.

THANK YOU FOR USING NORTHMOOR VILLAGE HALL