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Hethersett Village Hall

Back Lane,

Hethersett,

Norwich,

NR9 3JJ


Registered Charity No: 1041213

HETHERSETT VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT

Hethersett Village Hall is a registered charity administered on behalf of the community by a management committee of seven, all of whom are trustees of the charity. The Parish Council appoints three of the trustees and four are elected at the Annual Parish Meeting. Trustees serve for a year but may be re-appointed or re-elected for further terms. The committee employs a caretaker/booking officer responsible for the day to day running of the hall.

CONTACTS

Postal Address: Hethersett Village Hall, Back Lane, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3JJ

Booking Officer and Caretaker: All enquiries about hiring should be made to the Booking Officer, Roz Killington, Telephone: 01603 812660 or email

Secretary: Fred Watkins, Telephone: 01603 811390 or email.

TRUSTEES

Names of the trustees are listed on the Charity Commission website click here to go that page

LOCATION

HETHERSETT VILLAGE HALL FACILITIES

Hethersett Village Hall, which opened in 1994, is a modern, first class facility that can be hired by local residents, local groups and commercial organisations. Facilities available include:

• Main Hall - the large main hall can be used on its own or with the stage facilities.

• Separate Kitchen & Bar Space - shutters at the end of the main hall provide access to a well-equipped kitchen and a counter area suitable for an imported bar.

• Traditional Stage - located at the end of the main hall with lighting and audio facilities available and two backstage dressing rooms.

• Humphrey Back Room – a small upstairs meeting room.

• Car Park - free car parking space for 80 cars.

• Ground floor disabled toilets and baby changing facilities.

Chairs and folding tables are available for use in the Main Hall and Humphrey Back Room. Maximum numbers permitted in the hall are:

• Main Hall: Seating only (theatre style) 190.

Seated at Tables (cafe style) 110.

• Humphrey Back Room: Seating only 50, Seated at Tables 30

The premises licence for the hall permits theatre, music and dance events with use up to 23.30 hours Monday - Thursday, 24:00 Friday and Saturday, 23:00 Sunday. The hall also has a Performing Rights Society Licence, which permits the use of copyright music both live and recorded. For events with a bar it is necessary for the hirer to obtain first the agreement of the booking officer and then a Temporary Events Notice from South Norfolk Council. The Secretary and the Booking Officer hold copies of the Premises Licence for the hall.

HALL HIRE RATES

As at 2nd November 2009

Hourly Hire Rates

RESIDENTS & LOCAL GROUPS

Main Hall Monday-Friday
Daytime 09:00-18:00 £10.00. Evenings 18:01 onwards £12.00
Main Hall Saturday-Sunday
Daytime 09:00-18:00 *£15.00. Evenings 18:01 onwards £20.00
*Reduced rate of £11.50 may apply for local groups who have a regular daytime booking.
Humphrey Back Room
All hours weekdays and weekends £6.00

COMMERCIAL

Main Hall Monday-Friday
Daytime 09:00-18:00 £14.00, Evenings 18:01 onwards £15.00
Main Hall Saturday-Sunday
Daytime 09:00-18:00 £15.00. Evenings 18:01 onwards £20.00
Humphrey Back Room
All hours weekdays and weekends £8.00

All Day Hire Rates Main Hall

By Negotiation

Booking

Copies of the terms and conditions of hire and the hire agreement may be obtained from the booking officer. On booking 25% of full fee to be paid. A £100 damage deposit may be applied.

The Committee may reduce rates by up to 20% for local charity events on written application.

Maximum attendance and seating numbers operate - ask booking officer.

NEWS

Blood Donor Sessions
Regular blood donor sessions are held in the Village Hall. Next dates for 2010 are June 9th and September 30th. These are between 1.00-3.30pm & 5.00-7.00pm. Appointment advisable, please call 0845 7 711 711.

REGULAR HIRERS

MONDAY
Midday, Main Hall: Extended Exercise Class
Evening 7pm, 4th Monday of month only, Main Hall: Cringleford/Hethersett Flower Club Click for web page
TUESDAY
Morning 10am, Main Hall: Mother and Toddler Group
Afternoon 2.30pm, Main Hall: Short Mat Bowls
Evening 6.30pm, Main Hall: Slimming World
WEDNESDAY
Morning 10am, Main Hall: Art Classes
Afternoon 2pm, 1st Wednesday of month only, Main Hall: THE RiNG Rheumatoid Arthritis social and support group
Evening 7pm, 3rd Wednesday of month only, Main Hall: Alpine Garden Society
Evening 7.30pm, H.Back Room: Norfolk Winemakers Guild
THURSDAY
Morning 9am, H.Back Room: Jo Jingles Music
Afternoon 2pm, Main Hall: Art Classes
Evening 7pm, Main Hall: Karate (Juniors)
Evening 8pm, Main Hall: Karate (Adults)
Evening 7pm, H.Back Room: Bridge Club
FRIDAY
Morning 10am, Main Hall: Mother and Toddler Group
Evening 7.30pm, Main Hall: Short Mat Bowls
SATURDAY
Afternoon 2pm, 3rd Saturday of month only, Main Hall: Norfolk Dolls House Club

PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council meets in the Main Hall generally on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7.30pm. The Council's Planning Committee meets in the Main Hall at 7pm prior to Parish Council Meetings and also on the first Monday of the month (subject to there being planning applications or other business related to planning). The Parish Clerk is available to meet members of the public in the hall on Mondays and Thursdays between 10am and noon. Click here for the Parish Council's website to see dates of forthcoming meetings and other information about the Council