COMMUNITY CENTRE

The former Primary School building is now the busy village Community Centre.  Not only is it the home of the Parish Council, the County Library, the Community Playgroup and the Police contact point, but there are many rooms, large and small, for hire.  Many societies, clubs and organisations meet here during the week and there is a rich variety of activities available.  These range from Bridge, Yoga and Painting Groups to Tai Chi and Reiki.  It is also the weekly meeting place for the village Guides and Brownies.  There is a very successful Community Cafe that provides a very reasonably priced home-cooked meal three days a week.  The cafe is held in the Main Hall of the Community Centre, and is staffed by volunteers. Elderly residents enjoy the various activities and interesting speakers at the twice-monthly meeting of the Thursday Club.  Some members are brought to the Centre by volunteer drivers.  Once a month there is a Community Centre market and car boot sale, an excellent opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbours and maybe find a bargain!  There is plenty of car parking spaces to the rear of the main building and a public car park adjoining the site.

Want to use our Community Centre to host a club or related social activity? Please read the details below and ring the Parish Council office to check availability. 

ROOMS FOR HIRE

MAIN HALL
The hall is approximately 38ft x 16ft.  It is curtained, has a rubbersized floor and is attractively furnished with 'bistro' style chairs and tables.  The hall will comfortably seat 40/50 people at tables or 60 people conference style.  It is ideal for dancing, parties and meetings.  Only available for hire outside Cafe times.

SEPARATE KITCHEN
This is well equipped with basic cooking utensils, white crockery, stainless steel cutlery, glasses, commercial sized cooker, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and good sink facility - all that's needed to cater for your event!

READING ROOM
A 30ft x 16ft carpeted room furnished in restful colours.  It can seat up to 40 people theatre style or 20-25 boardroom.  There is a permanent blackboard that makes the room particularly useful for teaching classes, rehearsals, business or club meetings.

GARDEN ROOM
This is a bright, airy room sized 30ft x 16ft that is carpeted.  It can seat up to 40 people theatre style or 20-25 boardroom.  Again ideal for meetings and also such classes as yoga, relaxation, etc.

ROSE ROOM
A basic room that is 26ft x 16ft.  It has a hard floor, simple furniture and a sink, making it ideal for art and craft classes.

TREATMENTS ROOM
This room is spacious and airy, lending itself very much to Chiropody, Massage, Manipulation and other similar treatments.  It also has a comfortable waiting area close by.

HAMBRO HALL
Located in a separate building with its own toilets and good kitchen facilities which have been refurbished.  The Hall is approximately 38ft x 16ft.  It is a large room, curtained and decorated in bright primary colours with a carpeted area at one end.  It can seat up to 90 people.  With an outside grassed area, this is just the venue for children's parties and fund raising events, perhaps with tea on the lawn!  Please note the Hall is not avilable between 9.00am and 12 noon during school term time.

Hire charges are listed below.  If you need further information, please telephone the Parish Council on 01342 822661.  Office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm or alternatively, come in and see us and we will be happy to show you around.

SCALE OF CHARGES - PER HOUR

All of the above charges are subject to the 10% surcharge
relating to the insurance referred to in clause 17 of the Conditions of Hire.

HIRE OFF PREMISES

10% reduction for 10 or more bookings.

Also available is the Chapel In Priory Road at £3.75 per hour or £9.00 per 3 hour session.