Image Credits

The image used top right is painted by local artist Christopher Jarvis.

Christopher Jarvis Website

The image shown in the top left (Alan Haynes sign) is taken from a painting by John Grundy.

Halstead Village Hall

Original hall built in 1930 in trust by local benefactors, to provide facilities for the various organisations within the village and for general hire.

Subsequently registered with the Charity Commission the Hall is managed and maintained by a volunteer Management Committee supported by various affiliated organisations.

In the ensuing years the Hall has been extended and modernised to provide the following facilities:-

• Maple sprung main floor area approx. 12.5M (40ft) by 7.5M (25ft)
• Area to side of main floor approx. 12.5M (40ft) by 2.5M (8ft)
• Stage and upholstered seating for the licenced audience capacity of 130 persons. Tables also available.
• Kitchen area with gas hobs and electric oven, gas water heater, fridge, microwave cooker, electric water boiler. Comprehensive range of crockery and cutlery.
• Male, female and disabled toilets.
• Tarmac parking area to front of hall.
• For outdoor events pedestrian and vehicle access is provided to half an acre of grassed area to rear of hall.

Fully licenced by the local authority for music and dancing.

A drinks licence is not held but may be obtained from the local authority by hirers.

Bookings for the Hall can be made at the Halstead Post Office.

Hire Charges from 16.04.05

Day/Time	Affiliated Organisations (£)	Other Users (£)
Mornings (except Sat) Finish 1.00 p.m.	12.00	18.00
Mornings (Saturday) Finish 1.00 p.m.	17.50	22.00
Afternoons (except Sat) Finish 6.00 p.m.	12.00	18.00
Afternoons (Saturday) Finish 6.00 p.m.	17.50	22.00
(Afternoons may start at noon, subject to morning bookings)
Evenings (Mon to Thurs )	18.00	23.00
Evenings (Friday)	23.00	57.00
Evenings (Saturday)	85.00	117.00
Evenings (Sunday)	23.00	35.00
New Year's Eve as Saturday

1. All Hirers must be over the age of 25 years, proof may be required in the event of doubt.
2. In addition to the above, there is a surcharge of £50 if the hall is used for personal gain. Other than for a public cause such as a Registered Charity.
3. Affiliated organisations are represented on the Management Committee they enjoy preferential rates because of their participation in fund-raising activities. A non-returnable £15 deposit must accompany Saturday evening bookings. Hire charges for regular bookings must be not more than three months in arrears.
4. Other Users must pay the full hire charge when booking. In the event of cancellation a maximum of £125 will be retained.

FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY BOOKINGS £150 DAMAGE DEPOSIT MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF MAKING THE BOOKING

This damage deposit will be deposited in the Bank at the time of booking and returned on completion of the hire, provided that the Hall is left in an acceptable condition.

(See further notes on standard Conditions of Hire).

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