Slinfold Village Hall
Slinfold
Village Hall was built in 1881 to be used for the “benefit of the inhabitants
of Slinfold”. It is not owned by, nor allied to, either the Parish Council or
the Church, nor does it receive any operational subsidy from either. It is an
independent charity, which is maintained and run on behalf of Slinfold’s
inhabitants by its Trustees — volunteers who are either representatives of the
Hall’s major users, or elected by residents at the Hall’s A.G.M. each June. All
of the Hall’s income — which comes solely from hire charges, gifts, and
fundraising — is used in running and maintaining the Hall.
Local Use
One
way in which the Trustees seek to fulfil their objective of benefitting local
inhabitants is by charging reduced hire rates to local groups and local
residents (for non-commercial purposes). Both the Main Hall (with modern,
professionally equipped Kitchen) and the smaller Parish Room (with Kitchenette
for drinks) are available for hire for regular or one-off events on this basis.
For
example, hire of the Main Hall and Kitchen for up to 4 hours (morning or
afternoon) for a Children’s Party costs only £30.00 for a local resident (or
child who attends Slinfold School), compared with £45.00 for a non-resident.
For
adult parties, receptions, etc., the Main Hall and Kitchen can be hired by
local residents for a 5-hour daytime session for £55.00 and for an evening
session (6:00 p.m. to midnight) for £100.00, compared with £95.00 and £130.00
respectively for non-residents.
Remember, it is your hall, and the more use it
gets, the less the hourly charge needs to be for everyone.
Booking
enquiries to:
Gill Morrell (Bookings Secretary) at 01403-790736 or bookings@slinfoldvillagehall.co.uk
Gill Morrell (Bookings Secretary) at 01403-790736 or bookings@slinfoldvillagehall.co.uk
Business Use
The
Parish Room is fitted with a computer and a DVD player, both linked to a
ceiling mounted projector, which can also be linked to a laptop. There is also
a printer, free internet connection and WiFi. It is carpeted, and is particularly
suited to presentations, discussions, and other meetings (up to 40 people) for
business or social purposes.
The
Main Hall is also available for business hiring, such as for exhibitions,
sales, larger presentations, buffet events, and so on.
If
you work for or know of a local business or organisation that might be
interested in using the Hall for off-site meetings or other events, please make
them aware of the facilities. (Booking enquiries as above.)
Commercial bookings help to keep the charges
lower for local private and social hire.
Entertainment
Another
way in which the Trustees seek to benefit the village is by arranging periodic
“public entertainment” events. Unfortunately, those who have previously
arranged the Village Cinema are unable to do so this season. We would, however,
like to arrange some musical, theatrical or similar events for the village. The
prime difficultly we currently face in this area is finding people to arrange
and co-ordinate such an event. The Trustees have arranged several such events
in the past, but — particularly as they are currently several members short of
full complement — they do not themselves have the resources available to
arrange additional events and would be grateful for one or more volunteers to
help with this.
So, if you feel that you might be able to help
with the arrangements in staging a “public entertainment” event at the Village
Hall, we would be more than happy to hear from you. We would
not leave you to do everything yourself! There are ample available dates in the
Hall calendar, and we have some suggestions of performers that might be
invited. We can provide contacts, ideas, guidance, advice and experience, but
lack the necessary time. If you feel you might be able to help the village by
assisting in this way, please contact:
Neil
Peachey (Chairman) at 01403-791554 or chairman@slinfoldvillagehall.co.uk or
Trevor Dayneswood (Vice-chairman) at 01403-790374 or vice-chairman@slinfoldvillagehall.co.uk
Trevor Dayneswood (Vice-chairman) at 01403-790374 or vice-chairman@slinfoldvillagehall.co.uk
