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Please contact the Bookings Secretary: villagehall.thurgarton@gmail.com, who will arrange to show you round and discuss your specific requirements. Costs for a three-day wedding hire are from £595-£995 details here. If required, extra hours, cleaning and use of PA system may be booked at additional costs. No, you may use whichever caterer etc you wish. We can provide you with a list of suppliers who are familiar with the Hall. Yes, there are 13 large, 16 small trestle tables and 90 chairs. If you require round tables they will need to be hired. The hall has parking front and back and cars may also be parked on the road if necessary. There are several taxi firms which are familiar with the hall. However, it is strongly advised that your guests pre-book these. We can give you details. The hall has ceiling and wall lights that can be switched on/off in groups to give more, or less lighting. There are also fairy lights along the ceiling trusses and the in the lounge area. If you wish to add additional mood /coloured lighting there are power points around the hall. Please create a designated smoking area away from the building. All cigarette ends must be disposed of. No, electricity is included in the hire cost. Please nominate someone to take overall charge of your event/reception. We will brief this person on the usage of the Hall, so they know how to operate the equipment. This might be your caterer if they are going to be on-site, at all times. Unfortunately, not. There are animals in fields close to the Hall, so Fireworks and Lantern launches are not permitted. There is a large/tall fridge, double oven with a 5-burner hob and a microwave., also an urn and 2 kettles. The hall has sufficient crockery (vintage ‘Beryl wave’) and cutlery for 100 guests. Also, pint, half pint, wine glasses and champagne flutes for 100 guests. Caterers may also bring their own equipment including table linen and remove it at the end of the event. Once the event is over it is your responsibility to ensure that the Hall is left clean and the site totally clear. You must remove all your rubbish and recycling as there is no bin collection from the hall. Typically, caterers will take all catering waste but not bottles unless they have supplied them. We can advise about the nearest waste management sites. We ask you to be considerate when clearing up to ensure that local residents are not unduly disturbed. Any music must finish by the agreed end time for your event, normally 00.00. On the night, we ask you, your guests, and any suppliers to vacate the site within an hour of the end time. It is your responsibility to check with your band or DJ that they will comply with this and not over-run. This is for the benefit of our neighbours, so they know what to expect from each hiring.
I’m interested in booking the Hall for my event, what do I need to do next?
Do I have to use suppliers nominated by the Hall?
Does the Hall have chairs and tables?
How much parking is there?
Is there a local taxi service?
What lighting does the Hall have?
Where can people smoke?
Do we have to pay for the electricity we use?
How do we find out how the equipment in the Hall works?
Can I have fireworks?
Which appliances are available for use in the Kitchen?
Are there plates/glasses/cutlery?
What do we do with the rubbish and recycling?
What time do we need to leave the Hall on the night?