- Hall Management Committee
- Village Hall Charges
- Holne Village Hall Meeting Minutes and Agendas
- Chairman's Report 2005-2006
Where Holne Village Hall obtains its income
In Sept 1998 a generous bequest was made to the Hall by John and Anne Pearce Gould, thus putting the Hall on a secure financial footing. Since then great improvements have been made in the decor, the kitchen, storage, heating, hearing loop system and other equipment. With the generous help of Mr Fred Carro, a new and adaptable lighting system with dimmers and spotlights has been installed, much improving the ambience and potential of the Hall. Income is mainly derived from hire charges and regular fund raising events that occur throughout the year eg the plant sale.
How Holne Village Hall is used
We are rightly proud of our Village Hall with its spacious room and separate well-equipped kitchen, all kept in sparkling condition thanks to Tina’s good work.
As well as being highly adaptable, the hall is also a good place for childrens' parties, workshops, dance, and gymnastics, T’Ai Chi, theatre productions, wedding receptions, meetings or other functions.
We hold an Entertainment Licence, and an occasional permission for wine may be applied for after agreement with the Management Committee.
With the support of Sure Start, a thriving Mother and Toddler Group meets every Wednesday. This is an excellent opportunity for little ones to play, do craft activities and singing, while parents help and no doubt chat, supporting each other in the parenting role.
The Social Group meets on the third Wednesday in each month from October to June, at 7.30 p.m. There is no formal membership, all are welcome, and the varied programme is advertised in the Link and by poster. No admission is charged, but a raffle, the sale of wine, and a generous donation from the fête committee pay the bills, refreshments provided by some of the supporters are included. At some meetings there is a bring-your-own supper.
The Coffee Morning was started in 1997, when the Village Shop closed temporarily, to provide a centre for people to meet and swap news. It has proved very successful, meets on Thursday mornings and is open to visitors as well as locals. Admission is 5Op including coffee or tea and biscuits, often home-made. Contact Judy Henderson 631461
The Short Mat Indoor Bowls started in 1993 to raise funds to purchase the Hall, and to create a new interest in the village. It meets on Monday at 7.30 p.m., admission £1 including tea, coffee and biscuits. Contact Mike Bonney 631395
The Whist Drive is, without doubt, the longest running activity in the Hall. It meets every Thursday at 7.30p.m. attended by people from all over the area. There are useful prizes, and happy evenings are had by all. Contact Marj Choat on 631498.
The Garden Club started in June 1995, with the first meeting on Nov 15th 1995. It is supported by people from a wide area. There are regular talks, competitions and visits, usually held on the second Wednesday of the month, all of which are advertised in the Parish Link. Further details from Anne Belam on 644149.
There are different charges for Parishioners and for Visitors. Winter
charges include heat.
Parish Winter - £3.50 per hour or £28 per day
Parish Summer - £2.50 per hour or £20 per day
Visitors Winter - £6.00 per hour or £48 per day
Visitors Summer - £5.00 per hour or £40 per day
Charges for hiring items to take away
Trestle tables - 50p per table
Chairs - 10p per chair
Crockery - £5 the lot
Tea urn and teapots - £5 the lot
Teapot – £1
There is a free hour to get the hall ready, and half an hour after for clearing up.
Anyone hiring the Hall is expected to treat it with respect, leaving it clean and tidy after use, with floors swept, items put away and lights turned off. Any damage should be reported to the Booking clerk.
For enquiries about the Hall please phone 01364 631271 and ask for Margie Powell (Booking Clerk)