Portesham Village Hall
Currently, lockdown activities are limited to the Post Office (Thursdays 11.00 - 13.00) and Portesham Surgery's vaccination clinics (variable times).
The maximum number the Hall is permitted to hold, under the Covid regulations, is 37, seated 2 metres apart unless living in the same household. For exercise classes, the maximum permitted is 15. Exercise classes and sporting activities which might lead to social interaction among people from different households are not currently permitted.
We are safeguarding our Covid Secure status by placing certain restrictions on hiring. We are limiting the number of groups using the Hall at any one time; normally hiring only the Main Hall and not allowing any food or refreshments to be brought in, apart from bottled drinks.
The kitchen, Ron Doble and Hardy rooms and main toilets are all closed but the disabled toilet, off the foyer, may be used.
Please note: Government regulations require everyone to wear a face covering while in the Hall, except when drinking or exercising.
We are following guidance set down by ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England),
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The Hall's Management Committee will meet at least quarterly in
2021 with additional meetings, as needed, to enable us to respond
to any rule changes.
The current schedule is:
19.30 Thursday 15th April
19.30 Thursday 15th July
The AGM which all members of the community are welcome to attend, will take place at 19.30 on 28th October.
Should you have any questions please contact:
Tina Miller, Secretary
secretary.porteshamvh@gmail.com
Portesham Village Hall
A spacious, modern hall, situated on the edge of our historic and picturesque village in the heart of the Dorset countryside.
It has 3 rooms for hire, a small garden and a car park.
Main Hall - 20m x 14.7m including Stage 5.5m x 3.6m
The Main Hall accommodates a maximum capacity of 120 seated theatre style and has a large fitted stage with lighting.
The hall has full facilities and is suitable for conferences, celebrations and concerts.
A 4 metre electrically operated screen and HD Optoma EH501 digital projector with surround sound speakers are available.
Committee Room (Ron Doble Room)
4.4m x 5.4m
This smaller, comfortable room, is accessed directly from the foyer, and is suitable for smaller functions and meetings.
There is a hatchway straight to the kitchen for serving teas and coffees.
Hardy Room
A small committee room with table and chairs seating 12.
Portable projector and screen are available with this room.
Kitchen
The well fitted kitchen has a large hatch to serve the Main Hall.
It has a large expanse of worktop, 90cm electric range cooker with ceramic hob, small dish washer, drinks water boiler, microwave, fridge plus a full set of crockery, glassware and cutlery.
Furniture
Chairs:
130 Upholstered 50 Plastic
Tables:
10 rectangular aluminium tables, each seating 6-8 people
10 rectangular melamine tables, each seating 6-8 people
10 melamine square tables, each seating 4 people
Crockery and cutlery
Crockery, cutlery and glasses are available
Toilet facilities
There are spacious Ladies and Gents toilets and a Disabled Toilet with baby changing facility.
Car Park
The adjacent car park can accommodate up to 20 cars.
Additional Documents
Hall Floor Plan
Fire Safety Instructions