FAQs
There is currently no PA system available but this is something that is planned for the future.
You are welcome to bring your own system to use in the hall but we would ask that you take care not to have the volume set too loud as the hall is situated in a residential area.
We’re sorry, but for health and safety reasons, the only animals allowed are service/assisatnce animals.
Yes. The accessible toilet located in the lobby of the hall has a baby changing table.
If you need to cancel a booking and the village hall team are unable to find a replacement booking, the repayment of the fee shall be at the discretion of the hall committee. They will take into account factors such as how much notice is given for the cancellation.
There may be the odd occasion where the committee will ask you to cancel your booking, though is is a rare occurance.
This might be becuase:
- The premises are required for any public purpose (elections etc) or
- Circumstances beyond our control.
In these cases the hirers booking fee would be refunded in full but we would bot be liable for any loss or claim incurred by you, or any other person connected to the booking, as a consequence of such cancellation.
For health ans safety reasons there are legal capacity limits. Currently, these are as follows:
- Up to 100 people for SEATED events.
- Up to 150 people for STANDING events.
Whist we don’t expect you to perform a ‘deep clean’ when you leave, there are some responsibilities for hirers under the Terms and Conditions.
You are expected to put away tables and chairs and trollies are provided to make this easier. You also need to remove all rubbish to the large bin at rear of property, and leave the hall, including toilets, kitchen, and bar, in a clean and tidy condition.
You are free to personalise your event by decorating the hall, but we ask you to ensure that no tape or drawing pins are used when putting up notices or posters except on the notice boards.
Please use ‘Blu tack’ or similar and ensure this is removed along with any of your own signage or documents.
Your booking fee is due a full month prior to your booking date, or if a late booking as soon as you have returned the application form.
We may ask you for a security deposit depending on the type of function you are hosting.
Dimensions are:
Main Hall: 15.90m x 8.6m
Stage 3.5m x 8.6m
Kitchen area 7.7m x 3.4mResidents of Hertford Heath may qualify for a discount depending on the type of event and the dates required. Please let us know you are a resident when booking.
Discounts cannot be offered to residents who are booking the hall on behalf of non-residents.
You can bring your own drinks including alcholic drinks to your event as long as you do not offer them for sale. If you want to sell alcohol you will need a licence. We'll be happy to advise you when you book.
Yes. An accessible toilet is provided in the entrance lobby to the hall.
Most areas of the hall have wheelchair access.
There are TWO First Aid boxes available in the hall.
- The first is situated above the fridge in the bar area.
- The second is located in the side cupboard in the kitchen. This is a catering first aid kit and should be used for any minor injuries occuring in the catering areas.
There are 14 rectangular tables available and 100 comfortable banqueting chairs. Tables are stored folder on trolleys to help you to move them to your chosen location.
There are also 7 children’s tables, 36 children’s chairs and 3 highchairs stored in the John Benson Room.
The hall has a full central heating system with radiators positioned around the walls. This is controlled by a Hive control on the stage. We ask that you return it to the starting temperature before you leave should you boost it during your time at the hall.
From Monday to Saturday, you can hire the hall from 9am until midnight but the bar must close at 11pm and any music to cease at 11.30pm. The premises must be empty by midnight.
On Sundays, the hall is available from 9am to 11pm. The bar must close, and music must cease at 10.30pm. The premises must be empty by 11pm.
Hertford Heath Village Hall maintains Public Liability Insurance in the event of claims made by the public alleging personal injury or damage to the property caused by defects in the premises.
In some circumstances, you may need to arrange your own insurance. Please talk to us for advice at the time of your booking.
We ask those hiring the hall to set up tables and chairs as they would like them and put them back at the end of the hire.
We've made this easy for you by providing folding tables stored on trolleys and easy-stack chairs. See FURNITURE for more information about tables.
There are handy photographs on the inside of the John Benson Room doors showing you how to stack the furniture easily.
In most cases you should not need a licence.
Public entertainment is covered by the Licensing Act 2003 and the guidance from The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is very clear: "Any performances of live music that take place in private homes and gardens for private parties and weddings will not be licensable unless the host takes the unusual step of charging his guests to attend and with a view to making a profit."
PRS for music (formerly the Performing Rights Society) who collect royalties on behalf of composers and publishers does not require a licence for a private event. PRS for music states: "PRS for Music does not make a charge for functions of a purely domestic or family nature, such as wedding receptions, christening parties or domestic birthday parties, when: attendance of guests is by personal invitation only (except for staff, performers, etc.); the function is held in a privately-booked room, not at that time open to the general public; there is no form of charge made for admission; there is no financial gain to the function's organiser or host (e.g. the person hiring the venue)."
Yes. There is parking for 20 cars and a bay for disabled parking.
We ask visitors to park in a considerate way and to be considerate to residents living close to the hall when leaving the car park.
The preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We'll provide you with bank details once your booking is appoved.
You can also pay for the hire of the hall in cash, by cheque or by credit card (online only) if that is more convenient.
There are ample power points around the hal and in the bar area and kitchen.
No. The Village Hall is a smoke free zone, and we ask you to leave the building if you wish to smoke.
For most people travelling by car, the only information they may need is the the postcode for SatNav which is SG13 7RH - we are opposite the garage.
The 'what 3 words' location is ///wacky.hill.drama
