Whimple Victory Hall

General / Whole Building
Facilities
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High speed Broadband and free Wi-Fi
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Accessible main entrance with an accessible loo
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Separate men’s and ladies’ toilets with hand washing facilities
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Public performance licences for the playing of recorded music and showing films
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Large and small tables, 65 padded chairs, 25 black plastic chairs, 90 smaller plastic chairs are available
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Free car parking for maximum 18 cars including 2 disabled bays
Considerations
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Clearing and cleaning up is the responsibility of the hirer
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We are not licenced for the sale of alcohol, if selling alcohol then the hirer must obtain a temporary event notice (TEN) from EDDC
Main Hall (has a stage)
Suitable for
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Presentations, Talks, Films, Large Meetings, Quizzes, Fairs, Workshops, Kid’s and Adult Parties, Performances, Concerts, Dinners, Dances, Community Events, Promotions, Playing Music, Wedding Receptions, Large Gatherings
Capacity
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200 standing, 120 seated, 80 seated at tables
Size
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14m long x 8m wide x 2.5m high (lowest) + Stage of 3m deep x 6m wide
Facilities
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AV System:
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80W Sound system with Bluetooth and phono plug line-in inputs
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High-definition projector with HDMI input
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Large electric drop-down projector screen
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Hand held microphone
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Lapel microphone
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Stage with stage curtains
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Plastic chairs and tables are available
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Hearing loop
Considerations
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The batten lights (8) are bright, they can be switched off in pairs
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If padded chairs are required then these must be requested on the booking
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Bouncy castles are allowed but must be less than x m high, make sure you have insurance for it
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The AV system is easy to use but you may wish to have a walkthrough in advance
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Booked by Whimple School from 9-3.30 during term time
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There is no proper stage lighting just ordinary bulbs
Kitchen
Suitable for
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Catering, food prep, teas and coffees
Capacity
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About 6 – Suitable only for cooking and food preparation
Facilities
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100 complete place settings including plastic wine and water glasses and water jugs
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4 ring ceramic hob
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Electric Oven
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Grill
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Microwave
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Warming oven (for plates)
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Warming hot plate
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4 bowl food warming tray
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Large capacity Urn
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2 large sinks
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Commercial dishwasher
Considerations
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If doing hot food catering this needs to be discussed with the Bookings Secretary
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The kitchen can be hired just for teas and coffees at a reduced rate when hiring the Committee Room or Main Hall
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Bring your own tea/coffee etc.
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There is a hatch into the Committee Room
Committee Room
Suitable for
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Meetings, Small Gatherings.
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As a ‘café’ when hired with the kitchen.
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As an ante-room for drinks or food when hired with the main hall
Capacity
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About 20
Size
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5m x 5m
Facilities
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Table and Chairs are available
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Pull down screen
Considerations
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Fluorescent lighting
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Direct access to kitchen
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Direct access to main hall
Billiard Room
Suitable for
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Meetings, Small Gatherings, Playing Snooker and Darts
Capacity
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20 seated, about 40 standing (around the billiard table)
Size
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8m x 8m
Facilities
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Full size snooker table with balls and cues
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Dart board
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Kitchenette
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Separate ‘Own’ Toilets
Considerations
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Although the snooker table dominates the room there is enough space for meetings beside and around it
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If wanting to use the Snooker table this must be specified in the booking
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Bring your own cups/tea/coffee etc.
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Tables and Chairs must be specifically requested
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Independent ‘own’ toilets not easily ‘accessible’ for wheelchairs (step down)
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Booked from 9-4 during term time by Whimple Pre-school except for Thursday mornings
Garden
Suitable for
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Outside gatherings, small festivals and garden parties
Capacity
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200
Size
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About 250 sq. m.
Facilities
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Covered bandstand area
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Outdoor electric socket
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Soft play floor area
Considerations
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Can be booked separately but usually booked in conjunction with other rooms
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Not available 9-4 Mon-Fri during term time
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The Pre-school nursery garden area is out of bounds and must not be used