General / Whole Building

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Facilities

• High speed Broadband and free Wi-Fi

• Accessible main entrance with an accessible loo

• Separate men's and women's toilets

• Public performance licences for the playing of recorded music and showing films​

• Large and small tables, 85 padded chairs, 25 black plastic chairs, 90 smaller plastic chairs are available

• Free car parking for maximum 18 cars including 2 disabled bays

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Considerations

• Clearing and cleaning up is the responsibility of the hirer

• We are not licenced for the sale of alcohol, if selling alcohol then the hirer must obtain a temporary event notice (TEN) from EDDC

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Main Hall (has a stage)

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Suitable for

• Presentations, Talks, Films, Large Meetings, Quizzes, Fairs, Workshops, Kid’s and Adult Parties, Performances, Concerts, Dinners, Dances, Community Events, Promotions, Playing Music, Wedding Receptions, Gatherings

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Capacity

• 200 standing, 100 seated, 80 seated at tables

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Size

• 14m long x 8m wide x 2.5m high (lowest) + Stage of 3m deep x 6m wide

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Bouncy Castle Size

• Must fit between roof truss beams:

  • Maximum depth 2.9m (that is the distance between the roof trusses, could be slightly deeper if castle has a low front)

  • If no higher than 2.8m then maximum width is 3.6m

  • If 3m high then maximum width is 3m 

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Facilities

• AV System:

  •   200W Sound system with Bluetooth, phono plug line-in or HDMI inputs

  •   High-definition projector with HDMI input

  •   Large electric drop-down projector screen

  •   Hand held microphone

  •   Lapel microphone

• Stage with stage curtains

• 90 Plastic chairs and lots of trestles tables are available

• Bright batten lights or soft dimmable uplighters

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Considerations 

• If padded chairs are required then these must be requested on the booking

• Check bouncy castle max size above

• The AV system is easy to use but you may wish to have a walkthrough in advance

• Booked by Whimple School from 9-3.30 during term time

• There is no proper stage lighting just ordinary bulbs

• Showing a Film costs an extra £10 to cover the licence cost 

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Kitchen

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​Suitable for

• Catering, food prep, teas and coffees

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Capacity

• About 6 – Suitable only for cooking and food preparation

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Facilities

• 100 complete place settings including plastic wine and water glasses and water jugs

• 4 ring ceramic hob

• Electric Oven

• Grill

• Microwave

• Warming oven (for plates)

• Warming hot plate

• 4 bowl food warming tray

• Large capacity Urn

• 2 large sinks

• Commercial dishwasher

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Considerations

• If doing hot food catering this needs to be discussed with the Bookings Secretary

• Bring your own tea/coffee etc.

• There is a hatch into the Committee Room

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Committee Room

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Suitable for

• Meetings, Small Gatherings.  

• As a ‘café’ when hired with the kitchen.

• As an ante-room for drinks or food when hired with the main hall

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Capacity

• About 20

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Size

• 5m x 5m

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​Facilities

• Table and Chairs are available

• Pull down screen

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Considerations

• Fluorescent lighting

• Direct access to kitchen

• Direct access to main hall

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Billiard Room

 

Suitable for

• Meetings, Small Gatherings, Playing Snooker and Darts

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Capacity

• 20 seated, about 40 standing (around the billiard table)

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Size

• 8m x 8m

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Facilities

• Full size snooker table with balls and cues

• Dart board

• Kitchenette

• Separate ‘Own’ Toilets

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Considerations

• Although the snooker table dominates the room there is enough space for meetings beside and around it

• If wanting to use the Snooker table this must be specified in the booking

• Bring your own cups/tea/coffee etc.

• Tables and Chairs must be specifically requested

• Independent ‘own’ toilets not easily ‘accessible’ for wheelchairs (step down)

• Booked from 9-4 during term time by Whimple Pre-school except for Thursday mornings

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Garden

 

Suitable for

• Outside gatherings, small festivals and garden parties

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Capacity

• 200

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Size

• About 250 sq. m.

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Facilities

• Covered bandstand area

• Outdoor electric socket

• Soft play floor area

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Considerations

• Can be booked separately but usually booked in conjunction with other rooms

• Not available 9-4 Mon-Fri during term time

• The Pre-school nursery garden area is out of bounds and must not be used

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