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Hamsterley Village Hall


Village Hall - Main Shot

The Village

Hamsterley is pleasantly situated on the brow of a hill seven miles from Bishop Auckland. The village has a rural aspect and is close to the impressive Hamsterley Forest with its 4 mile forest drive, orienteering course and forest and riverside walks.


The Hall

The village hall was originally built as a school in 1822 and was converted to a village hall in 1967.
The size and layout of the Hamsterley Village Hall make it an ideal choice for private and business functions.

The hall is available for hire for:

• Meetings/Seminars
• Corporate Events
• Small Conferences
• Stage Productions and Concerts
• Training
• Rehearsals
• Parties
• Functions
• Sports Classes
• Fairs and Sales
• Social Events
• Dances

Regular activities ongoing in the hall include a Parent and Toddler group, two art classes, bridge, indoor bowls and a range of physical activities.

Features

Rooms: See floor plan below

Heating: Available throughout the hall

Maximum Capacity: Licensed for 150 throughout. 40 people in small hall, 120 in large hall.

Facilities: This pleasant hall has a stage, some kitchen facilities including a cooker and toilet facilities accessible to all.

Equipment: The hall has adequate chairs and tables and there is ample crockery and cutlery available. There is also film equipment including a screen, DVD/Blu-Ray player, blackout blinds and a laptop available for Powerpoint presentations.

Parking: No designated car park but roadside parking is available.

Access: Ramped entrance with handrails. New doors allow access to all.

Hire Charges: Contact the hall directly

Registered Charity Number: 527327

Floor Plan

Click here to see a floor plan for this hall

Contact

Jaquie - 01388 488323

Village Hall - Alternate Shot
Front Entrance

Village Hall - Alternate Shot
The Main Hall

Village Hall - Alternate Shot
Small Hall

Facilities

Accessible WC Accessible WC

Parking On Street Parking


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What's On at Hamsterley Village Hall

Coming Up Contact Notes
On Saturday the 19th of May 2012
20:00 Dance with Margaret Elliott "Avon"
Please bring your own food and drinks. Tea and biscuits will be provided.
Juliet or Anne
01388-488287 or 01388-488318
On Friday the 25th of May 2012 until 27 May 2012
11:00 to 17:00 Highlights Contemporary Craft Tour
Highlights presents Vanguard-Progressive Craft which shows innovative and pioneering work by jeweller and textile artist, Nora Fok, glass artist Catherine Fuga Carr, furniture designer Liam Hopkins, and experimental manufacturer Michael Eden. See traditional craft heritage explode into the realms of fantasy and adventure!
Jaquie or Anne
01388-488323 or 01388-488318
Entry £2 Adults, FREE for children aged 16 and under
On Monday the 02nd of July 2012
19:30 to 21:30 Whist and Domino drive for Cancer Research
£2.50 includes supper
Julia
01388-488483
On Saturday the 07th of July 2012
20:20 Dance with The Cindy Mac Trio
Please bring your own food and drinks. Tea and biscuits will be provided.
Juliet or Anne
01388-488287 or 01388-488318
On Saturday the 18th of August 2012
20:00 Dance with Alan's Band
Please bring your own food and drinks. Tea and biscuits will be provided.
Juliet or Anne
01388-488287 or 01388-488318
On Monday the 03rd of September 2012
19:30 to 21:30 Whist and Domino Drive for Cancer Research
£2.50 includes supper
Julia
01388-488483
On Saturday the 20th of October 2012
20:00 Dance with The Kirkcowan Sound
Please bring your own food and drinks. Tea and biscuits will be provided.
Juliet or Anne
01388-488287 or 01388-488318
Weekly Contact Notes
Mondays
10:00 to 12:00 Parent and Toddler Group
Emma Spry
01388-710525
Tuesdays
19:00 to 22:00 Bridge
Dennis Norman
01388-764301
Wednesdays
18:30 to 20:30 Art
Linda Pitt
01388-488898
Wednesdays
19:00 to 21:00 Carpet Bowls
Malcolm Kay
01388-488276
Thursdays
09:30 to 12:30 Art
Linda Pitt
01388-488898
Thursdays
19:30 to 20:30 Keep Fit
Julia Hunter
01388-488483
Fridays
17:00 to 18:00 Pilates
Russell
07951-782657
Saturdays
10:30 to 11:30 Karate
Mike Grieves
01325-460399

LOCATION

Directions

Follow the A688 from Barnard Castle to West Auckland. At West Auckland turn left on to the A68. Follow the road through High Etherley and Toft Hill and follow local signs to Hamsterley.
Hall Postcode: DL13 3QF