Garvestone & Thuxton Village Hall

General  safety

- keep fire exits clear

- carry a mobile phone

- check where the fire extinguishers are

- do not park vehicles close to any exit

- stack chairs no more than 5 high

- stack small tables no more than 4 high

- do not stack chairs with arms

- no smoking in the building

- no ‘smoke machines’

- no animals in the kitchen

- use trolleys provided for moving tables


Protect the Hall

- use Bluetak only on the walls

- clean up any spills as soon as possible

- use warm water only on the floor


When leaving

- check no-one is still in the building

- check all lights are switched off

- check cooker is off (if used)

- check fridge has been left on

- check all windows are shut

- check all doors are secure

- check toilets and taps

- put any rubbish in the blue bin

- take away your property


Please leave the hall in a clean and tidy condition for the next users.

Permitted numbers - new hall:


(a) when used for dancing.....           120


(b) When used for functions utilising

seating at tables.....                         96


(c) When used for purposes combining

both (a) and (b) above.....                 84


(d) As above, with live band .....         72


(e) When used for a closely seated

audience (moveable seating).....       163


(f) Additional persons, kitchen/staff..…  6


ANY PROBLEMS??


If you encounter any problems or there are faults that need correcting, please contact a committee member as soon as possible, and make a note in the fault report book with the date and your name.


Thank you!

Opening hours

8.30 am - 11.00 pm


Child protection

Children under 18 must be accompanied at all times by a parent or by an approved Child protection officer appointed by the Hirer.

Guidelines and permitted numbers

Quick Guidelines for Hirers

Fire exits, appliances TOP