Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions about hiring the hall you may find the answers below...
156 people
Yes (but only regular bookings)
Yes
If you and your guests wish to drink alcohol during your event and you are not charging for the alcohol, then yes. If you intend to sell alcohol, you must apply for a "TENS" licence in advance of your event from EDDC
There are approximately 15 spaces available, plus (considerate) roadside parking
No
Yes, hooks are provided around the main hall for this purpose, in various positions, but no staples or Drawing Pins to be used to fix decorations. PLEASE NOTE that in the interests of Safety if you intend to use the overhead heaters, decorations must not be positioned in proximity due to the fire risk.
147 (97 are available in the hall and a further 50 are in storage and can be made available by request in advance of your event)
There are 10 large tables (1825mm x 765mm) and 15 small tables (910mm x 765mm).
(Please note table tops must be cleaned after use)
The Overhead heaters are available for use and can be activated by inserting £1 or £2 coins in the meter box, the meter box is positioned in the entrance porch (full instructions are provided in the hirers guide)
No
No
Yes
Yes, provided that the driver of the scooter takes care and is aware that the space may be crowded and they proceed with extreme caution.
They are not specifically excluded, but because we ask that you leave the hall as you find it, that this includes making sure none are left in the main hall ceiling void.
The village hall does not provide BBQ's for private or business hire events.
No BBQ's are allowed within the village hall building. No BBQ must be operational on the site within 5 metres of the building.
If a private hirer wishes to use a BBQ during their hire period within the grounds of the village hall then they must....
- Notify the Booking Secretary when making the booking.
- Complete a written risk assessment.
- The hirer must make themselves aware of where fire suppression equipment is located within the hall should it be needed.
- Check that the BBQ is properly and fully extinguished after use.
- That all waste is removed from site at the close of the hire period (and not put into VH waste/recycling bins).
Yes. The main entrance is wheelchair accessible. We have a toilet facility that is wheelchair accessible and provides support / grab bars to assist movement
Yes, its free to use and details of the password etc. are on display within the main hall
The hall has a vehicle parking area to the front and pedestrian paths that surround the building. There is also an extensive grassed area that may be used for leisure purposes. However the site is not fenced and care must be taken when considering its use by (for example) young children etc. It is important that any outdoor activity is supervised at all times by a responsible person, and that a risk assessment is undertaken prior to its use.
Contact our booking secretary by email aylesbearevillagehallbookings@gmail.com
Pay via BACS
Account Name: Aylesbeare Village Hall 200 Club
Sort Code: 30 94 36
Account No.: 01376063
There is a keypad system for entry (adjacent to the kitchen door at the rear of the building) A four digit code will be given to the user by the booking secretary that will only be valid during the hire period
Yes, you are allowed 30 minutes set up time and 30 minutes clean up time within your booking.
Yes tables and chairs can be taken outside if the weather is good and the ground is firm. All furniture must be returned to its original position after the hire period
No, smoking is not permitted anywhere on the site.
Yes
Yes, there is a sound system in the main hall, details of which are displayed.
No, we pay the appropriate fees to allow music to be played. However there are time restrictions on when music can be played. See the hirer guide for details.
Yes. The hall provides cleaning equipment for users and we insist that the hall is tidied and cleaned ready for the next hirer. Users are responsible for leaving the hall and its facilities (including the kitchen, its appliances and crockery etc) in a clean and tidy condition.
- All rubbish must be taken off site so please bring a suitable bag or bin liner with you