To make a booking for Billingborough Village Hall:
- Please read the documents: Terms and Conditions of Hire, and Hire Charges.
- Go to the calendar page. Check availability. Click on New Booking and fill in the form.
- It is advisable to set up an account when you first make a booking. You can then make changes to any booking up to 30 days before the event, and make repeat bookings much quicker and easier.
Note: If you have any queries, please contact Karyn on 07704 298402 or email [email protected].
To make it easier for you and the volunteers who run the Hall:
- Please ensure you have booked enough time to set up at the beginning and clearing up after your event.
- By making the booking you agree to the Terms and Conditions. Please read through the "Terms and Conditions of Hire" and associated documents.
- Key collection information will be sent with your booking confirmation.
FAQs
What is the capacity of the Village Hall?
The hall can accommodate a maximum of 250 people to comply with the fire regulations. At 250 people it would be quite full.
Seated capacity theatre style: approximately 150 people.
Seated capacity banqueting style: approximately 100 people.
Can we serve alcohol at an event?
Alcohol may only be served in one of two ways at the hall:
- You must apply for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) from South Kesteven District Council. The cost is £21 and you must apply at least 10 working days before the event
https://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/business-trade-and-licensing/licensing/temporary-event-notices (copy link to browser)
Please note this must be done even if you plan to serve your guests alcohol without charging them.
We will need to see sight of the TEN before the event.
2. The village hall can provide a bar service with fully trained and licensed staff to run a bar for you. Please contact the Village Hall on 07704 298402 or email billingboroughvillagehall @gmail.com for prices, as this varies according to duration.
Are bouncy castles permitted in the hall?
We are sorry to say that bouncy castles or bucking broncos are not permitted in the hall – or anywhere on the village hall premises, including the garden and car park - for health and safety reasons.
Are there kitchen facilities available? Cooker / Fridge / Kettle / Utensils?
- Yes, a functional kitchen is on-site and many utensils are available.
- There is a cooker, microwave, kettles and a hot water-urn.
- We recommend that you bring your utensils for cutting and serving cakes.
Is the garden available for use?
- The garden is available to be used but only up to 10 pm.
- We also request that the windows leading to the garden side be closed by 10 pm out of consideration to our neighbours living close to the Village Hall.
- Glasses are not permitted to be taken out of the hall and into the garden area at any time.
- Please note that we do NOT permit the use of BBQs anywhere on the village hall premises, including the garden or any hard standing areas.
- For bouncy castles, please see above.
Can we dispose of rubbish at the Village Hall site?
- Yes, a large rubbish bin is available at the Village Hall. However, for any excess that will not fit in the bins, we would appreciate it if you removed it from the site.
- We also ask that you please adhere to recycling policies.
Can items be attached to the walls?
- Items can be attached to the walls with care, but we ask that you do not use Sellotape or Blue Tac due to the fragility of the walls, especially on the garden-side wall. We recommend that you utilise Command hooks, where possible, as they have proved to work well and minimise any damage
Do you have fully accessible facilities?
- The hall is fully accessible for wheelchair users, as it has a ramp leading to the front doors and there is an accessible toilet for those with mobility issues. As an additional safety measure, the door to the accessible toilet may be unlocked from the outside.
What is the local of the nearest defibrillator?
The nearest defibrillators are at:
- Billingborough Community Fire Station, 8-10 High Street, Billingborough, NG34 0QA - Public access, available 24/7.
- Bernard Holmes Precision Ltd, Grosvenor Road, Billingborough, NG34 0QN - Public access, available 24/7.
If you have any further questions, please get in touch.
Thank you.
Billingborough Village Hall Bookings Administrator
Tel: 07704 298402
[email protected]