About North Kessock Village Hall (Also known as NKVH)

Scottish Charity Number SC047939

We’d like to inform you about planned refurbishment works at North Kessock Village Hall.

The first phase of work is scheduled to begin on 12th and 13th December 2024, during which we will install a new front door with a key entry system and replace two fire doors on the water side.

Following this, our toilet and foyer refurbishment, along with drainage work around the entire building, will commence on Monday, 5th January 2025, and is expected to be completed by Friday 28th February 2025.

Due to the extent of these works, the hall will be closed during this period. Unfortunately, limited access to toilet facilities and the temporary unavailability of the accessible ramp and toilets make it impractical to keep the hall open.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are disappointed to have to close during this period. These essential upgrades are critical to ensuring the hall’s longevity and its continued use as a valuable space for our community.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Best wishes,
NKVH Booking Team

The North Kessock Village Hall is the heart of our community.  Situated in a quiet setting on the banks of the Beauly Firth, it offers an ideal venue for all events and occasions.  Private parties, public meetings, child-based activities, keep-fit, yoga, badminton, junior football, dance classes, quiz nights, community markets, mind, body and soul events, wedding receptions, dances, charitable and fundraising events, craft fairs, ceilidhs, sporting events, and corporate events have all hired the hall.

Built in 1971, the hall is a popular venue for all.

The Main Hall seats up to 120 people, or a maximum of 200 standing (this includes helpers and performers and is in line with fire regulations).  The main hall has a wheelchair ramp at the main door, but it is unsuitable for all disabled users.  Please enquire prior to booking.  The hall is fully licensed for public entertainment.

The Committee Room seats 12–15 but has no disabled access. 

The kitchen is fully equipped and ideal for catering.  (No glasses are provided.)

There is a small private car park with parking for approximately 25 vehicles.  Please note that there is NO overnight parking.

A defibrillator is available on the outside wall by the entrance to the hall.  No access code is required.

If you would like to help us continue to make improvements, you can make a donation by clicking here.

NKVH Board Members:

Chairperson: Alan McDiarmid
Vice Chair: Laura Morrison-Pires
Secretary: Wendy Heard
Minute Secretary: Carron McDiarmid
Treasurer: Cat Holmes
Bookings Secretary: LB
Board Members:  Marie Wood, Peggy Rose, Helen Henderson, Janice Johnston, and Lynsay Mackay.

Contact Email: nkvh.enquiries@gmail.com for general enquiries or nkvh.bookings@gmail.com for booking enquiries.

Committee Meetings

The NKVH Board meets monthly in the hall committee room, usually the first week of the month.  For details of the minutes, please use the links below.

Minutes 2022

Minutes 2023

Minutes 2024

AGM

The next AGM will be held on TBC.

Membership

If you would like to become a member of NKVH, please go to the Documentation page for the membership application form.  All forms must be returned to:

nkvh.secretary@gmail.com 

or sent to:

NKVH Secretary
North Kessock Village Hall
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Club 200 Draw

December 2023               March 2024               June 2024               September 2024

155 - £50                             174 - £50                      110 - £50                  70 - £50
077 - £50                             195 - £50                      153 - £50                  146 - £50
169 - £200                          083 - £200                   200 - £200               184 - £200
 

Fair Work First

This statement confirms North Kessock Village Hall's commitment to ensuring fair working practices are in place in support of ‘Fair Work First’.

Fair Work First is the Scottish Government's flagship policy for driving high quality and fair work across the labour market in Scotland by applying fair work criteria to grants, other funding, and contracts being awarded by and across the public sector, where it is relevant to do so. Through this approach, the Scottish Government is asking employers to adopt fair working practices, specifically:

• Payment of at least the real Living Wage.
• Providing appropriate channels for effective workers’ voice, such as trade union recognition.
• Investment in workforce development.
• No inappropriate use of zero hours contracts.
• Action to tackle the gender pay gap and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Offer flexible and family friendly working practices for all workers from day one of employment
• Opposing the use of fire and rehire practices

Fair-Work-Convention-Framework-PDF-Summary-Version.pdf (fairworkconvention.scot)

Fair-Work-Convention-Framework-PDF-Full-Version.pdf (fairworkconvention.scot)

Child Protection

North Kessock Village Hall follows the guidance and policy documentation provided by Highland Child Protection Committee. Copies of relevant documentation is available via Policies & Guidance - Highland Child Protection Committee (hcpc.scot)