France Lynch Church Rooms (aka Hall on the Hill)
| Parish: | Chalford |
| District: | Stroud |
| Address: | Lynch Road, France Lynch, Chalford Hill |
Hall capacity: 80
No. of meeting rooms: 3
Bookings: Ms Gill Ball, 01453 885977
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Directions
From A419 London Road in Chalford, take the turning by Christ Church called Old Neighbourhood, uphill to the crossroads near the top. Turn right into Abnash, signposted Chalford Hill and Bournes Green. Keep left into Burcombe Road and at STOP sign turn right into Middle Hill. At 5-way junction near the Millennium Bus Shelter (nearest bus stop to Church Rooms) turn left into Brantwood Road. At end turn left into Lynch Road, and Church Rooms are about 100m on the right.
Booking contact(s)
Contact name
Ms Gill Ball
Contact telephone
01453 885977
Contact email
flchurchrooms@gmail.com
Booking procedure
Booking charges
Booking charges until 31 December 2022 (includes use of kitchen):
- Main Hall £10 ph
- Main Hall and School Room (or Meeting Room upstairs) £12 ph
- School Room (or Meeting Room upstairs) £6 ph
As from 1 January 2023:
- Main Hall £9 ph
- Main Hall and School Room (or Meeting Room upstairs) £12 ph
- School Room £7 ph
Use of kitchen is free.
Use of projector and large screen free of charge.
To book, contact either by phone or email. Booking form will be send to you with Terms & Conditions for completion and payment - cash, cheque or BACs. Deposit of £10 will be required for the key if you are a new regular hirer.
Picking up keys
Arrange a meeting with the Bookings Manager at the venue for H&S tour before setting up. Key to be dropped off afterwards at place agreed with the Bookings Manager.
Hire agreement form
Yes
Setting up chairs and tables
Hirers to put out own tables and chairs.
Contact Bookings Manager for further information.
Room set up service provided
Meeting room details
Main Hall
Area(metres squared)
78.10 including curtained stage
Standing capacity
100
Seated capacity
80
Heating
Large gas heaters
Number of heaters
2
Electrical sockets
4 double sockets, one large round one on stage
Flooring type
Wooden
Hearing loop
Microphone
Projector and screen
School Room
Area(metres squared)
40.88, adjacent to Main Hall
Standing capacity
40
Seated capacity
20
Heating
Large gas heater
Number of heaters
1
Electrical sockets
3 double sockets
Flooring type
Wooden
Hearing loop
Microphone
Projector and screen
Meeting room upstairs
Area(metres squared)
16
Seated capacity
Table and seating for 12
Heating
Electrical storage heater
Number of heaters
1
Electrical sockets
2 double sockets
Flooring type
Carpeted floor
Hearing loop
Microphone
Projector and screen
Tables and seating
Number of seats
Furth info
Number of tables
Furth info
Car parking
Car parking
Disabled parking
Further information
Roadside parking only.
Disabled parking: none, except roadside. Traffic cones can be placed near entrance by requesting Bookings Manager to save a place.
For busy events, it may be possible to arrange parking at nearby Chalford Silver Band car park.
Accessibility
Level of hall entrance
Ground floor
Entrance ramp
Handrail
Signs for the visually impaired
Other access information
Entrance foyer is on level with Main Hall and School Room.
Toilets
Toilets
Two unisex toilet cubicles (including basins) in entrance foyer, one of which is accessible and containing baby changing facilities.
Disabled toilets
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen facilities
- Ample work surface and cabinets and drawers
- Crockery and cutlery for c.80 people
- New Belling electric 5-ringed cooker with two ovens and grill
- Cooker hood
- Dishwasher
- Urn
- Hot and cold water
- Single sink for washing-up
- Separate basin for hand-washing
- Large larder refrigerator
- Microwave oven
- Portable hot plate
- 3 kettles
- Serving trolley
- Two-step ladder
Kitchen size
15.40 metres
Kitchen information
Could cater for up to 60 for cold food and 40 for hot food.
Stroud DC sacks provided to take home rubbish.
Catering facilities for
Cold food, hot food, tea and coffee
Licenses and insurance
Alcohol license
Premises license
Health and Safety policy
Public liability insurance
Yes
Licenses held
PRS and PPL Licence for live and recorded music.
Other information on licensing
Hirers expected to obtain Temporary Events Notice for one-off events where alcohol is to be sold.
Activities
- Beavers
- Cubs
- Scouts
- Women's Institute
- Friday Evening Group
- Pilates
- Yoga
- Lunch on the Hill (monthly)
- Film shows (monthly)
- Coffee mornings 4 times a year
- 3 or 4 stage shows each year
- Annual show by local am-dram group
- Occasional fundraising activities, such as jumble sales, meals, talks.
- Children's parties
- Other private parties, e.g. anniversaries, wakes, wedding receptions
Further information
Usable green space
Other facilities
There are a variety of tables available for use:
- 20 tables - 14 large, 6 small
- 4 round tables
- 11 card tables
- 6 nursery tables
Along with these, there are 96 chairs and 24 nursery chairs.
There is a projector and large screen for showing presentations and films. Training can be given in this.
There is a small usable green space at rear of the building.