The Pludds Village Hall
Parish: | Ruardean |
District: | Forest of Dean |
Address: | Ashdene Road, The Pludds, Ruardean |
Website: | https://en-gb.facebook.com/The-Pludds-Village-Hall-793532934065860/ |
Brief summary of the hall
Hall situated in rural hamlet surrounded by forest and fields with ample parking on forest green. Constructed with timber. Renewal of all exterior cladding and windows will be completed by 31 August 2009.
Hall capacity: 110
No. of meeting rooms: 3
Bookings: Ann Williams, 01594 544094

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Directions
From Ruardean proceed west to finger post. Pludds signposted. Along Eddys Lane, down High Street, around bend. Ashdene Road on left-hand side.
Within 5 miles of: Cheltenham, Cinderford
Booking contact(s)
Contact name
Ann Williams
Contact telephone
01594 544094
Contact email
thepluddsvillagehall21@gmail.com
Booking procedure
Booking charges
Whole hall - £7.50 per hour
Picking up keys
Opened by booking secretary
Contact to explain procedures
yes
Hire agreement form
Yes
Setting up chairs and tables
Arranged according to requirements
Setting up heating
By booking secretary
Member of staff or volunteer to assist on day of hire
Hirers must clean and tidy the hall after event
Meeting room details
Room 1
Area(metres squared)
105.0
Standing capacity
150
Seated capacity
100
Heating
Electric
Number of heaters
5
Electrical sockets
10
Flooring type
Tongue & groove base with 3/4 sealed plywood.
Hearing loop
Microphone
Room 2
Area(metres squared)
9.0
Standing capacity
45
Seated capacity
35
Heating
Electric
Number of heaters
2
Electrical sockets
4
Flooring type
As above
Hearing loop
Microphone
Room 3
Area(metres squared)
6.0
Standing capacity
20
Seated capacity
20
Heating
Electric
Number of heaters
1
Electrical sockets
2
Flooring type
As above
Hearing loop
Microphone
Tables and seating
Number of seats
150
Number of tables
20
Car parking
Car parking
Number of car parking spaces
30
Disabled parking
Public transport
No
Further information
Parking no problem in rural area
Accessibility
Level of hall entrance
Lower Ground
Entrance ramp
Handrail
Signs for the visually impaired
Lift
Stair lift
Toilets
Toilets
4 toilets in total. 1 Ladies, 1 Gents, 1 Unisex. (1 toilet suitable for disabled.)
Disabled toilets

Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen facilities
- Cooker
- Crockery
- Cutlery
- Hot and Cold Water
- Microwave
- Tea Urn
- Ample Work Surface
Kitchen size
5 metres
Kitchen information
Cutlery on request. Kitchen caters for 100 (tea & coffee, cold food - but no large plates). Limited catering for hot food (50). Kitchen also has a self-assembly bar serving alcohol.
Catering facilities for
Cold Food, Hot Food, Tea and Coffee
Registered as a 'food premises' or a 'food business/food business operator' with the Environmental Health Department
Licenses and insurance
Alcohol license
Premises license
Designated Premises Supervisor who is also a Personal License Holder
Health and Safety policy
Public liability insurance
£5m limit of indemnity. Employers liability £5m.
Licenses held
- Theatre
- Film
- Live Music
- Recorded Music
- Dance
Other information on licensing
Theatre licence applied for individually. Alcohol licence only when applied for.
Activities
- Happy Circle
- Monthly Village Market
- Football
Further information
Decorative condition
Fair
Usable green space

Green space details
Number of computers
None
Sports equipment
Billiard table
Measures taken to become more energy efficient or environmentally friendly
Renewal of all exterior insulation, replacement of all windows with double glazing - because of situation dependent on electricity.
Recycling point for Village in the Car park.