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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What size is the hall?
A. The hall is 8.23 metres x 15.55 metres in length yielding approx 127 metres2 .
The meeting room is 3.63 metres x 7.62 metres in length yielding approx 27 metres2 .

   


Q. Can I come and view the hall and meeting room?
A. Yes, Just email the village hall caretaker to arrange the best time for you.

Q. How do I book the hall?
A. You can check to see if the hall is free for hire from our Events Calendar, then fill in the Enquiry Form, the booking secretary will be in contact with you shortly to discuss your requirements. Please read the Conditions for Hiring.

Q. Where is the Village Hall located?
A. The Village Hall located in Longton Road about 100 metres from the junction with Station Road. Other Village landmarks nearby include the Village Green, Duke of York Pub and Post Office. See the map for the location in the menu at the top of the screen.

Q. What features does the hall have for disabled people?
A.We have parking spaces next to the front door specifically for the disabled. The entrance to the hall is the same level as the street. We also have toilets suitable for disabled users. The side emergency exit now has a ramp to car park level.

Q. Does the hall have a car park?
A. Yes, we have space for 20 cars with two spaces marked for wheel chair/disabled users at the front of the hall.

  

Q. Are there any local shops near by just incase I need something?
A. Londis, a convenience store, is near the level crossing at the bottom of the village. You will also find Premier village store and a Chemist in Orchard Place, a few hundred metres passed Londis.

Q. What do I do with any rubbish which my event has created?
A. It's up to the hall hirers [you] to dispose of any rubbish left. Any rubbish left after the hiring of the hall may incur charges for the disposal. There is an industrial size bin provided at the back of the hall that can be used to dispose of waste. Additionally, there are recycling facilities for paper, glass and cans on the Downs Car Park, a minute walk from the hall. Barlaston Village Hall encourages the use of these facilities.

Q. Are there any First Aid kits on site for Hirers Use?
A. No, As the hall hirer its up to YOU, the event organiser to provide any first aid kits or cover for your event.


Q. Will the hall caretaker be around to help me in any way?
A. Yes if you ask. You can arrange this by emailing the hall caretaker a few days before your event. But its up to YOU, as the hall hirer to leave the hall as you found it.

Q. How old is the Hall? When was it built?
A. The hall was built in 1894. The refurbishment was started in the autumn of 2006.

Q. Who owns the Village Hall and runs it?
A. . Barlaston Village Hall is a registered charity, Number 522602. The Village Hall Trustees own the building and the Barlaston Village Hall Committee (BVHC) manage the hall. The day-to-day running is managed by the caretaker, on behalf of the BVHC.