Welcome to Cookley VILLAGE Main Hall & Functions
Our spacious main hall, measuring approximately 15.5 by 10 metres with a 50m² stage area, is perfectly suited for weddings, anniversaries, christenings, birthday parties, and fundraising events. Whether you’re planning a large gathering or an intimate celebration, the hall can comfortably accommodate up to 180 guests theatre-style or 100 guests for seated functions.
Versatile Space for Meetings and Activities
Beyond special occasions, the hall is also available for regular hire to host meetings and sports activities such as yoga classes, fitness sessions, and table tennis. Its flexible layout ensures it can adapt to your specific needs.
WHY CHOOSE OUR MAIN HALL
Facilities Designed with Your Convenience in Mind
Generous Stage Area
Ideal for entertainment and presentations.
Kitchen Access
Equipped with a small oven and fridge, suitable for private use or professional caterers. Please note the oven is intended for reheating rather than full meal preparation.
Private Bar
Located in the adjoining meeting room (Room 2), staffed by our own employees to ensure seamless service during your event.
PRICING
Day/Time | Main Hall | Main Hall + Bar Room | Meeting Room 1,2, 3 |
Mon - Fri 9am-4pm | £20/hr | £22/hr | £14/hr |
Mon - Thurs Evening | £24/hr | £24/hr | £14/hr |
Sat/Sun Daytime | £30/hr | £30/hr | £20/hr |
The charges for Main Hall and Main Hall+MR2 include set-up, clear-down and cleaning costs. Meeting Room 2 can also be hired on its own for smaller functions for 20 – 30 people. Please note that the discounted price is for local Cookley / Caunsall residents and customers who choose to use our in-house servery catering.
Day of Hire | Main Hall + Bar Room |
Friday Evening: 5.00pm - Midnight | £190 £170 RESIDENT |
Saturday Evening: 5.00pm - Midnight | £310 £280 RESIDENT |
Weekend: Fri 4.00pm - Sun 10.00am | £900 |
Saturday Day/Evening: 9.00am - Midnight | £600 £550 RESIDENT |
Children's Party (2 hours) | £120 |
TERMS
Useful Information
Conditions of use
No alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks are allowed to be brought onto the premises. Anyone seen to be contravening this rule will be required to leave the premises immediately. If they are attending a function the hirer will automatically lose their deposit in full.
If you have food, you or your caterer will be expected to clear all left over food, rubbish, crockery and cutlery. Any crockery or cutlery provided by us will need to be washed and put away and caterers must clear their equipment and take away on the day.
You are welcome to decorate the room but nothing must be attached to the fabric of the building e.g. walls and woodwork. Lighted candles or any other naked flames including incense sticks and smoke machines are not permitted. No bubble machines. Inflated balloons cannot be left in the hall or other function rooms overnight.
Infants under the age of 2 who will not occupy a seat do not need to be included in these numbers. 2 High chairs can be provided by the hall.
We would very much appreciate if guests could pre-book taxi’s so as to minimise the disturbance to our neighbours whilst waiting outside for its arrival.
Payment Terms
The booking is only confirmed with the payment of a refundable security deposit of from £100 and completion of the Function booking form. The deposit will be refunded in full within 14 days after the event provided there has been no unacceptable behaviour, damage, missing items or excessive noise, spillages or mess. The full payment and cost of any extras (in addition to the deposit) is required 28 days in advance of the hire date. An e-mail will be issued to confirm receipt of both deposit and full payment within 5 working days of receipt.
Payment Methods
You can pay :
– On-line BACs payment to Cookley Playing Fields and Village Hall at Lloyds Bank, Sort Code: 30-92-93, Account: 69186360 – stating your surname and event date in the reference field.
– Cheques payable to “Cookley Village Hall” and sent to Cookley Village Hall Bookings, Lea Lane, Cookley, DY10 3RH
We do not offer credit facilities.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations of bookings must be given in writing (letter or e-mail)
– post to Cookley Village Hall Bookings, Lea Lane, Cookley, DY10 3RH, or
– email to cookleyvillagehall@gmail.com
…and will only be effective once confirmed. The Cancellation will be effective from the day of receipt of such notice. If the Hirer needs to cancel a booking, for whatever reason, he/she will then become liable to pay the COMMITTEE a cancellation fee as follows:-
– If cancelled more than 3 months from date of event : 50% of the refundable deposit
– If cancelled less than 3 months to date of event : Loss of 100% of deposit
Use Of Entertainment Providers
We are delighted that you have chosen our venue as the setting for your function & we will do our utmost to ensure that your event is memorable.
In order for us to satisfy our neighbours & Worcester regulatory, we are obliged to follow recommendations regarding noise pollution and health & safety issues. Entertainment must not exceed Environmental Health decibel levels due to proximity of houses. DJs must connect to the sound system and 4 speakers in the hall for this reason.
In order for us to satisfy our neighbours & Worcester regulatory, we are obliged to follow recommendations regarding noise pollution and health & safety issues.
An additional deposit is also required for noise monitoring.