STAFFORD IS CURRENTLY IN COVID TIER 4 MEANING THAT NO MEETINGS OR EVENTS CAN BE HELD AT THE VILLAGE HALL. ONCE STAFFORD IS MOVED TO A LOWER TIER THE RULES BELOW WILL APPLY.

COVID-19 Secure Measures

Whilst social distancing and health and safety measures are required to contain the COVID-19 risk the following measures will be in place for any use of the Stowe By Chartley Village Hall.

1. A maximum of 30 people at any one time to be allowed on the premises.
2. A maximum of 30 people at any one time to be allowed in the main hall.
3. Wedding receptions and funeral wakes are limited to a maximum of 15 people.
4. A maximum of 6 people at any one time to be allowed in the middle meeting room.
5. A maximum of 2 people at any one time to be allowed in the kitchen.
6. A maximum of one person at a time to be allowed in the store room that adjoins the kitchen.
7. The small meeting room is designated as a sick bay and should only be used in an emergency of someone falling sick during a meeting or event.
8. Face coverings must be worn at all meetings and events.
9. Activities must be socially distanced between different households groups.
10. Hirers to bring their own hand sanitiser and anti-bacterial wipes and to ensure all shared surfaces are cleaned before and after their meetings/events.
11. No food preparation is allowed on the premises apart from simple beverages & biscuits.
12. Hirers to keep a register of all attendees and their contact details and this to be made available to NHS Test and Trace contact tracers if requested.
13. Singing is not allowed during any meeting or event.

The standard information below is a useful description of the facilities at the hall but the limits on numbers as outlined above will be in force to ensure the hall is COVID-19 secure until further notice.

Main Hall – 128sq M.(138sq ft) The main feature hall has a capacity for 150 people standing (100 seated), with a stage area at the front. The room is well lit and airy with contemporary soft furnishings. The size and accessibility of the room makes it perfect for  the largest family occasions, it is regularly used for wedding receptions and christenings

Reception Room – 55sq M (573sq ft) Has a capacity for 30 seated and is perfect for small social groups and societies

Committee Room – 20 sq M (214 sq ft) capacity for 20 seated and is perfect for small meetings or social gatherings

Kitchen – A modern commercial standard kitchen fitted with stainless steel work surfaces and a range cooker. Perfect for hot and cold food preparation.

Toilets – The hall boasts high quality facilities including for the less-abled

Car Parking – There is parking available for up to 30 cars with the possibility for more space with prior arrangement

Services - Mains Electric, Gas, sorry No telephone or broadband facilities currently

The basic rules of hire

The village hall is meant to be enjoyed by all who use it, so we ask all hirers to return the facility to the standard it was handed over. Cleaning equipment and chemicals are free and included in the hire charges and are easily accessible.

Additionally

• The hall is licensed for entertainment but not for alcohol and therefore has NO bar facilities. Hirers are welcome to bring their own drinks or those preferring a bar facility can use the link on our sponsors section for preferable rates.
• The playing of music should cease at midnight with the hall closing no later than 12.30am.
• Smoking is not permitted within the building but facilities are available outside at the front of the building
• There are no telephone or broadband facilities
• First aid facilities are available on the wall of the kitchen
• Keys should be returned as soon as practical after the hire