Buildings, Bookings and Charges

The Council has a Premises Manager, Gordon Watson.
To contact him please use email:
premises@woodhouseparishcouncil.org.uk

The Parish Council's Parish Hall in Woodhouse Eaves, the Annexe and the new King George V Room are served by a public car park for around 30 vehicles - and street parking outside is also available. The location address is 50 Main Street, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE12 8RZ

Lettings fees reviewed annually (usually in September) and changes usually applied from January.

Anyone wishing to sell alcohol at an event must complete a licence application to cover our premises. Two copies must be sent to the Borough Council and one copy to the Police [addresses are on the form below] and there is a small fee. Further details are on Charnwood BC's website at www.charnwoodbusiness.com/licensingact2003.html

The buildings are adjacent to a children's play area, two tennis courts, a teenage games court, and a large playing field with cricket and football pitches.

Bouncy castles - please provide a copy your supplier's insurance as they are responsible for the safety of your children. The maximum height we allow indoors is 10 feet [3m].

Wi fi is available free - the access code is pinned up in all buildings.

Village Hall Woodhouse Eaves

Bookings for special calendar dates e.g. New Year's Eve will only be accepted after 1 January in the same year. Full payment required at the time of booking special dates.

Capacity 100 at the tables with the chairs / 120 close seating, 200 standing
Dimensions 13.7m x 8.2 or 9.7m either side of room divider. Stage is 8.2m x 3.9m
[45ft x 27 or 32 either side of room divider. Stage is 27ft x 13ft.

Facilities Stage lighting, sound system, hearing loop*, large wide-screen remote-controlled projection screen, Blu-ray projector, free Wifi, Kitchen with new dual fuel cooker, fridge, crockery and glasses. If you wish to use the projector please check compatibility with our equipment in advance.
This is a well-equipped hall with an excellent Maple dance floor.

Drinks [alcoholic] No charges or licence needed if patrons bring their own but a Temporary Events Notice is required if alcohol is to be sold [see above]

Bouncy castle restrictions - see above

* Needs input from a microphone - please ask when booking. We have 4 types.

Hire charges
Kitchen, bar, sound system, projector, stage lighting, wi fi are all included.
Hall 12.00 per hour including set up time.
Sunday fairs 165.00 per day.
Rummage sales are now charged by the hour.
Art exhibitions for whole weekend Saturday/Sunday 220.00.
Minimum 2 hours charge on Saturdays, 4 hours on Sundays (excluding cleanup from previous night which is 2 hours)
If you want the car park to be closed for a special booking e.g. a wedding, there will be a charge. You must provide a marshal at the entrance.

Annexe

Art Class in Annexe

£8.00 per hour including set up time. Exhibitions for whole weekend Saturday/Sunday £135.00
Minimum 2 hours charge on Saturdays, 4 hours on Sundays
Please ask for rate for a whole day
If you want the car park to be closed for a special booking e.g. a wedding, there will be a charge. You must provide a marshal at the entrance.

The Annexe has small chairs and low tables for little children as well as adult tables and chairs. The main hall area is 7.6m wide x 11m long [25ft x 39ft]. The rear fire door opens onto the children's play area.

Facilities Kitchen area with kettle, sink etc. Small oven & microwave, Fridge, Chairs and tables to seat 40, Crockery for 40

Drinks [alcoholic] No charges or license needed if patrons bring their own. Temporary license required if alcohol to be sold [see above] Glasses are not available

Bouncy castle restrictions - see above

Please state requirements when booking

King George V Room

The new King George V Room costs £10.00 per hour.
Minimum 2 hours charge on Saturdays, 4 hours on Sundays
Exhibitions for whole weekend Saturday/Sunday £150.00.
It has a full kitchen with cooker and fridge, some crockery and cutlery, standard and disabled toilets. It is accessible from the car park.
If you want the car park to be closed for a special booking e.g. a wedding, there will be a charge. You must provide a marshal at the entrance.

Capacity: 60 seated at the tables with the chairs / 110 close seating / 6.6m wide x 12.8m long [21ft x 42ft]

Extras: 24 children's chairs and 3 child-height round tables

Facilities: Free Wifi, electric screen, projector and speaker. An amplifier and microphone are also available. Please ask for these facilities when booking. If you wish to use the projector please check compatibility with our equipment in advance.

Bouncy castle restrictions - see above

Details of the project to create the new building are from the link below

How the new King George V Room developed

Community Hall in Old Woodhouse

The Community Hall in Old Woodhouse opposite St Mary-in-the-Elms Church is owned and managed by a group of Trustees and does not belong to the Parish Council. To book this, contact Mrs Sanderson on 0758 523 4556 or email wchtrust@hotmail.co.uk & see http://www.wchtrust.org.uk