The Village Hall
In 1914 the locally well known architect H.G. Ibberson drew up plans for a proposed 'institute' to be built near St. Mary's Church in Holme-next-the-Sea. The final construction differed from the the original plans (much the same often happens today) but still resulted in a building of considerable character.
The Le Strange Estate of Hunstanton presented the building to the Parish Council of Holme-next-the-Sea and Hamon le Strange laid the foundation stone. Subsequently the building was well used by the local branch of the Women's Institute and so became known as "The Institute" and, eventually, "The Village Hall".
Today's building has been much improved and extended with the recent addition of a large kitchen and a meeting room. However, the main hall has retained much of its original character and features an attractive beamed ceiling. The Village Hall is regularly used by groups based in Holme-next-the-Sea - the Parish Council and the Knit, Stitch and Natter group hold their meetings in the meeting room and the Carpet Bowls Club uses the main hall every week. The Hall is also used as a Polling Station for local and parliamentary elections.
Photo Tony Foster
Both the main hall and the meeting room have coin-operated infra-red heating.
The toilet facilities include a dedicated W.C. for the disabled. There are no steps in any of the public areas and there is easy wheelchair access throughout the whole of the building.
Address
Village Hall Kirkgate Holme-next-the-Sea Norfolk PE36 6LH
Room sizes and furniture
The main hall measures 37'6" x 24' (11.43m x 7.31m). The meeting room measures 24'5" x 18'6" (7.44m x 5.64m). The building is licensed for a maximum of 75 persons - and that includes all staff working during the function. There are 72 chairs available and a number of tables with folding legs - most are 6' x 2' (1.83m x 0.61m) and a few are 4' x 2' (1.22m x 0.61m).
Kitchen equipment
The kitchen is equipped with two sinks with independant instant hot water systems and a separate sink for hand washing. There is an electric oven with separate grill and hob. There is an under-surface refrigerator and a tall, larder fridge. A microwave oven, two stainless steel heated warming/storage cupboards, two hot water boilers (with a fast re-boil facility) and two electric kettles complete the equipment line-up. A plentiful supply of cutlery and china cups, saucers, plates and bowls is also available.
Photos
Main Hall - note the vaulted beamed ceiling. Photo Tony Foster
Main door on the left. Photo Tony Foster
Door to kitchen on right and infra-red heaters just below beamed ceiling. Photo Tony Foster
Large west facing window. Photo Tony Foster
Door to rear corridor, kitchen and meeting room. Photo Tony Foster
Kitchen. Photo Mary Burton
Meeting Room - serving hatch to kitchen and door to corridor with access to kitchen and main hall. Photo Tony Foster
Meeting Room - carpeted and infra-red heaters. Photo Tony Foster
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Hire Charges
Function and Use - Hire Charge
All Day Hire - £60
Part Day Hire (morning, afternoon or evening sessions) - £20
Overnight use of hall - Price on application
Holme-next-the-Sea Village Groups (Holme Handcrafters, Carpet Bowls, Church, PC etc.) - Free
Charity Events organised by HntS Parishioners - Free
Charity Events organised by others - Standard rates
PLEASE NOTE: The booking of the village hall for wedding receptions and adult evening parties to be allowed for Holme-next-the-Sea householders only, at a rate to be agreed at time of booking.
For bookings or further information
To book a function or event in the Village Hall at Holme-next-the-Sea please phone Wendy Norman on 01485 525805 or email at villagehall@holme-next-the-sea.co.uk