HALL HIRE &
COMMITTEE
Syderstone Village Hall is a charitable organisation (Registered Charity No: 271842).
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The Committee maintain and operate the hall in accordance with our constitution which provides a community building for use by all inhabitants of the local area.
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Syderstone Amy Robsart Village Hall Management Committee
Resignation of management committee members
The committee convened a meeting of its trustees on 25 March 2025 to consider the effect of recent extreme vitriolic and intimidating behaviour on social media towards the committee and individual members. This was affecting their mental health and wellbeing, as well as those of their families.
Committee members considered a range of actions to take. The situation appears untenable and there was a general feeling that the committee does not appear to have the backing of the village. This is extremely disappointing and therefore with heavy hearts all
members of the committee will resign from 1st May 2025. This date was selected to allow a handover to any new administration. During this
period the remaining committee will continue to manage the hall and its affairs.
To facilitate the appointment of a new committee, individuals who are interested in becoming trustees of the hall with effect from 1st May 2025, should email: newtrustee@syderstonevh.co.uk before noon on Thursday 24th April 2025. The village hall will be made available free of charge, on Friday 25th April at 7.00pm, to allow interested parties to meet and appoint a new committee. Applications received for the role of new trustees will be made available to this meeting. For information the guidance document from the Charity Commission, for charity trustees, can be accessed via the this link .
In the absence of villagers stepping forward to form a new committee, the current committee members are obliged to inform the Charity
Commission of this situation and will do so on 2nd May 2025.
The Committee 25.3.25
Hall Hire
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The following areas can be booked separately or together. Maximum occupancy: 99 people.
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Main Hall
The largest space available (11m wide x 30m long).
Can be divided into two separate rooms by use of the full height dividing doors.
Varnished wooden floor, wall heaters, electric blinds on all windows.
Audio visual equipment: large drop-down electric screen, ceiling mounted projector, DVD
player, amplifier and surround sound speakers.
HDMI connections for laptops or other equipment available.
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Taylor Meeting Room
The Taylor room (11m x 12m) - tables can be laid out in a square, rectangular or u-shaped
format to accommodate at least 20 people seated.
A wall mounted wide screen TV monitor with HDMI connection for laptops and presentations.
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Kitchen
Fully equipped with relevant crockery, cutlery and glasses.
Large equipment: cooker, dishwasher
Electric kettles
The kitchen is licensed for the preparation of hot drinks and the reheating of food.
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Outside Amenity Space
At back of the hall: A large south-facing outside amenity space.
Outside tables / picnic-style bench seating.
Parasols available.
External electrical connection point.
Front of building: Small amenity space.
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Other Facilities
Male, female and toilets for less able people.
Hall hire includes the use of both rectangular and round portable tables and seating.
Electricity is included in the hire rates.
Wi-Fi is provided free of charge.
​​​Contact details for hiring the hall: Tim Chaloner (Bookings Manager) 01485 578630 or bookings@syderstonevh.co.uk
The hall is managed by a committee of Trustees, with the following membership:
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Tim Chaloner | Acting Chair/Treasurer/Bookings Manager/Bowls Representative | 01485 578630 or tim@syderstonevh.co.uk
Chris Little | Site Manager | 01485 578270 or chris@syderstonevh.co.uk
Gary Garford | Improvement Programme & Funding Manager | 07306 049024 or gary@syderstonevh.co.uk
Anita Taylor | Coffee Morning Representative | 01485 578524
Gerry Taylor | St Mary’s Church Rep/Money Club | 01485 578524​