Easy Access
The Hall has easy, step free, access to users from the front or from the field.
Car park
The is tarmac car park with parking for 50 cars. Marked out in bays with several disabled parking bays and easy wheelchair access to the Hall from the front or rear.
Main Hall
The hall size is 14m x 8.8m (46ft x 29ft) with a ceiling height of approx. 3m (10ft). The stage size is 4.8m x 4.5m.
It has a state of the art heating and ventilation system to make it a comfortable space whether you are using it for 10 people or 100.
The Hall has a sprung wooden floor making it suitable for dance and similar activities.
There are 120 chairs, 17 tables at 5ft x 3ft, 6 tables at 3ft x 3ft, and three trestle tables suitable for buffet layout at 10ft x 3ft. The Main Hall has a capacity for 120 people seated. Functions with a standing audience have a maximum of 200 people.
Also included for hirers use on request are:
A drop down screen on the stage and a ceiling mounted projector for presentations.
A hand held and a lapel microphone, and an audio system linked to the hall speaker system.
There is a Bluetooth interface to link to your mobile devices for sound.
Hire charges include full use of these facilities, heating and lighting.
The Stage
The stage adds to the versatility of the hall allowing a range of local variety events as provided regularly by the Kennet Valley Amateur Dramatics Group.
Social functions such as Weddings and Parties utilize the stage for Discos, Bands etc. The Hall is fully licensed for such functions.
A motorized screen for video projection from the ceiling mounted projector together with hand and lapel microphones linked to the fitted loudspeakers and audio loop system, provides full support facilities for visiting Speakers.
There is a Bluetooth interface to link to your mobile devices for sound.
Wireless Internet
Kennet Valley Hall provides free wifi for our users. Connection details are in the entrance lobby.
Separate Meeting Room/Bar
This room has separate outside access and provides an ideal bar area for functions. There is a sink and drainer, mobile bar and 6ft fridge.
The Kitchen
The fully equipped kitchen features :
a 5 ring Halogen hob
built in double oven
microwave
Hydro Boiler providing instant hot water for refreshments
fridge, freezer
commercial dishwasher.
We also offer use of a large warming cabinet, cutlery and crockery for 120 place settings, teapots and water jugs.
There are basic kitchen utensils and wineglasses are available on request.
Changing Rooms and Toilet Facilities
There are separate large male and female changing rooms and toilets, an easily accessible disabled toilet with baby changing facilities.
Recreation Field
The Outside Gym has been installed based on the increasing popularity nationwide of the Outside Gym concept. The gym equipment along with the Gazebo will be major assets for all those in the Community interested in their relaxation, Health & Welfare