
The Hall has a total capacity of 100 people, seated. The chairs are lightweight, and there is a number of large folding refectory or craft tables, and smaller square café style tables.
There is gas fired heating suitable for the groups who use it for sedentary activities such as art, reading and community meetings, as well as providing a warm space for movement and dance sessions. It has good newly-renovated lighting (fluorescent tubes) and two ceiling fans.
We are especially proud of our polished, ballroom-standard dance floor, and the hall is used for all sorts of dancing classes, lessons and groups. There is a raised stage, with stepped access. At the moment the stage is not curtained.
We have installed a basic PA system and speakers, thanks to funding from Patcham Community Association. This is hireable, at extra cost depending on your requirements. We also have an Audio Induction Loop system, which needs to be booked at the time of hire. Please talk to the Bookings Secretary.
There is gas fired heating suitable for the groups who use it for sedentary activities such as art, reading and community meetings, as well as providing a warm space for movement and dance sessions. It has good newly-renovated lighting (fluorescent tubes) and two ceiling fans.
We are especially proud of our polished, ballroom-standard dance floor, and the hall is used for all sorts of dancing classes, lessons and groups. There is a raised stage, with stepped access. At the moment the stage is not curtained.
We have installed a basic PA system and speakers, thanks to funding from Patcham Community Association. This is hireable, at extra cost depending on your requirements. We also have an Audio Induction Loop system, which needs to be booked at the time of hire. Please talk to the Bookings Secretary.
Tariffs, terms and conditions
Booking fees will vary depending on your status
Fees must be paid in advance on a monthly, termly, quarterly, or annual basis.
For groups, a Regular Keyholder deposit costs £10.
Contract and Payment
Booking fees will vary depending on your status
- Community Groups
- Private Functions (parties, etc)
- Commercial hire
Fees must be paid in advance on a monthly, termly, quarterly, or annual basis.
For groups, a Regular Keyholder deposit costs £10.
Contract and Payment
- Please note the Hall has a maximum Fire-Risk licensed seated capacity of 100 people.
It cannot be booked for Discos or events with a loud sound system.
Dancing shoes with stiletto heels are not allowed on the floor, nor should you use dance chalk/talc as it can render the floor dangerously slippery.
There is no smoking allowed in the wooden Hall or its immediate vicinity and grounds.
Apart from unloading, the driveway must not be used for parking cars, as this contravenes the Fire Regulations.
The front garden is a wildlife sanctuary and must not be used for playing or sitting, apart from on the bench. - You will need to hire the Hall for the whole period you wish to use it, ie. get-in and clear-up times, as well as the hours needed for your event. You'll be issued with a Contract, and you must pay for the hire of the Hall before we let you have a key. Once we know you have paid, we will make arrangements for you to collect a key from a local Committee member.
- We retain the right to charge you a Deposit for a one-off hire, depending on the proposed use. This is insurance for us against breakages and damage. It must be made as a separate payment along with the payment for the hire period. It is returnable in full within two weeks of your event, unless there is damage to the Hall, or additional cleaning or floor polishing requirements, or any other inconvenience to the Caretaker and the Committee. If this happens, we will be in touch to discuss the scale of the deduction.
Patcham Memorial Hall, 3 Old London Road, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8XR Charity number 213464 www.pmhpatcham.org.uk
All rights reserved. Copyright PMH/JM © 17 June 2020
All rights reserved. Copyright PMH/JM © 17 June 2020