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CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19
Following the Government’s Coronavirus legislation
the Memorial Hall is closed to group hire and use at the moment
At the time of writing (June 2021) we have been closed since March 2020. The UK government offers a changing timetable for public buildings to be reopened, depending on their use, typical group size and activity. Most of our users are larger groups with relatively close contact conditions, such as dancing, singing, WI and U3A art classes etc. which are not allowed. Hiring out for these activities might start again in September. In the meantime, since May 2021, we can consider small groups that don't breach the English guidance, and which can guarantee to be run in a covid-secure manner.
If you want to contact our Bookings Secretary about future dates, please use the details below.
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The Trustees will only re-open when they are sure that it is safe to do so.
It is likely that longer gaps will be left between hires, so that the hall can be ventilated and that a revised cleaning obligation will be in operation, asking groups to take responsibility for cleaning/sanitising surfaces used (where feasible) after their activity.

To hire the Hall, please email bookingspmh@gmail.com

WHAT'S HAPPENED TO OUR FRONT GARDEN?

In 2019 the crazy paving patio was transformed into a wildflower patch with perennial native shrubs for colour and nectar. Last summer, 2020, the "birds and bees" turf was a riot of colour - ragged robin, harebells, clover, all being visited by the pollinating insects of Patcham, the glorious weather encouraging a lot of establishing growth. These wildflower meadows are normally cut at the end of summer, so currently (June 2021) it is looking a bit messy while we learn to manage it. We have also established more perennial planting in the front beds and at the side of the hall, The Pax commemorative roses are in full bloom.

The banks are homes to Solitary Bees, or mason bees, miner bees, who live in their own burrows there, as they have done for decades. This year's early spring sunshine encouraged them to fly about in the warmth, but they're completely safe - they're not aggressive because they don't have honey to protect. Nevertheless, please don't come into the garden without permission, as the planting is settling into place and we have more to put in.

Public Documents
As we're a charity, our governance documents are open to the public. Our revamped 2012 Constitution, Minutes of the last few years' AGMs, and Treasurer and Chair's annual reports can be found on this page

Patcham Memorial Hall is a charity run by a group of local and appointed trustees

It was originally founded in memory of the local men and women who went to the Great War, and it has been serving the village and parish of Patcham since 1924. It has a fascinating history, including being requisitioned for the Second World War effort in 1939.

Most local people know it as

a dance hall with a wonderful smooth and polished floor
weekly U3A classes and WI meetings
a good-sized venue for children's parties
perfect for Swing and Jive classes, Scottish dancing, French traditional Bals Folk, Fitsteps, and Zumba classes
our local Polling Station, and
a place for regular groups to do local things together

Hiring the hall
Patcham Memorial Hall is booked out regularly each week or month on specific days to the groups listed above, and others. You'll find a list with contact details on the Regular Groups & Clubs page.

We are happy to hire out the hall any day and time that it is available, from 9am til 11pm, for all sorts of meetings, music and singing sessions, parties and family celebrations, concerts, dances, training and development groups, private and commercial functions.

We have a large single hall that seats 100 people, a fully fitted kitchen and oven/hob, cups and saucers, an easily accessed stage, even fairy lights!
You can see photos of the inside are on the Facilities & Fees page.

If you'd like to hire the Hall, please contact John Williams at bookingspmh@gmail.com or text a message to 07818 455227
He needs the Contact's first name, surname, an email address & phone number, and the details of the event, as this calculates the hire fee.
You can also leave a voicemail on that number, please spell your name and repeat any phone numbers. Either way, you'll be contacted to let you know if the hall is available, and followed up with the paperwork.

If you prefer to write a letter, give the details of your hire requirements and send it, with a stamped addressed envelope for a reply, to
PMH Bookings Secretary, Patcham Memorial Hall,
3 Old London Road, Brighton BN1 8XR
Letters can also be put in the Letter Box outside the door, which is emptied every couple of days.

Tariffs, terms and conditions
Please go to the Facilities & Fees page for further details of how we charge and contract hirers.