Claygate Village Hall
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March 2025
VILLAGE HALL INVESTS IN COMFORT
Improvements at Claygate Village Hall have been making life more comfortable for users and visitors, as well as enhancing safety.
The most noticeable investment has been the arrival of 225 new chairs for the main hall, which were delivered last year and have been much appreciated by hall users, as they are more comfortable than the old ones, and lighter and easier to handle – and they store conveniently on wheeled dollies.
The old chairs had served well for more than 25 years but were beginning to show their age and needed considerable maintenance to keep enough available for the hall’s stated capacity. In addition, hirers had been finding them cumbersome to handle. They have been successfully rehomed and continue in service elsewhere.
The folding chairs in the small hall were replaced with more sturdy and durable versions some time earlier.
The curtains in both halls have also been replaced. The old curtains were also about 25 years old, had reached the end of their useful life, and did not meet current fire regulations. After receiving samples of material, it took a while to choose the fabric, as everyone involved had different preferences! Eventually a decision was reached and the new curtains were installed in early January.
Less visible but equally important has been the development of a new website, with the bookings diary now available online, enabling potential hirers to check availability. A hearing loop was also installed in the main hall last year, and the audio facilities updated with new microphones, with installation of Bluetooth connections to sound systems, and other enhancements.
For performers, the wooden stage is now covered with modern theatre-style vinyl stage flooring compatible with all forms of dance, and the hall’s CCTV system has been upgraded.
Funding for these improvements has come from the Village Hall’s own funds and other sources. The trustees would like to thank the following for their support. First, Your Fund Surrey, with the support of Claygate’s County Councillor, Mark Sugden, and an allocation from Community Infrastructure Levy funds administered by Claygate Parish Council. Elmbridge U3A contributed to the hearing loop and Claygate Dramatic Society organised a performance by Guildford Shakespeare Company as a fundraiser towards renovation of the stage.
Villagers can experience these improvements for themselves by aending upcoming events at the hall, including “The Great American Songbook”, a concert by local musicians, the Yasmine Giles Jazz Trio, on March 15, and the Claygate Dramatic Society’s spring production “Don’t Get Your Vicars in a Twist” from April 3-5, plus comedy nights.
The hall is also available for hire for parties, meetings and other events, mainly on Fridays and at weekends. Information, including contact details for the hall, regular hirers, and information about upcoming shows and events can be found at https://www.claygatevillagehall.co.uk/ .
- PARISH COUNCIL ACHIEVEMENT 23RD MAY 2024: "Approved £10k grant for refurbishments to the Village Hall."
CLAYGATE VILLAGE HALL, Church Road was built between 1959-65 and is owned by the village. The Village Hall Association is the governing body, comprising representatives of the community and organisations using the hall.
Contact
- Claygate Village Hall 🏠 Church Road, KT10 0JP. Large and small halls for hire with a fully equipped stage and kitchen. Parking for 35 cars. ⬜ www.claygatevillagehall.co.uk ☎ 01372 469 221 ✉ enquiries@claygatevillagehall.co.uk (251015) Non-business▶Halls for Hire
Sources
- Claygate Heritage Trail, (leaflet produced by Claygate Parish Council)
- http://www.claygatevillagehall.co.uk/
