Managing the hall
The hall is is a registered charity [No. 214816] and managed by a voluntary board of trustees. The board meet regularly and representatives of user groups are welcome to submit concerns, information and questions about the running of the hall to Trustees at any time and attend meetings if necessary.
As stated in the trust’s charitable deed, the main activities of the charity continue to be the provision and maintenance of facilities for the community of Areley Kings in Worcestershire. This specifically includes the care of the community’s village hall building and the provision of services in that building.
The current hall was opened in 2004, replacing the original Parish Room.
Building the new hall
When the original Parish Room was beyond reasonable repair, a group of volunteers stepped forward to raise money and lead the process of building a new hall for the village of Areley Kings. Proceeds from the sale of land on which the original building stood, fundraising by the community, a large grant from the National Lottery and other smaller grants raised over £600,000. The new hall was relocated to land next to the village’s recreation ground and opened to the public in 2004
Facilities at the Hall
Opened in 2004, Areley Kings Village Hall is a modern and well maintained building situated less than one mile from the centre of Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire.
The hall, close to the beautiful Worcestershire countryside but conveniently located in the centre of the village, overlooks the community recreation ground and playground. It comprises a large and light main hall, suitable for functions of all kinds. There is a large stage with 2 backstage rooms. A smaller meeting room is also available and can be booked separately for smaller events – seats 12 around large tables or max 30 theatre style. This room has a SMART TV. A separate buffet room is next to the kitchen and main hall – this room can seat 24 people at round tables
The well-appointed kitchen is generously equipped, with serving hatches to both the main hall and small buffet room. The foyer is large and well lit. There are ample toilet facilities, including a separate disabled toilet with changing table for babies. The large car park has 30 spaces. An emergency defibrillator is in the hall’s foyer.
The main hall will seat 110 people around tables and up to 140 in rows (theatre style(, and is equipped with a PA system, large screen, Wi-Fi, and lighting which can be dimmed. There is a choice of rectangular trestle tables, or large circular tables. Tablecloths and glassware are available to hire at an extra cost. There are also kids tables and chairs for parties.
Fundraising
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Thank you for your support.
