Corsley Reading Room
A village hall with two meeting rooms, Wi-Fi, parking and kitchen
Building
The building has the character to be expected in one built in the 1890s. It has two main rooms comprising a large hall and a smaller meeting room.
Each main room is accessible independently if two separate functions are happening at the same time.
Rooms
The Main Hall is 11.9 metres by 7.4 metres and is 3 metres high. It is licensed to hold 80* or 100* people seated depending on the event style and 100 standing.
The Lower Room is 6.6 metres by 7.5 metres and is licensed for 40* or 60* seated depending on the event and 60 standing. There is a small wall mounted electric projection screen in this room.
* Please note the capacity numbers above include any/all staff/performers, etc.
Kitchen / Bar
The small but pleasant bar area measures 4.4 metres by 4.2 metres.
It is equipped with a bar, fridge and a selection of glasses. The sale of alcohol requires our agreement to use our licence - see the 'Licences' section.
The well-equipped kitchen includes:
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an electric hob
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two ovens
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a fridge
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a table to prepare and serve food
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a commercial dishwasher
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a hot water boiler for tea/coffee etc.
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crockery and cutlery*
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table cloths, paper towels & bin bags
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a small freezer
It is a hiring requirement that all facilities are left as found and all kitchen waste product and litter is to be removed from the site. We reserve the right to charge for any cleaning required.
* Please bring your own sharp carving knives if you require such as for H&S reasons we do not supply.
Tables / Chairs
10 round (four-foot diameter) and 12 rectangular tables are available with the main hall as well as 64 chairs.
The Lower Room has another 4 rectangular tables and 36+ chairs. Additionally, there are 6 'card tables'; the use of these is included in the hire fee.
By agreement extra chairs may be brought from the lower room to the main hall if required, so long as they are returned to lower room after use.
Wi-Fi / Telephone
Note: There is NO telephone line. The service we have is for broadband only.
Wi-Fi access and password details are posted in both main rooms. Guaranteed speed to router by our ISP is 35Mbps.
Licences
The location is currently licensed for the following:
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music,
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plays,
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entertainment,
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movies* (from 10am until midnight; 11pm on Sundays) and,
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alcohol sales 10am to midnight (1am on Friday and Saturday).
*To show any specific movie an additional licence is required. We do not have a TV Licence.
Use of our alcohol licence requires an application to us and our written agreement. Alternatively, a TENS may be applied for but again requires our approval before application is made to Wiltshire Council.
As a courtesy to the local neighbours all events must conclude at the time contracted for or by midnight at latest unless otherwise agreed with the Management Committee.
Car Park
There is parking at the rear of the building for 17 cars with one space marked for "disabled".
Parking is also possible on the "triangle" on the opposite side of the A362 closer to (and on opposite side of the road to) the Royal Oak Public House.
Users are asked not to park on the hill/lane immediately outside the hall for safety reasons
Projector & Screen
The Main Hall has a ceiling mounted projector, electric screen and audio which can be made available on request. Connection is by HDMI.
The lower room has a wall-mounted screen and a free standing projector may be made available.
Heating & Power
Heating and power for all areas, including the kitchen appliances, is by £1 & £2 slot meters. Lighting is included in the hire fee.
Flooring & Walls
Users are requested not to wear stiletto heels or other footwear that can damage the wooden floors. No Blutac / or other tape on the walls, please.
Finally, please leave the premises as they found them and take all rubbish away.