Question 1

Main hall

Accepted Answer

The main hall is a versatile space measuring 9m x 16m which can be used for anything from a game of badminton (although bear in mind the ceiling is lower than a usual badminton ceiling being 3.5m at its lowest and 4.3m at its highest) to a ceilidh for 100 people to a sit down dinner for up to 150 people. Hire of the hall comes with use of 25 tables, 7 small tables suitable for children, 150 adult chairs and 32 child chairs. 
The hall has a hatch through to the kitchen making food / drink servicing simple and there is a small ante-room off the hall which is perfect if you want to put food out in a separate space. 
A bluetooth music speaker is available.
Also available is a small staging area for a band or disco.
A badminton net is available if you'd like to book the hall for a family game.

Question 2

The Blue Room

Accepted Answer

The Blue Room is an ideal space for a business meeting or venue for a small group. It can seat around 25 people theatre style and can be set up in a variety of ways to suit a meeting or presentation.
 
The meeting room has a hatch through to the kitchen making the serving of food and drink simple.
 
There is also access to a patio area which has a retractable canopy to protection from the weather (although can't be used when very windy).

Question 3

Kitchen

Accepted Answer

The kitchen is well equipped for simple catering and has an oven, hob, microwave, undercounter fridge with freezer drawer, washing up sink and handwashing basin. For hot drinks, kettles and 2 larger capacity pump flasks area available as are a number of smaller tea pots. 
 
If you have specific catering requirements for your event please let us know when you are making your booking and we'll try our best to help.

Question 4

Outdoor space

Accepted Answer

There is access from the Blue Room via patio doors to a raised patio area. The patio is fitted with an electronically operated  retractable canopy which offers shade in the summer and protection from light rain (it cannot be operated in windy conditions). 
 
The patio gives access to a grassed field, football pitch and children's play area which are not managed by the Community Association but which users of the hall are welcome to use at their own risk.

Question 5

Other facilities

Accepted Answer

The building is fully accessible for disabled users although there is a small step out from the Blue Room to the patio area. 
 
The hall has male and female toilets and a dedicated disabled toilet. 
There is a small cloak room area outside the toilets for hanging coats or storing shoes. 
 
To the front of the hall is an off street car park for up to 20 cars, including one disabled space.
 
To the rear of the hall is the patio area (owned by the community centre) and beyond this is an open grassed area, children's play park and football pitch. Although these areas are not owned or managed by the community centre, they are public grounds and can be used by you during your hire.

Question 6

Available equipment

Accepted Answer

We have a variety of equipment items available to you during your hire. Please let us know at the time of booking if you require any of these:
 - large bluetooth music speaker
 - mobile, magnetic whiteboard
 - raised stage for main hall
 - chairs & tables
 - wifi
- badminton net

Milltimber Community Hall

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