Village Hall

Village Hall

Brundish Village Hall (or Brundish Parish Rooms as we are also known) is probably the best small village hall in Suffolk.

This lovely red brick building was once a Victorian school and the first impression upon entering is one of warmth and light.

We have a main hall, a smaller committee room and a modern room well suited for educational use or meetings along with a modern kitchen, toilets (including disabled), oil-fired central heating and disabled access into and throughout the building.

Our facilities

Brundish Village Hall is an attractive Victorian former school that has been extended and modified throughout. It offers a  modern and bright interior with excellent facilities.

The building comprises a main hall, measuring approximately 30ft by 18 ft, an adjoining pool and games room  and the meeting room which is ideal for classroom or meeting style activities.

The building is in excellent decorative order throughout.  It has oil-fired central heating and everything is on the same level to ensure easy access.  We have high speed fibre broadband and wi-fi coverage is available throughout the building.

         

Main Hall

The hall is equipped with 50 stacking chairs and ample folding tables.

We are fully equipped for film shows and conference-style presentations with an electrically-operated large screen, high quality ceiling-mounted projector, sound system, DVD player all supported by wireless streaming for video and music.  Our fibre broadband connection is ideal for streaming of films, live events etc.

Meeting Room 

A modern room with moveable furniture well suited to classroom or meeting, catering activities but also suitable for a wide range of other uses. It is equipped with a ceiling-mounted projector and screen.

Kitchen
The kitchen has a a commercial electric range cooker, commercial dishwasher, refrigerator and commercial combination microwave. There are plenty of cups, saucers, plates, cutlery, wine glasses, tumblers and water jugs, together with an electric kettle and a large electrically-heated water urn.

Access to the kitchen is restricted to persons using kitchen for food preparation, no others users are permitted entry unless personally invited by the hirer.

Toilets
The toilets are bright and modern and there are separate disabled facilities.

Hire Charges, Terms & Conditions

Hire charges: from April 2025*

Hire Type	Hall	Meeting Room	Notes
Resident/Community use Hourly	£10.00	£10.00	Minimum hire 2 hours
Resident/Community use 1/2 day	£30.00	£30.00
Resident/Community use Full Day	£60.00	£60.00
Non Resident/Business use Hourly	£15.00	£15.00	Minimum hire 2 hours
Non Resident/Business use 1/2 day	£40.00	£40.00
Non Resident/Business use Full Day	£80.00	£80.00
Weddings and other special events	Please contact us with your requirements
Multiple room use: Additional room(s) – 50% discount on lowest priced room(s) Guaranteed exclusive use of building requires the booking of all rooms Use of kitchen for cooking/catering etc. £10 per session (only by prior agreement) Includes heating & lighting. Note: Additional cleaning charges may be applied if excessive post-event cleaning is necessary. For all bookings, enquiries or further information please contact the Bookings Manager: brundishvillagehall@outlook.com *We reserve the right to make changes to any of these these charges without notice.

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Terms and Conditions of Hire

Fees, deposit & bookings

• A minimum charge of 2 hours per hiring applies.
• All charges will be levied from the current scale, agreed and updated by the Hall Management Committee.
• Charges levied for hire of Hall equipment shall be at the sole discretion of the Bookings Manager, subject to a minimum fee and deposit.
• For a single event the Hirer will be required to pay for the booking in full at the time of booking.
• Regular users will be invoiced at the start of each series of bookings and at appropriate regular intervals thereafter.
• All bookings are to be made through the Bookings Manager, appointed by the Hall Management Committee.
• All bookings are at the absolute and sole discretion of the Bookings Manager.
• An additional refundable deposit may be required of up to 50% of the hire charge at the time of booking at the discretion of the Bookings Manager. The deposit will be used for making good any damage arising from the Hire.
• Payment by BACS is preferred, details will be provided on the invoice. Cheques to be made payable to “Brundish Parish Rooms”.

Hirers undertakings

• All damage or defects noted on arrival/collection by the Hirer, must be brought to the attention of the Bookings Manager at the earliest opportunity.
• Any damage or defects found after the Hire Period, may be charged in full.
• Charges may be levied at the Bookings Managers discretion for cleaning.
• At the end of the hire period the Hirer shall:
  • return any moved furniture to its “as found” position.
  • ensure that everything is left clean and tidy with all rubbish placed in the outside bins
  • ensure all used kitchen surfaces, sinks and other equipment are left clean and tidy, all used utensils, cutlery etc. are properly washed, dried and put away.
  • ensure that heating, hot water, lighting and kitchen and any other electrical appliances used are switched off
• The notice boards provided are to be used for notices and posters. Sellotape and other fixings must not to be used on the walls.
• Our audio and video system is freely available but hirers will need to request access to it; any necessary training in its use will be provided.
• No alcoholic beverages are to be sold on the premises without the relevant licences.
• The Hirer must not permit any person(s), to commit any act that would invalidate any Insurance Policy/licence held.
• The Hirer shall take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of all persons when using the Hall.
• The Hirer shall assume responsibility for all car parking, the behaviour of all persons connected with the event, and ensure that at no point is any obstruction, nuisance, or inconvenience conveyed to the neighbouring properties as a result of the Hire.
• The Hirer is responsible for any loss or damage to the Hall, and or Hall property or equipment, which occurs during the Hire Period, and for any liabilities which may arise as a result of the Hire. Hirers are urged to ensure that they have, hold or arrange, adequate insurance to cover their own legal liabilities arising out of the hiring of the Hall, and the activities conducted therein.
• All Hirers must be aged 18 years or above.
• For the duration of the Hire Period, the Hirer, or a minimum of one adult, nominated by the Hirer shall remain present at the Hall.
• Under no circumstances may the Hall be left unmanned and unsecured, i.e., unlocked, within the duration of the Hire Period.
• No equipment, furnishing, utensil or any other item belonging to the hall shall be removed without formal written consent of the bookings manager.
• At the end of the Hire Period, the Hall must not be vacated until a member of the committee has inspected, secured and locked up the premises, unless a prior locking up arrangement has been agreed with the Bookings Manager.

Cancellation of hire by the hirer

• Must be made via email to the bookings manager brundishvillagehall@outlook.com a minimum of two weeks before the planned event.
• Bookings cancelled without sufficient notice may be charged at up to the full hire cost of the room. The Bookings Manager exercises sole discretion in respect of any return or partial of the deposit paid.

Cancellation of hire by the bookings manager

• The Bookings Manager reserves the right to cancel a Hire Period, (with reasonable notice), if the Hall is required for statutory use or where the Hall is required for use by the Hall Committee, Parochial Church Council, or Parish Council, in the case of a repeat long term Hire.
• In all cases the Bookings Manager has sole discretion.

Breach of terms by hirer

• In the case of any of these conditions being breached, the Board of Trustees shall decide what action will be taken, including the recovery of any costs incurred as a result of the breach, in remedying any such failure, to include the costs of employing professional assistance.

General

• The Board of Trustees, Hall Management Committee, or persons employed or nominated to act on their behalf shall not be responsible for any accident or injury, lose or damage, caused by or to property in the Hall during the Hire Period.
• Where hire terms have been negotiated between the Bookings Manager and a Hirer, for multiple bookings, the Hirer shall not divulge negotiated hire rates with a third party.
• In the event of any dispute between the Hirer and Bookings Manager, then the Hall Committee Chairman will act as arbitrator.

Contact Details

All enquiries and correspondence should be directed in the first instance to: brundishvillagehall@outlook.com

Cinema evenings

Brundish Village Hall  provides a warm, comfortable, cinema-style experience in the heart of rural Suffolk.

Please read our excellent Parish Magazine (Online & in print) for more details of everything happening in Brundish and Wilby.

The up and coming film/films to be shown will be advertised in the Brunby Newsletter.

View All editions of the newsletter

Due to the  restrictions numbers are limited and it is advisable to pre-book as below as entry cannot be guaranteed if you turn up on the night.

lt really helps if you reserve your seat with Priscilla Williamson by email or phone:  priscillaawilliamson@gmail.com  or  01379-388034.

All films start at 7.30 pm with doors opening at 7 pm.

Ticket prices £6 adults and £4.50 for under 18s.

Coffee Mornings

Coffee Mornings with Brundish Baristas!

We are open on the 1st Thursday of each month from 10am to 12.30pm serving home made cakes and delicious bacon rolls courtesy of Brundish’s own Lane Farm Country Foods along with tea and coffee. Everyone is welcome!

(read our latest monthly Newsletter here for up-to-date details)

 

Come and enjoy a relaxing time in lively company at the best Village Hall in Suffolk!    Well, we think so!

BRUNDISH BARISTAS

Remember the days when a cup of coffee was just that …… not all froth and fuss and funny names?  Well, come and sample the good old fashioned stuff …… New Cafetieres and fresh ground coffee will give you an excellent coffee.

Bacon buns and cakes to boot.

Just like it used to be ……. and at prices to match!
Everyone welcome.

Gardening Club

 

WINGFIELD AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB

Most last Thursdays of the month at 7.30 p.m.   Everyone welcome.

For details please see the latest Parish Newsletter on the ‘Newsletter’ page of this website or contact Priscilla Williamson. Telephone: 01379 388034.

Juice and wine will be on sale.

Non-members always welcome £5 payable at the door.

There are occasional seasonal outdoor visits to local gardens and again everyone is welcome

 

 

Pub Night

 

Brundish Village Hall holds a local community Pub Night on the 2nd Friday of every month. Doors open 7.00pm.

Our monthly pub nights are very popular and have become a fixture on many people’s calendar. It is a great opportunity to get together with friends and neighbours and to enjoy some food and drink, a game of pool or darts and more.

We  serve a wide range of drinks including draught Victoria Ale from the local Earl Soham Brewery, bottled beers and lager, red and white wine, local cider, soft drinks and more all at very reasonable prices

Each month we offer a meal – these range from pie and peas to curries to outside barbecues in the summer; see our Newsletter for the month’s menu offering and also how to pre-order. Note – meals must be booked in advance. 

Link to the newsletter.

 

 

Apart from being able to catch-up with your friends and the locals you can also indulge in Pool, Snooker Darts, cribbage and more.

Come along and enjoy it!!!!!!