The Old School, Lover
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The Old School, Lover description
Community Hall
Medium (1-150)
It is superbly located with direct access to the open space of Lover Green.
The building boasts a large newly fitted kitchen, and is well equipped with tables, chairs, wi-fi, projector and AV equipment.
Venue suitability
This venue is suitable for the following uses:
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Venue facilities
Yes
Yes
Yes - Full - Facilities to prepare meal
36 rectangle tables
80 chairs
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Yes
Other venue facilities
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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.
A large, airy room with direct access to Lover Green. Serving hatch and counter with direct access to the kitchen. Dimmable main lights and coloured LED mood lighting. Projector and screen.
Capacity
For dining:
60
As theatre:
100
12m x 8m
Access via corridor to kitchen servery.
Capacity
For dining:
40
As theatre:
50
9m x 6m
Please note this room is being refurbished and is currently unavailable. Contact the Bookings Secretary for alternatives for meetings.
Capacity
As meeting room:
15
As theatre:
25
7m x 5m
Document library:
Booking formBooking form View: booking-form-osb.docx (21,385 kB) |
Guidance NotesGuidance notes for hirers View: guidance-notes-for-hirers.docx (18,676 kB) |
Terms and ConditionsTerms and Condition of Hire View: terms-conditions-of-hire-osb.docx (0 kB) |
Booking Rates – The Old School
Individuals / Not-For-Profit Organisations
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Rate per hour |
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Valentine Room Overlooking Lover Green |
Front Studio |
Committee Room |
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Single booking |
£12 |
£10 |
£3 |
Regular bookings: |
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11 – 20 bookings per annum |
£11 |
£9 |
£2.50 |
21 – 50 bookings per annum |
£10 |
£8 |
£2 |
50+ Bookings per annum |
£8 |
£6 |
£1.50 |
All-Day Between the hours of 9 am and 10.30 pm (weekdays) / 11.00 pm (weekends) |
£75 per day |
£60 per day |
£20 per day |
Notes: Lover Community Trust members qualify for a 10% discount on the above use, but this cannot be used for bookings on behalf of another individual or organisation
Commercial Organisations / Sales / Entrance Fee Events |
Rate per hour (minimum booking 2 hours) |
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Valentine Room Overlooking Lover Green |
Front Studio |
Committee Room |
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Single booking |
£18 |
£15 |
£5 |
Regular bookings: |
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11 – 20 bookings per annum |
£16 |
£13 |
£4 |
21 – 50 bookings per annum |
£15 |
£12 |
£3 |
50+ Bookings per annum |
£12 |
£10 |
£2.50 |
All-Day Between the hours of 9 am and 10.30 pm (weekdays) / 11.00 pm (weekends) |
£120 per day |
£100 per day |
£30 per day |
Weddings Wedding bookings will only be accepted from members of Lover Community Trust for themselves or their family. The rates shown apply to bookings up to a maximum of 18 months in advance of the event: bookings further in advance may be at a higher rate. |
Package includes full day’s hire plus access on the previous afternoon / evening to prepare plus access the following morning to clear |
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Valentine Room Overlooking Lover Green |
Front Studio |
Whole building |
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Room plus shared use of kitchen |
£750 |
£600 |
£1000 |
Plus £250 cleaning / damage deposit |
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Supplement for exclusive use of kitchen |
£50 |
No charge |
Cancellation charges:
- Bookings cancelled 14 days or more before the event will qualify for a full refund of the booking fee.
Bookings cancelled between 7 and 14 days before the event will be charged 50% of the booking fee.
No refund for cancellations with less than 7 days notice. - For Wedding bookings, the same terms as above will apply, but the cancellation fee is capped at £250