The St Werburghs Centre

Facilities

Due to refurbishment and building work the Centre will be closed in January 2010. However the office will be open to take bookings for February and the rest of the year.

This page describes the facilities available at the Community Centre. If you are looking for prices, please visit our rates page for a summary.

The primary facilities offered by the St Werburghs Centre are rooms to run activities and events. We can host larger events such as christenings, funerals, plays or even parties and have a bar available. We have a range of other facilities including an IT Suite.

The building is all on one level and is completely wheelchair accessible.

If you cannot find what you are looking for below, please do not hesitate to get in touch as we may be able to accommodate you or point you towards someone who can.

Rooms

There are a number of rooms available for hire at varying rates depending upon the day of the week and the status of the group or person making the booking. Tables and chairs can be provided as required.

Centre Plan 

Room 1: Hall

This is a large area suitable for a range of activities and events. It has a floor space of approximately 13.5 by 7.5 metres, and can hold up to 150 people.

Room 2:

This room is suitable for use as a meeting space, a class room or for activities involving medium sized groups of up to 20 people.

The approximate floor space in the room is 7.5 by 6 metres.

 

Room 3: 

Under refurbishment.

Room 4: Kitchen

The kitchen is equipped with ten gas hobs, two ovens (one large, one standard), a grill, a fridge, sinks, secure storage for regular users and power sockets for your appliances. You will need to supply all your own pots, pans and kitchen utensils.

Note that the kitchen is also suitable for use as a class room or meeting space for up to 20 people.

Room 5:

This room equipped in soft low chairs is ideal for small informal meetings, interviews and consultations.

It will accommodate up to 15 people.

Room 6:

This room is currently not available for hire.

Room 7: Library

This room is suitable for use as a meeting space or a class room, but is also equipped with 9 internet connected PCs - see this page for more information.

Approximate floor space in this room is 8 by 4.7 metres.

Room 8: Playroom

This room is suitable for activities involving medium sized groups of up to 30 people. It is often used as a creche (hence the name) but is also used for activities such as Dance classes, Tai Chi and Yoga.

The approximate floor space in the room is 8 by 6 metres.

KHAAS office

Khaas is an organisation which provides services to Asian families who have children with disabilities and special needs.

Food, Drink and Entertaining

We have an entertainments license and can host events like live music, plays and parties. We can provide a stage comprised of eight 4' x 4' squares on 15" stilts and a vocal PA system, both at a small additional cost to room hire.

We have a license to sell alcohol and will provide a member of staff for the bar. We regret that we cannot allow third parties to supply alcohol for events on our premises.

In addition to the kitchen there are sinks and tea and coffee making facilities available in the lobby. We can provide drinks and bicsuits at a small cost with advance warning - contact us to discuss your requirements. If you require food we can recommend good local caterers.

Other facilities

• Free Open Access Computers
  
• Free Wireless Internet access
• Photocopier
• Fax Machine
• TV and Video
• Projcetor
• Flip charts

Last updated: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 11:33:38 GMT