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| Published: 11th August 2008 22:33 |
Community Venue And Halls For Hire Directory for Hastings and St. Leonards
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ABC Family Nursery
Contact Name: Cheryl Tyler
Address: Hollington Old Lane, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9DA
Job Title: Manager
Telephone: 01424 851117
eMail: hastings@abc-family-nursery.co.uk
Accommodation Available: For training related to childcare/children.
Disabled Access: Yes, stair lift to upper floor.
Catering: Selection of hot drinks via vending machine.
Audio Visual Resources Available: TV and video.
Cost: £60 per hour
Additional Information: Only available out of working hours, Monday to Friday.
Alexanders Function Suite
Contact Name: Alex Dudley
Address: Masonic Hall, East Ascent, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0DR
Job Title: Proprietor
Telephone: 01424 439361
eMail: alex.dudley@tiscali.co.uk
Accommodation Available: Banqueting hall/ Ballroom seating 150 people and dining room seating 30 people.
Disabled Access: No
Catering: In-house catering can be provided or the hirer can arrange their own.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Yes - please contact for details.
Cost: For the Hall, Monday to Thursday - £20 per hour per room, Friday and Saturday - £200 for duration of function. Lunch can be provided at an additional charge with a choice of hot meal or buffet. Disco can be provided for £150 or disco and karaoke for £200. Other charges include drinks on arrival - £2.20 per glass, house wine at the table - £9.50 per bottle, extension to hours permitted - £36.
Additional Information: There may be a restriction on any hire depending on whether there are any Masonic meetings booked. Prices for catering start from £13.50 per head for a fully catered sit down meal and from £4 per head for buffets.
All Saints Church
Contact Name: Mrs E Lipscombe
Address: All Saints Street, Old Town, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3BP
Job Title: Booking Secretary
Telephone: 01424 850793
eMail: lizlipscombe@hotmail.com
Accommodation Available: Large hall with stage.
Disabled Access: Yes, disabled toilet also available.
Catering: Kitchen available for hire.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None
Cost: £8.50 per hour.
Ashdown Pub Ltd
Contact Name: Mr G Miles
Address: Downey Close, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7LJ
Correspondence to: 15 Badgers Way, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2QD
Job Title: Owner
Telephone: 01424 435950/751225
Accommodation Available: Bar room accommodating 80 to 100 people. Function room 50 to 60 people. Available for hire during the day or evening.
Disabled Access: The property is on the ground floor so has wheelchair access.
Catering: There is a kitchen but catering is not provided.
Cost: Bar room - £75 per day and evening. Function room - £50 per day and evening.
Additional Information: There is a car park.
All Souls Church Hall
Contact Name: Miss H Standing
Address: Parish Rooms, Athelstan Road, Hastings, East Sussex
Correspondence to: 22 Willow Drive, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4PX
Job Title: Church Warden
Telephone: 01424 843700
Accommodation Available: 2 halls and a kitchen
Disabled Access: Yes
Catering: Self-catering facilities only.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None
Cost: £9 per hour
Baldslow Memorial Hall
Contact Name: Mike Marley
Address: 216 Harrow Lane, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7JZ
Telephone: 01424 756510
Accommodation Available: Village Hall
Disabled Access: No
Catering: Small kitchen (sink, cooker, fridge, serving hatch).
Audio Visual Resources Available: None available.
Cost: Please contact Mike for prices.
Additional Information: Hall Chairman - Michael Jackson (also Group Scout Leader) 01424 853028
Beauport Park Hotel
Contact Name: Mr S Bayes
Address: Battle Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN38 8EA
Telephone: 01424 851222
Fax: 01797 225006
web: http://www.beauportparkhotel.co.uk/
Accommodation Available: Conference Rooms seating 6 to 100, dining rooms seating 6 to 100.
Disabled Access: Yes. Access to all conference and dining rooms on the ground floor. Disabled access toilets on ground floor.
Catering: Contact for details.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Contact for details
Cost: Contact for details.
Additional Information: Free car parking for 160 cars.
Bourne Hall
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VENUE IS DUE TO BE SOLD and bookings are no longer being taken after 20th April.
Contact Name: Tony Smith
Address: Bourne Hall, The Bourne, Hastings, TN34 3AY
Job Title: Trustee
Telephone: 01424 892381
eMail: tony.brownbread@tesco.net
Accommodation Available: Hall for 150 people.£ Room for up to 50 people seated, with kitchen facilities. There is a stage and the walls are suitable for art exhibitions. The floor is ideal for dancing.
Disabled Access: Yes. Disabled toilets
Catering: Full catering available.
Audio Visual Resources Available: All usual equipment available.
Cost: By arrangement according to Hall/rooms/facilities required.
Additional Information: Plenty of parking for cars and coaches nearby. Entertainment Licence held. Operated by Brownbread Horse Rescue Charity (No 1029341) in Ashburnham and all profits go to this charity. The farm site is also available for hire as a venue for weddings, film/photo shoot location, etc. It has an indoor pool, windmill and lawns.
The Bridge
Contact Name: James Leathers
Address: The Bridge, 361 Priory Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3NW
Job Title: Community Development Worker
Telephone: 01424 433611
eMail: james@thebridgehastings.co.uk
Accommodation Available: Large main hall, small meeting room (10), IT equipped training room/ meeting (20), training kitchen, children's area (24) and externally fenced play area, foyer - suitable for exhibitions.
Disabled Access: Lift. Portable and universal hearing loops, no owned parking but parking is free and unrestricted on Priory Road, accessible toilets on all three floors.
Catering: Café open to the public Monday to Friday and from July 2006 Saturdays also. Catering for courses and buffets by arrangement.
Audio Visual Resources Available: IT room smart board; projector; PA equipment, community DVD library and editing, Internet café access.
Cost: All spaces £15 per hour except small meeting room and training kitchen, which are £10 per hour. Block bookings and community groups can negotiate price.
Additional Information: Presently open to the public Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, evenings and weekends by arrangement. The Café is open on Saturdays also.
British Red Cross
Contact Name: V Chalcraft
Address: Newgate Hall, Newgate Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6SB
Correspondence to: 9 Aldborough Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6SE
Job Title: Caretaker
Telephone: 01424 425342
Accommodation Available: Hall for about 40 people.
Disabled Access: Yes. The disabled access is available through the main entrance of the premises. There are no disabled toilets available.
Catering: Small kitchen with electric oven, microwave and small amount of crockery.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None.
Cost: £7 per hour.
Additional Information: Contact V Chalcraft 01424 439 827
Burton St Leonards Society
Contact Name: Mrs C Francis
Address: 36 Marina, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0BU
Job Title: Secretary
Telephone: 01424 422090
eMail: FrancJhn@aol.com
Accommodation Available: One room accommodates up to 40 people. It is available any day except Wednesday and Saturday and most evenings.
Disabled Access: No. Reasonable access - one step up to entrance door, level access toilet.
Catering: The kitchen is available for self-catering. The cost for this is negotiable.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Screen available.
Cost: To be negotiated.
Additional Information: Please allow ten days notice when making booking arrangements. Lecturers available (Conservation-Burton etc).
Calvert Memorial Methodist Church
Contact Name: Mr P G Wilmshurst
Address: Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3SN
Job Title: Booking Steward
Telephone: 01424 714774
Accommodation Available: Large hall, small hall and small upper hall.
Disabled Access: Yes. Recently completed disabled access and toilet.
Catering: Well-equipped kitchen.
Audio Visual Resources Available: With notice
Cost: Large Hall - £10.00 per hour (heating supplement £5 per session, winter only), Small Hall - £8.00 per hour, Small Upper Hall - £6.00 per hour
Additional Information: Special requirements on request. To book: 3 Pennine Rise, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 3QH
The Carlisle
Contact Name: Mrs Stevens
Address: 24 Pelham Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1PE
Job Title: Proprietor
Telephone: 01424 420193
Accommodation Available: Public House function room
Disabled Access: No
Catering: Self or arranged
Audio Visual Resources Available: None
Cost: £65 per day
Additional Information: Separate street entrance. Capacity 200 people
Castledown C.P.N
Contact Name: Roger Pallant
Address: Priory Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3QT
Job Title: Site Manager
Telephone: 01424 444046
Fax: 01424 426491
Accommodation Available: Sports Hall 12 x 21 Metres, Small Hall 12 x 7 Metres, two Workshops 8 x 5 metres
Disabled Access: Yes.
Catering: No.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None.
Cost: Sports Hall - £18 per hour, Small Hall and Workshops - cost by arrangement.
Chatsworth Hotel, Carlisle Suite
Contact Name: Ridul Deka
Address: Carlisle Parade, Hastings, TN34 1JG
Job Title: Duty General Manager
Telephone: 01424 720188
Fax: 01797 445865
eMail: ridul@chatsworthhotel.com
Accommodation Available: Conference Room - Carlisle Suite and 52 Guest Rooms
Disabled Access: Yes. Access through the back of the hotel.
Catering: Available in both English and Indian cuisines. Please contact for details.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Details available on request.
Cost: Hall hire - £150 per day (9am to 5pm) including 2 x tea/coffee/biscuits. Finger buffet lunch - £7 per person.
Additional Information: Room layouts available: boardroom style - 20 people, theatre style - 30 people, Classroom style - 15-20 people
Christ Church Hall, Blacklands
Contact Name: Mrs M Mantel
Address: Christ Church Blacklands, Laton Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2TE. All correspondence to 20 Brading Close, Hastings TN34 2HT
Job Title: Hall Manager
Telephone: 01424 432439
Accommodation Available: Hall and toilets, small kitchen. Large kitchen available on application.
Disabled Access: Yes. Portable ramp available.
Catering: Kitchens available.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None.
Cost: Sound system on application.
Additional Information: Please call for availability. Not available on Sundays
Christ Church Hall, Ore
Contact Name: Mr and Mrs Ford
Address: Old London Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5BG
Job Title: Hall Managers
Telephone: 01424 424147
Accommodation Available: The main hall accommodates 100 people. The small hall accommodates 40 people. There is also a church lounge that accommodates 40 people. Accommodation is available weekdays daytimes and evenings - but there are a number of regular bookings and some weekends.
Disabled Access: Yes. There is a disabled access to all the rooms except the lounge. There are no disabled toilets.
Catering: There is use of a kitchen for self-catering purposes. There is a sink in the church lounge.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None.
Cost: Main hall - £10.90 per hour, Church lounge - £10.90 per hour, small hall - £8.00 per hour, kitchen - £7.00 per session if the cooker is required.
Additional Information: For bookings telephone 01424 424147
Christ Church St Leonards
Contact Name: Elizabeth Leahy
Address: No. 2, Christ Church Courtyard, London Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6GL
Job Title: Parish Administrator
Telephone: 01424 447784
eMail: bookings@christchurchstleonards.org
Accommodation Available: Hall, Music room in parish centre, Crypt (under church), Church for concerts/exhibitions.
Disabled Access: Yes, to both venues
Catering: Kitchen in both (fridges, cooker, microwave etc).
Audio Visual Resources Available: Overhead Projector, TV, Video, induction loop system in church, PA system in hall of Parish Centre.
Cost: Varies with a sliding scale for charities or groups with special needs.
Church of the Holy Redeemer
Contact Name: Parish Office
Address: 24 Upper Church Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7AS
Job Title: Hall lettings
Telephone: 01424 751543
Fax: 01424 751543
Accommodation Available: Hall.
Disabled Access: Yes, disabled toilets.
Catering: Kitchen Available.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None.
Cost: £10.00 per hour or negotiable for a long let.
Additional Information: Availability limited to Monday 8am to 5pm only, no other times. Long lets preferable.
Claremont Art Space No 12
Contact Name: Caroline Le Breton
Address: 12 Claremont, Hastings, East Sussex, TN38 9PB
Telephone: 01424 445743
eMail: twelve.Claremont@virgin.net
Accommodation Available: The old YMCA reading room is available for meetings, evening classes, and exhibitions. 8m x 5m space, 50 people seated, natural light and gallery lighting.
Disabled Access: Yes. 8-person passenger lift.
Catering: Tea and coffee making facilities. Catering by arrangement.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Yes
Cost: Artists Exhibitions - £50 per week. Artists and community groups - £8.00 per hour, £50 per day. Businesses - £10 per hour, £60 per day
Additional Information: Basement gallery also available, 21m x 5m. No natural light.
Concordia Hall
Contact Name: Paula Dempsey
Address: The Presbytery, St Thomas of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church, 31c Magdalen Road, St Leonards, TN37 6ET
Job Title: Parish Secretary
Telephone: 01424 420815
Fax: 01424 203688
eMail: office@stthomasen37.org.uk
Accommodation Available: Large well presented function hall with capacity to seat 200. Adjacent kitchen and bar areas available for self- catering purposes. Upstairs meeting room for 30 with kitchenette. Large garden to rear and side of the hall.
Disabled Access: Yes. Disabled access is at the front of the property. Premises include disabled toilets.
Catering: Kitchen and bar areas available for self-catering.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None.
Cost: £50 per morning or afternoon session, £100 per evening session. Rates negotiable for charities
Additional Information: No restrictions on availability but book early to avoid disappointment.
The Creative Media Centre
Contact Name: Kate Wise
Address: 45 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HL
Job Title: Sales Administrator
Telephone: 01424 205400
Fax: 01424205401
eMail: katewise@creativemediacentre.com
Accommodation Available: Private meeting room with attractive views down Robertson Street. Seating for 12.
Disabled Access: Yes. The building is fully accessible and compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act.
Catering: Teas/coffees. Additional catering on request.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Ceiling mounted projector, whiteboard, pens etc, conference phone.
Cost: £15 per hour.
Additional Information: Available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Evenings and weekends by special arrangements.
The Cutter Public House
Contact Name: Mr G Robinson
Address: 11-13 East Parade, Old Town, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3AL
Telephone: 01424 423449
Accommodation Available: Hall
Disabled Access: No - room is on the 1st floor
Catering: Buffet can be arranged.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Music can be arranged.
Cost: £50 for hire of hall only - buffet and music attract an extra charge, please contact for details.
Downs Farm Community Centre
Contact Name: Mr B Turner
Address: c/o 43 Brightling Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5EG
Job Title: Secretary
Telephone: 01424 714871
eMail: topsyturner71@bt.net
Accommodation Available: One large hall accommodating up to 70 people. It is available in the daytime on Tuesday morning, Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday and Friday. All day and evening on Saturday and on Sunday.
Disabled Access: Yes. The disabled access is available through the main entrance. There are disabled toilets.
Catering: There is use of a kitchen for self-catering purposes.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Screen projector.
Cost: A three-hour session is £30.00. An all day session from 8.00am to 6.00pm is £65.00
Additional Information: There is parking for approximately 8 cars. Tables, chairs to seat 70 persons. Small tables and chairs for 2-6 year-olds. Toddlers play toys available. Bingo facilities. No alcohol or smoking.
East Hastings Sea Angling Association
Contact Name: Mr A C Daubney
Address: The Stade, Old Town, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW
Job Title: Admin Officer
Telephone: 01424 426644-weekday mornings
eMail: ehsaa@lineone.net
Accommodation Available: Committee Room available. Upstairs room for hire (hirer must be a member).
Disabled Access: No.
Catering: Licensed Bar and Tea Bar. Parties catered for.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None.
Cost: Subject to availability.
Additional Information: Main Hall not available Saturday evenings.
Elim Church Centre
Contact Name: Gwilym Hughes
Address: Elphinstone Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2DF
Job Title: Reverend
Telephone: 01424 465145
eMail: office@elimchurchcentre.org.uk
Accommodation Available: Three floors with small kitchen. Small rooms, open foyer/lounge on 1st floor. Ground Floor foyer/reception area, main auditorium seating for 150. Can open up doors into foyer for further space.
Disabled Access: Partial. No lifts or toilets (disabled toilets currently being built). Entry ramp.
Catering: Small kitchen in foyer
Audio Visual Resources Available: Projector with laptop, Overhead Projector
Cost: Around £20 per hour
Additional Information: The building is unavailable during the following times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 9am to 2.15pm, Wednesday - all day, Friday - 7pm to 10pm, Saturday mornings only, Sunday - all day.
Fairlight Village Hall
Contact Name: Mrs Eve Miles
Address: The Reddings, Broadway, Fairlight, Hastings, TN35 4DA
Job Title: Booking Secretary
Telephone: 01424 812913 or Shirley Gilbert - 01424 813441
eMail: shirleygilbert@themail.co.uk
Accommodation Available: The Paul Matt Room accommodates 12 people, as does the Doctors Waiting Room. The committee room accommodates 20 people. There is a small hall for 65 people and a large hall accommodating up to 120 people. All these rooms are only available by pre-booking.
Disabled Access: Yes. Disabled access is available through the main entrance of the premises and to the small hall, large hall and doctor's waiting room. There are disabled toilets.
Catering: Yes. Disabled access is available through the main entrance of the premises and to the small hall, large hall and doctor's waiting room. There are disabled toilets.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Two projection screens and a blackboard are available.
Cost: Main Hall - morning £25.00, afternoon £30, evening £50. Small Hall - morning £20.00, afternoon £20, evening £40. Committee Room, Paul Matt and Waiting Room - morning £10.00, afternoon £15, evening £20. All Rooms - morning £55, afternoon £70, evening £110.
Additional Information: There are facilities to change babies' nappies, a children's toilet and parking for 18 cars.
Fellowship of St Nicholas
Contact Name: Chris Butler
Address: 66 London Road, St Leonards, TN37 6AS
Job Title: Centre Co-ordinator
Telephone: 01424 423683
Fax: 01424 460446
eMail: cbutler@fellowshipofstnicholas.org.uk
Accommodation Available: 2 large meetings rooms, 1 detached meeting room
Disabled Access: Yes. To main building rooms.
Catering: Café or tea/coffee facilities provided for out of hours use.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Overhead projector and screen, Flipcharts, stands, paper and pens, TV and Video.
Cost: £10.50 per hour including tea/coffee and biscuits.
Additional Information: Rooms are available from 9am - 9pm, weekends negotiable.
Filsham Valley School
Contact Name: Frances Orchard
Address: Edinburgh Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH
Job Title: Bursar
Telephone: 01424 446247
Fax: 01424 722354
eMail: finance@filshamvalley.e-sussex.sch.uk
Accommodation Available: Classrooms, Hall, Sports Hall, Field, Drama/DANCE Studio,
Disabled Access: Yes
Catering: None
Audio Visual Resources Available: Overhead projector, TV/Video in some classrooms
Cost: Hall/Sports Hall - £15.00 per hour, Classroom - £50.00 per day, Field - £15.00 per hour, £60.00 per day
Additional Information: Not available during school hours. Not available Sunday, Bank Holiday, Saturday afternoons. Most evenings already fully booked for Hall and Sports Hall.
Four Courts Community Centre
Contact Name: Ms J Relf
Address: Sydney Close, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9DJ
Correspondence to: 17 Bevin Court, Stonehouse Drive, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 9DE
Job Title: Secretary
Telephone: 01424 432883
eMail: janetrelf@hotmail.com
Accommodation Available: Main Hall, Kitchen, Toilets - ladies, gents and disabled.
Disabled Access: Yes, disabled toilet
Catering: On request, may be arranged if required. Kitchen and use of crockery, glasses, cutlery, kettle and urn.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None.
Cost: £8.50 per hour Sunday to Friday, £10.00 per hour Saturdays. Deposit of £50 required - refundable after hall has been checked.
Additional Information: Parking available. Contract to be signed on booking.
Friends Meeting House
Contact Name: William Penn
Address: 5 South Terrace, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1SA
Job Title: Treasurer/Lettings
Telephone: 01424 752410
eMail: billpenn@btinternet.com
Web: http://www.hastings-quakers.org.uk/
Accommodation Available: Large meeting room (up to 50 people), Small Meeting room (up to 15 people).
Disabled Access: Yes. Plan underway to install disabled toilets.
Catering: Kitchen and use of crockery, glasses, cutlery, kettle etc. Lessees bring tea, coffee, milk etc.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Flip Chart.
Cost: (from Jan 2007) £14 for 3 hours (larger room), £7 for 3 hours (smaller room)
Additional Information: No gambling (eg raffles). No alcohol. No smoking.
Greater Hollington Partnership
Contact Name: Support Team
Address: 35/37 Blackman Avenue, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9EA
Telephone: 01424 428800
Fax: 01424 429755
eMail: team@greaterhollington.info
Accommodation Available: Conference room seats around 16 people.
Disabled Access: Yes, disabled toilet.
Catering: Kitchen: use of basic supply tea, coffee milk and sugar.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Power Point projector, Computer and printer, Overhead projector, Photocopier (paper not supplied), Flipchart, TV and Video, Display board
Cost: Negotiable - please contact for details.
Additional Information: Parking -in nearby side streets. At least 2 working days notice of booking required. Two days notice of cancellation should be given or full payment may be charged. Use Greater Hollington Partnership booking form to reserve.
The Grove
Contact Name: Jenny Townsend
Address: Darwell Close, Harley Shute Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9JP
Job Title: Community Co-ordinator
Telephone: 01424 711945
Fax: 01424 440060
eMail: jenny.townsend@grove.e-sussex.sch.uk
Accommodation Available: Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Main Hall with stage, Dining Hall, Sports Field, Hard surface sports area, Computer Suite, classrooms, multi-use games area.
Disabled Access: Yes, partial.
Catering: Possibly by arrangement with College caterers.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Yes
Cost: Varies according to facility used (apply to college).
Additional Information: Not available term time during college day (8am - 3.30pm).
Guestling-Bradshaw C.E. Primary School
Contact Name: Carolyn Weston
Address: Rye Road, Guestling, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4LS
Job Title: Head Teacher
Telephone: 01424 812279
Fax: 01424 814139
eMail: office@guestling.esussex.sch.uk
Accommodation Available: Hall available for lettings - dimensions 14m x 11m; no markings. Learner Pool available for hire within conditions set for letting. Small-sided football pitch (grass) with markings, 41m x 30m.
Disabled Access: Yes, to some areas of the premises.
Catering: Kitchen can be hired.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None.
Cost: Available on request from School.
Additional Information: Hall has a public entertainments licence. Not available to hire before 5pm on weekdays.
The Hastings Centre
Contact Name: Alwood Wick
Address: The Hastings Centre, The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2SA
Job Title: Director
Telephone: 01424 753322
Fax: 01424 754333
eMail: enquiries@hastingscentre.co.uk
Web: http://www.hastingscentre.co.uk/
Accommodation Available: The main auditorium can accommodate 2000 people. Three meeting rooms for 200, 80 and 20 respectively. All rooms available for hire subject to prior booking.
Disabled Access: Yes. There is disabled access to every room. Disabled toilets available.
Catering: Full kitchen facilities available. Details of catered meals on request.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Full PA system, LCD projection, Satellite TV, Video player, DVD, Overhead projector, flipcharts, Fax and Broadband Internet access.
Cost: The cost of hire is negotiable subject to the status of the organisation. Further details available on request. Special discount rates apply to voluntary/charitable groups
Additional Information: Onsite Parking for up to 170 cars. One and a half acre field also available for hire. Main auditorium can be used for leisure, arts, community and conference events (details on request).
Hastings College of Arts and Technology
Contact Name: Susie Capel
Address: Archery Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 OHX
Job Title: Estates Administrator
Telephone: 01424 458312
Fax: 01424 437629
eMail: scapel@hastings.ac.uk
Accommodation Available: There are various classrooms available accommodating up to 15 people. Rooms available during college closure only, not during term time.
Disabled Access: Yes. Available to the ground floor, west entrance of the tower block and refectory. A chair lift has been installed within the OCT suite that enables access to the lower floor. Fully automatic doors to the upper area. Disabled toilets are available in most buildings, with the Tower Block having them on all floors. The west entrance does have a lift that is wheelchair accessible.
Catering: The refectory is open during the letting periods though hours are limited.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None.
Cost: Standard room - £32.50 per 3 hour session, additional hourly rates are £10.80. At present VAT is not charged at the main campus. There are many other rates available and certain discounts.
Additional Information: The above rates apply during normal care-taking hours. Outside these hours a further 50% tariff applies.
Hastings and Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind
Contact Name: Mandy MacDermott
Address: 383 Battle Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7BE
Job Title: Admin/Receptionist
Telephone: 01424 853711
Fax: 01424 853586
eMail: hrvab@freeuk.com
Accommodation Available: Large Hall.
Disabled Access: Yes.
Catering: Equipped Kitchen.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None.
Cost: £25 per session.
Additional Information: Evenings and weekends. Daytime by arrangement. See also the Taplin Centre.
Hastings and Rother YMCA
Contact Name: Dennis Richards
Address: 'Y' Sports Centre, St Pauls Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6RS
Job Title: Sports Centre Manager
Telephone: 01424 429677
Fax: 01424 722241
eMail: HastYmca@aol.com
Accommodation Available: Sports Hall - 4 Badminton Courts/soccer/basketball/volleyball/netball. Other - 1 small hall/activity room, 2 meeting/activity rooms.
Disabled Access: No
Catering: Vending machines on site. Small kitchen and snack bar for light refreshments.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Fixed and mobile Public Address units.
Cost: Sports Hall from £21 per hour (Period let). Activity Rooms from £8 per hour (Period let).
Additional Information: The centre is open from 9 am until 10.30 pm Monday to Saturday. Qualified sports specific or general sports coaches available. The YMCA has its own weekly programme of activities including junior activity clubs, youth clubs, and drama club. Weekly sessions include *Judo, *gymnastics club, Badminton club, volleyball, roller skate discos, skateboard and ramp sessions, indoor junior and adult 5 a side leagues.
*Waiting lists apply.
Hastings and Rye Labour Party
Contact Name: Annette Maloney
Address: Ellen Draper Centre, 84 Bohemia Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6RN
Job Title: Treasurer
Telephone: 01424 424125
eMail: annette.maloney@btopenworld.com
Accommodation Available: Meeting Room - 40 people, Conference Room - 15 people, 2 small meeting areas. Limited catering facilities.
Disabled Access: No.
Catering: Microwave, kettle, sink, crockery, cutlery and glasses.
Audio Visual Resources Available: White boards.
Cost: Large Meeting Room - £15.00 per session (3 hours each session). Small Meeting Room - £10 per session. Rates negotiable for longer periods
Hastings Town Hall
Contact Name: Lisa Greathead
Address: Queens Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1QR
Job Title: Town Hall Supervisor
Telephone: 01424 781722
eMail: lgreathead@hastings.gov.uk
Accommodation Available: Committee Room 1 has 20 seats with various configurations of tables. Committee Room 2 has 12 seats with various configurations of tables. Council Chamber has 32 seats with various configurations of tables, and with seating for an additional 30 people in a theatre style arrangement. These rooms are generally available Monday to Thursday from 9.00 am to 8.00 pm, subject to council business taking precedence.
Disabled Access: Yes. The disabled access is available through the Information Centre of the premises and to all rooms. There are disabled toilets. Lift to first floor.
NB: We are advised by Fire Department that the Council Chamber and Committee Room 1, being on 1st Floor, should be restricted to one wheelchair user, because of problems using the staircase in case of fire.
Catering: Pot of coffee (10 cups) - £5.00. Pot of tea (10 cups) - £4.00
Audio Visual Resources Available: Multi-media projector, laptop. Overhead projector, projection screen, television/video and flipchart are available. In addition a sound amplification/microphone system is available in the Council Chamber.
Cost: Committee Room 1: £15.00 per hour daytime, £20.00 per hour evening. Committee Room 2: £10.00 per hour daytime, £15.00 per hour evenings. Council Chamber: £20.00 per hour daytime, £30.00 per hour evenings.
Additional Information: Meetings must start no later than 18.00 hrs. Weekdays only, no weekend availability.
Hastings Trust Resource Centre
Contact Name: Chris King
Address: 35 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HT
Job Title: Project Development Co-ordinator
Telephone: 01424 446373
Fax: 01424 436740
eMail: resource2000@hotmail.com
Accommodation Available: 1st floor meeting room - approx 25 people, ground floor Internet Kiosk - 10 computers. Access times: weekdays 9am to 5pm. No evenings or weekends.
Disabled Access: Yes. There is a disabled toilet on the ground floor. The first floor meeting room does not have disabled access. IT access equipment for people with disabilities.
Catering: Not supplied but facilities are available.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Overhead projector*, slide projector, projection screen, television/video*, flipchart* and white board are available upon request.
*Plus IT access equipment for people with disabilities.
Cost: Voluntary organisations: £12.00 per half day, £22.00 per full day. Statutory organisations: £20.00 per half day, £35.00 per full day. Private organisations: £32.00 per half day, £60.00 per full day.
Hastings United Football Club
Contact Name: Tony Cosens
Address: The Pilot Field, Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2AX,
Job Title: Secretary
Telephone: 01424 444635
Fax: 01424 729068
eMail: club@hastingsunitedfc.co.uk
Accommodation Available: Function Rooms available for hire. Full on licence, no membership.
Disabled Access: Yes
Catering: Can be arranged
Audio Visual Resources Available: Television, video and CD players.
Cost: Function room from £25 depending on event.
Additional Information: Social club phone number 01424 430517
Hastings Voluntary Action
Contact Name: Sue Matthews or Mary Hyder-Smith
Address: 31a Priory Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1EA
Job Title: Administrative Assistants
Telephone: 01424 444010
Fax: 01424 432877
eMail: admin@hvauk.org
Accommodation Available: There are three meeting rooms: a large room (accommodates 15-20 people) and a smaller room on the ground floor and also an Attic room for 6-8 people (no disabled access). They are available Monday to Friday.
Disabled Access: Yes. The disabled access is available through the main entrance of the premises. There is a disabled toilet. Disabled parking is also available on the forecourt.
Catering: There is the use of a kitchen. Hirers can bring in beverages, or they can be provided on a make-your-own basis at a cost of £0.25p per person.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Overhead projector, Projection screen, Flipchart stand available, flip chart can be provided, PowerPoint projector. Price negotiable.
Cost: Meeting room: Voluntary organisations (HVA Members) - £10.00 per half day, £20.00 per full day, (HVA non Members) - £15.00 per half day, £30.00 per full day. Statutory organisations - £20.00 per half day, £40.00 per full day. Private organisations - £25.00 per half day, £50.00 per full day.
Attic room: Voluntary organisations (HVA Members) - £7.00 per half day, £14.00 per full day, (HVA Non Members) - £12.00 per half day, £24.00 per full day. Statutory organisations - £17.00 per half day, £34.00 per full day. Private organisations - £22.00 per half day, £44.00 per full day. A care-taking charge of £5 extra for evening meetings. Booking form and details sent on request. Viewing by appointment.
Additional Information: Very close to multi-storey car park and train station. On bus route in centre of town.
Helenswood School
Contact Name: Jill Abbott
Address: The Ridge, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7PS
Job Title: Bursar
Telephone: 01424 753040
Fax: 01424 752529
eMail: jabbot@helenswood.e-sussex.sch.uk
Accommodation Available: Sports Hall, Fitness Gym, Gymnastic Tumble Run, Classrooms, Playing Fields, Flood lit tennis courts, Netball courts, 4 Badminton courts, Basketball court, Indoor Tennis court, Dance Studio.
Disabled Access: Yes.
Catering: None.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Details and price available on application.
Cost: Price on application.
Additional Information: Sports Hall bookings available from 5.30pm to 10.30pm Monday to Friday and all day at the weekend. Fitness Gym available 7pm to 10.30pm daily.
High Beech Hotel
Contact Name: Monica Green
Address: Eisenhower Drive, Battle Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7BS
Job Title: Administrator
Telephone: 01424 851383
Fax: 01424 854265
eMail: highbeech@barbox.net
Accommodation Available: The Sussex Suite comprises of three rooms - a conference room for 60 people in a theatre style or 24 people in a boardroom style, a syndicate room for 20 and 12 people respectively and a refreshment room seating 6 people. The Ambassador Suite is ideal for conferences and exhibitions, with seating for up to 250 people. The Hastings and Battle Suite comprises of three rooms - a conference room for 40 people theatre style or 16 people in boardroom style, a syndicate room for 20 and 10 people respectively, and a refreshment room. 1066 Suite: one room seating 50/55 theatre style or 24-boardroom style.
Disabled Access: Yes. A disabled access is available through the main entrance of the premises but not to all the rooms. There are disabled toilets.
Catering: These are included in the cost section.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Overhead projector, projection screen, television/video, flipchart, P.A. system, notepaper and pens are available.
Cost: 8-hour day delegate rate inclusive of coffee on arrival, mid morning coffee and biscuits, buffet lunch (both hot and cold foods), afternoon tea and biscuits is £22.50. Up to 12 people - £28.00p per person, up to 25 people - £24.00p per person, up to 50 people - £22.00p per person, over 50 people - £20.00p per person. Prices are also available upon request for room hire only and for 24-hour residential delegate rates.
Additional Information: Discounted rates available to Hastings Voluntary Action and its member organisations upon request. Additional venue on the ground floor, ideal for conferences up to 40 people or private dining.
Hillcrest School
Contact Name: Ruth Bright
Address: Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DN
Job Title: Business Manager
Telephone: 01424 711950
Fax: 01424 719842
eMail: rbright@hillcrest.e-sussex.sch.uk
Accommodation Available: Hall with refectory facilities and adjoining IT resource centre plus classrooms (A Block). Kenway Hall - stage plus lighting plus informal seating for 250, sports facilities, tennis courts, football pitches all weather pitch and gymnasium. Two IT suites each with 30 PCs and interactive whiteboard. Drama room with stage flats.
Disabled Access: Dependant on room booked. Please contact for details.
Catering: Contact for details.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Overhead projector, plus IT links for interactive whiteboard etc.
Cost: Varies, please contact for details.
Additional Information: Facilities available on school days after 3pm. Facilities available during holidays. Discounts available for groups with 80% ORE residents membership.
Hollington Community Centre
Contact Name: Mr and Mrs Shoesmith
Address: 1 Wishing Tree Road North, Old Church Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9LL
Telephone: 01424 852166/852911
Accommodation Available: Hall Hire.
Disabled Access: None.
Catering: None.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None.
Cost: £75 per session.
Hollington Primary School
Contact Name: Mr M Holding
Address: Hollington Primary School, Hollington Old Lane, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9DS
Job Title: Site Manager
Telephone: 01424 851783 or 07810 162171
Fax: 01424 855049
Accommodation Available: 4 Playgrounds, Football field, Main hall, Drama hall, Cabin, cookery/community room.
Disabled Access: Yes.
Catering: No.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Computer Suite, Overhead projector, Data Projector, TV, video and DVD, Radio/PA system, Lighting system.
Cost: This will depend on the type and size of the group. Please contact for details.
Hollington Youth Centre
Contact Name: Mark Straughan
Address: 1 Wishing Tree Road North, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9LL
Job Title: Manager
Telephone: 01424 852371/07974 579858
eMail: thestraughan@hotmail.com
Accommodation Available: Large Sports Hall, Large Meeting Room, Small Meeting room, Kitchen, One2one Room.
Disabled Access: Yes.
Catering: Large kitchen, Tea/coffee facilities.
Audio Visual Resources Available: PowerPoint, Flip charts, Overhead projector
Cost: Varies from £5 per hour, please contact for details.
Additional Information: Full range of sports equipment for hire. Children's party packages available.
Holy Trinity Church Rooms
Contact Name: Canon Colin Tolworthy
Address: Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HT
Job Title: Vicar
Telephone: 01424 441766
Fax: 01424 441766
Accommodation Available: Two rooms, each with capacity for approximately 90 people.
Disabled Access: Unsuitable due to stairs.
Catering: Light refreshments available. One room has a kitchenette.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None.
Cost: Various, please contact for details.
Horizons Community Learning Flat
Contact Name: Sonia Plato
Address: Horizons, 2 Churchill Court, Stonehouse Drive, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9DG
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Telephone: 01424 204136
Fax: 01424 718212
Accommodation Available: Some daytime in school holidays. Some evenings throughout the year.
Disabled Access: Yes.
Catering: Kitchen for tea/coffee.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Possible TV/Video, Flip chart stands, Whiteboards.
Cost: £15 per 2 hour session.
Additional Information: For use by local agencies/community groups. Maximum capacity 14 people.
Horntye Park
Contact Name: Kevin Miller
Address: Horntye Park Sports Complex, Bohemia Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1EX
Job Title: General Manager
Telephone: 01424 716666
Fax: 01424 716767
eMail: enquiries@horntyepark.org
Accommodation Available: Cornwallis Suite - maximum 120 people, Club room - maximum 100 people, Long room - maximum 50 people, Committee room - maximum 20 people, games room - maximum 6 people.
Disabled Access: Yes. Disabled passenger lift to all floors, toilet facilities. 200 car park spaces near Complex with disabled spaces
Catering: Full catering service - breakfasts, morning coffee, lunches, teas, and dinners. Extensive range of buffet and sit-down menus available at wide price range.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Overhead projection and screen, Large screen, TV and video, Flip charts and marker pens, Multimedia projector and Lap tops, sound system with microphone.
Cost: Apply to above for brochure.
Additional Information: All weather pitch, cricket and soccer and sports hall available for hire daytime and evenings. Wide range of local and regional clients for conferences, seminars, meetings and functions.
Isabel Blackman Centre
Contact Name: Susanne Griffiths
Address: Isabel Blackman Centre, Winding Street, Hastings, TN34 3AT
Job Title: Resource Officer
Telephone: 01424 439560
Fax: 01424 427098
eMail: susanne.griffiths@eastsussex.gov.uk
Accommodation Available: Large carpeted area (35 x 48 feet approx). Suitable for meetings, sedentary groups and self catered suppers.
Disabled Access: Yes. Disabled toilet facility.
Catering: Tea/coffee only. Crockery can be made available up to 50.
Audio Visual Resources Available: None.
Cost: £25 for 2 hours - thereafter by negotiation.
Additional Information: The premises are in daily use (Monday to Friday) and are available for late afternoon/evening hire only except at weekends. There is a public car park. No smoking or gambling allowed.
Jarvis Cooden Beach Hotel
Contact Name: Jenny Undasan
Address: Cooden Beach, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4TT
Job Title: Senior Manager
Telephone: 01424 842281
Fax: 01424 846142
eMail: sales@thecoodenbeachhotel.co.uk
Accommodation Available: The Strand Room - 120 people theatre style, 30 people boardroom style, 120 people banqueting style.
The Herbrand Room - 50 people theatre style, 28 people boardroom style, 40 people banqueting style.
The Chart Room - 14 people boardroom style, 14 people banqueting style.
The Sea House Room - 12 people boardroom style.
These are available during the day and evenings.
Disabled Access: Yes. There is disabled access throughout the whole of the ground floor of the hotel and there is a disabled access toilet.
Catering: Tea/coffee - £1.75 per serving.
Cocktail buffet - from £8.00 per person.
Conference buffet lunch - £10.00 per delegate.
Silver served Table d'hôte - £11.85 for two-course lunch, £14.85 for three-course lunch, £6.75 for two-course dinner, £19.75 for three-course dinner, £17.55p for dinner.
Audio Visual Resources Available: Overhead projector, slide projector, projection screen, television/video, flipchart with pens and basic stationery for conferences and meetings. Data projector can be hired, cost on application.
Cost: Room hire: The Strand Room from £200.00 per day, The Herbrand Room from £140.00 per day, The Chart Room from £100.00 per day, The Sea Room from £150.00 per day. Day Delegate rate £30.00 to £35.00 per person, 24-hour Delegate rate £30.00 to £35.00 per person.
Additional Information: There are 60 free parking spaces. Leisure facilities are available including indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and mini gym.
John Taplin Centre
Contact Name: Elizabeth Gasson
Address: 3 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 OLQ
Job Title: Manager
Telephone: 01424 433762
Accommodation Available: Comfortable seating for up to 60 people plus dining chairs and up to 8 folding tables.
Disabled Access: Yes. Wheelchair access, handrails in all toilets.
Catering: Tea and coffee making facilities, no cooking facilities,
Audio Visual Resources Available: None.
Cost: £25 per session. Morning - 9am to 12pm, afternoon - 12pm to 5pm, evening - 5pm to 10pm.
Additional Information: Not available weekdays during the day as it is used a day centre for people who are visually impaired.
