Hempstead in Essex
Resting place of William Harvey and Sir Eliab Harvey and birthplace of Dick Turpin

Hempstead Village Hall Management Commitee

Hempstead Village Hall Management Committee (VHMC) is a charity, responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Village Hall and its surrounds, and the green open space to the rear, known as The Glebe.

As a charity, all funds are generated through proceeds from renting the hall out to anyone wishing to hold a meeting or event. Full details of the hall size and charges are available on the following pages.

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Hempstead Village Hall Management Committee

Hempstead Village Hall Management Committee (VHMC) is a charity, responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Village Hall and its surrounds, and the green open space to the rear, known as The Glebe.

As a charity, all funds are generated through proceeds from renting the hall out to anyone wishing to hold a meeting or event. Full details of the hall size and charges are available on the following pages.

In 1999 the Village Hall was refurbished and extended with the aid of grants from the National Lottery Charities Board, Essex County Council, Essex Environmental Trust, Uttlesford District Council and Hempstead Parish Council and now provides an up to date community hall with facilities for social and recreation activities. In November 2013 we opened a new patio area at the rear where the natural amphitheatre style is perfect for gatherings.
The patio proved so popular that in Autumn 2021 it was lifted and a new extended patio was laid across the whole rear of the hall, thanks in part to a grant from Uttlesford’s Community Project Scheme. A sun awning was also added above the patio doors thanks to a grant from the Rural Community Council of Essex, another outside light was fitted and electrical socket points were introduced allowing patio events to have lighting and equipment outside.

Whatever your interest, the facilities provided by Hempstead Village Hall can make your event a successful one whether it is for social or fund raising Events, adult or childrens’ parties, celebrations, wedding receptions, drama and musical performances, leisure, education, meetings or seminars.

The current committee comprises:

Julie Dalton<br><small>Bookings Secretary</small>

Julie Dalton
Bookings Secretary

Julie Pledger

Julie Pledger

Cubs
Mark Dymond

Mark Dymond

Drama Society
Martyn Long

Martyn Long

Play Area
Claire Dittrich

Claire Dittrich

David Boreham

David Boreham

Russ Wide

Russ Wide

Village Hall Committee Chairman

Enquiries

To speak to someone for general information or booking details please contact Booking Secretary, Mrs Julie Dalton email villagehallbookings@hempstead-essex.org.uk

Rates

Listed below are the current hourly rates for the hire of Village Hall rooms.
All room bookings include the use of kitchen and all Village Hall owned equipment.

In addition the non-exclusive use of the Recreation Ground and patio at the rear of the Village Hall.

Main Hall Side/
Committee Room
Main Hall and
Side/Committee Room
Affiliated £11.00 per hour £6.00 per hour £17.00 per hour
Standard £13.00 per hour £7.00 per hour £20.00 per hour

 

Non-affiliated applications require a deposit of £100 to secure the booking.
(Affiliated - Any person or organisation that has an association with Hempstead Village)

Special Events

(Functions that require extensive setup or preparation, weddings, anniversaries, etc.)

48 hour hire - £350.00
Access to Main Hall, Side Room and Kitchen from Nominally midday prior to date of function to midday after date of function or By arrangement with Bookings Secretary.