Deverell Hall, London Road, Purbrook

Located in Purbrook, Deverell Hall is one of the few remaining halls left in the local community. Deverell Hall features many refurbishments due largely to a National Lottery Grant and Local Council Funding, which makes it a hugely popular community hall for bookings and activities. As Bookings Secretary for the hall it is primarily my responsibility to ensure that bookings are taken

The hall operates a strict NO SMOKING policy in line with its own rules and recent government legalisation

Deverell Hall was built in the 1920's

Since its original construction, much has been done to improve its overall appearance. The hall has been mostly modernised but still retains its outstanding character. It is one of the few community halls left in the local area, and as such, is always busy and in demand

The Main Hall

Itself is 9.5 metres wide and 16.5 metres to the front of the stage. Overall, the entire hall is licensed to hold a maximum of 150 persons at any one time. The main hall itself is the oldest part of the building, with a high ceiling and lovely wooden floor. There is a stage which can be used for drama productions, speeches and such. The stage floor is being updated August 2007

The Main Hall has a high roof and is suitable for most functions. However, it depends on what type of function you are looking for as to whether or not we can help you. The stage area is suitable for public speaking and theatrical groups

Then we have what we call the Downstairs Room

This room is suitable for small meetings not exceeding 12 to 14 persons. This room is ideal for perhaps writers groups, small management meetings, discussion groups. It is carpeted and has 10 soft chairs plus access to other chairs. This room measures 5.2 metres by 4.0 metres

We have a fully modernised kitchen

However, under the current licence food preparation is not allowed in the kitchen. Teas, coffees and sandwiches may be served from the kitchen, but you CANNOT prepare food on site

They is a small supply of general use cutlery, but casual hirers should bring their own if possible

ALL casual hirers must take all their rubbish with them. It is not to be left at the hall

On the ground floor too there are toilet facilities

For disabled persons, ladies and gentlemen. There is also a baby changing facility. The toilets are clean and in good order

These stairs lead to an upstairs conference room

And have a stairlift available for disabled access. The stairs have been well designed for climbing and feature wide treads for safety

The Upstairs Conference Room

Which is 6.4 metres by 5.2 metres can accommodate up to 25 persons. There is also a small sink there and use of an urn for boiling water to make tea or coffee. There are
4 large conference tables in this room with padded blue chairs (update: these blue chairs are now downstairs and we have some very nice padded chairs upstairs too)

To the rear of the property

We have a large car parking area. This picture opposite shows the PreSchool Outside Play Area

The hall is equipped with GoPak folding tables

We have 15 small and 12 large tables

Small Tables: 915mm Long, 685mm Wide, 698mm High
Large Tables: 1830mm Long, 685mm Wide, 760mm High

Additional Tables may be hired at extra cost through a private arrangement with a local organisation (Deverell Hall will not accept responsibility for this arrangement should you use it, but can provide a telephone number for you to contact the person concerned)

ALL users are expected to provide their own cutlery and utensils

But we do have some cupboards clearly marked in the kitchen area for General Use, which have cups, mugs, saucers and cutlery. We do expect any CASUAL users (those who do have regular hire agreements), to take any rubbish they produce with them. If you are thinking of hiring Deverell Hall, please read through our Terms & Conditions which clearly explain our expectations

We value the cleanliness, security and overall appearance of the hall, and there are certain requirements which must be observed by ALL hirers, casual or regular