Church centre
THE CHURCH CENTRE Our Church Centre was built in the 1970's and was extended in 1995. It has various multi-purpose spaces which are used for many Church based activities. These spaces are also available for hire at very reasonable rates and the Centre is used extensively by community groups as well as by the Church.
THE MAIN HALL
The Main Hall (as pictured here) is a large space with a sprung dance floor. It can be used for a wide variety of activities. Capacity: 120 - 130 people (depending on seating format).
THE SMALL HALL The Small Hall is a multiple use space, suited to many purposes,
THE LOUNGE The Lounge is a pleasant carpeted space with tables and chairs.
COMMUNAL HALL FACILITIES The hall is disabled-friendly throughout, including the toilet facilities. There is also a well equipped kitchen with two ovens, four hob burners, a fridge, two sinks, and an electric water boiler. There is also a bright, welcoming, foyer space with tables and chairs, as well as the Parish Office with office facilities for the Church. We are delighted to be able to record our gratitude to the National Lottery "Awards for All" who have funded new chairs for the main hall, small hall and entrance area, new curtains, a P.A. system and new lighting in the Large Hall. Also to WREN Landfill grant scheme for funding new flooring in the entrance area, new toilets, zoning the heating so each area can be heated separately and refurbishing the sprung wooden floor in the Large Hall.
THE KITCHEN
CHURCH CENTRE BOOKINGS If you would like to discuss any aspects regarding a potential booking, or to organise a booking, please contact our Administrator, Mandy, on 01502 561973 or e-mail her on mandy@stmargaretslowestoft.co.uk (Mandy is available on Monday & Friday morning between 9am and 12 noon only)
All hire charges listed below are quoted at a HOURLY rate: MAIN HALL: Single Booking £40.00 / Regular Booking £20.00 SMALL HALL: Single Booking £34.00 / Regular Booking £17.00 LOUNGE: Single Booking £26.00 / Regular Booking £13.00 WHOLE CENTRE: Single Booking £100.00 / Regular Booking £50.00 In addition there is a £50 deposit which is required for birthday party bookings. This is refunded in full within three days of the party provided that the centre is left clean and tidy and subject to any breakages (other than fair wear and tear).
FOR BOOKING THE CHURCH FOR CONCERTS ETC. A non-refundable deposit of £50 is charged for each booking The cost for the use of the church is £50 (the deposit) plus the hourly rate as shown below, which is charged from the arrival of the first person associated with the booking until the departure of the last person. It is not just a charge for the actual event.
Where a “winter booking” does not require or use heating, then the summer rates will be applicable. Where a winter booking uses heating for part of the booking then the winter rates will be applicable for that period and the summer rates for the period when the church is not heated. In addition, hirers using the organ or piano can have the option of having it tuned, for which the cost will be passed on. Please note: The use of the Church Centre facilities is not included in the above costs. |