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Drinkstone Village Hall

The Drinkstone War Memorial Institute (aka Drinkstone Village Hall) was opened on July 7th 2013.

The Hall can accommodate approximately 80/90 seated, c. 120 dancing. Facilities include a meeting room, kitchen, car park (spaces for 30 cars), outside patio/grassed area. Licensed for music and dancing.

Further details from the Bookings Secretary Liz Schmitt.

Who to contact

Name: Liz Schmitt
Position: Bookings Secretary
Email: drinkstonewmi@gmail.com
Website: http://www.drinkstonevillage.co.uk/
Address: Woodside
Rattlesden Road
Drinkstone
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
Postcode: IP30 9TL

Where to go

Name: Drinkstone War Memorial Institute (Village Hall)
Address: Gedding Road
Drinkstone
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
Postcode: IP30 9SZ; View IP30 9SZ on a map
Area served: Mid Suffolk, Thurston, West Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds
Venue Email: drinkstonewmi@gmail.com
Venue Website: http://www.drinkstonevillage.co.uk/
Parking available: Yes
Parking details: Space for approximately 30 cars
Transport: No public transport currently available direct to venue

Other details

Cost Details: Drinkstone Village Hall Hire charges 2023/24 (as from 1st April 2023) Regular hire: Main Hall Residents £10 per hour Non-residents £18 per hour Meeting Room Residents £6 per hour Non-residents £10 per hour (incl. set up and clear up) Parties and special occasions: Children’s parties (up to age 16) Up to 5 hours in total (incl. set up and clear up) To include use of main hall and kitchen £30 Drinkstone residents + £30 for non-residents Private parties Up to 5 hours in total (incl. set up and clear up) To include use of main hall and kitchen £60 Drinkstone residents + £40 for non-residents Additional hours charged pro rata – ie £12/£20 Weddings: Sole use of building for one day Includes use of tables, chairs, crockery & cutlery etc. Any additional requirements by separate negotiation – with set up hours charged at 2 days minimum hire £150 Drinkstone residents £250 non-residents Elections: Use of main hall and kitchen for one day £300 A refundable damage/breakage deposit is required for all non-regular bookings. Any other events not covered by the above will be charged at the discretion of the Village Hall Committee. All lettings are subject to a written agreement and acceptance by the hirer of the Standard Conditions of Hire. Enquiries to Bookings Secretary Liz Schmitt liz.schmitt2019@gmail.com
Age Groups: 16-25 years, Children (5-11), Adults, Young people
Accessibility: Disabled Parking, Wheelchair Access, Adapted Toilet, Audio Loop
Notes: A diverse programme of clubs and classes is on offer - costs vary according to activitiy. Tuesday Club (Coffee and Chat), every Tuesday 10.00 - 11.15am. Yoga on Tuesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm; Wednesdays 9:30am - 11:00am. Tai Chi meets Tuesdays, starting at 11:15am. Art (weekly - 10am-12.30pm), Reading Circle (monthly, first Monday at 2.30pm) Bingo Club (alternate Wednesdays at 7.30pm). Circle Dancing (Thursdays 10.30-11.30am). Local History (monthly, Wednesdays at 7.30pm ~ dates variable). Drama and other activities by Hut Theatre (as and when). Gardening Club (monthly, every third Monday at 7.30pm), Women's Institute (monthly, every second Thursday at 7.30pm).