Information for Halls Users
The Victoria & Albert Community Halls are busy with several bookings daily. All groups and users have a responsibility to keep the premises in good order.
Please ensure that your room is left as you found it.
Empty bins
Turn off lights
Sweep or hoover floor
Wash and put away dishes
BOOKINGS
All bookings are taken through the booking secretary, bookings@victoriaandalberthalls.co.uk
An online booking form must be completed.
Verbal or email enquiries without a booking form will be noted in the online diary as ‘Provisional’.
Bookings are only confirmed when the customer receives a confirmation of the booking via email or other means. Bookings may be checked online at www.victoriaandalberthalls.co.uk . The website calendar will be updated as soon as possible with any changes.
Groups, their representatives or other customers, should not contact other groups or customers to cancel or amend bookings. Changes are the only valid when made by the booking secretary.
Community Rates: This is any not-for-profit group or organisation operating within the AB35 postcode, or groups with a strong link to Ballater
All Other Hires: To include for-profit organisations or events, all agencies and Government bodies. If you are unsure which category your group or event falls into, please get in touch for advice.
Four or more Community bookings of 3 or more hours made within a four-week period benefit from a 25% discount.
First time or irregular bookings will be required to pay the whole hire fee up front.
If a minimum hire time is deemed necessary, this will be notified at the time of the booking
Following a review of your booking, an additional cleaning/damage deposit may be required in advance of the event, on top of the hire fee, which will be returned once a thorough inspection has been made and a list of criteria has been met.
We may also require additional documents such as risk assessments, proof of training, licences or proof of sufficient insurance for your event.
WHAT YOU HIRE
VICTORIA HALL
Chairs are stored on the stage, more chairs are available under the stage, behind the centre two panels. The tables are stored behind the far right panel. A “T” key is stored on the wall on either side of the stage, care should be taken when accessing the under-stage area as the wooden covers are heavy. Please ensure the panels are locked and replace the key immediately.
Projector Screen – located above the stage.
Kitchen – The kitchen is equipped with a kettle, microwave oven, domestic cooker, hob with extractor fan and fridge freezer.
Toilets - are through the door to the left of the kitchen, along the corridor on the right.
Lighting - the hall is equipped with LED ceiling lights switched in three banks of two, and eight dimmable LED wall lights.
ALBERT HALL
Tables are stored under to stage in the far left panel. A ‘T’ key is stored on the wall by the kitchen door. Please ensure the panels are locked and replace the key immediately.
Chairs are stored on the stage.
Kitchen has a large cooker, bain marie, fridge, microwave, hot water boiler, and industrial dishwasher.
Toilets are situated across the foyer.
MIKE SHERIDAN ROOM
Chairs and Tables are stored in the kitchen area.
The Projector Screen is wall mounted at the kitchen end of the room and can be lowered by using the control panel by the hatch.
Kitchen suitable for light refreshments only. Equipped with a kettle and a microwave.
Toilets are situated across the foyer.
BEATON CRAIGIE ROOM
Tables & armchairs are arranged in the room.
Kitchen suitable for light refreshments. Equipped with a domestic cooker, microwave oven and kettle.
Toilets - two unisex accessible toilets accessed through rear door and round to the left.
TABLE & CHAIRS SETUP
This service is not included in the hire of the halls.
If you require the tables and chairs setting out please liaise with bookings@victoriaandalberthalls.co.uk. Cost is £30 per session.
AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT
In addition to screens in the Victoria Hall and Mike Sheridan Room, access to a sound system, projector etc. can be arranged.
These are owned and operated by Ballater Films in conjunction with the Halls.
Contact Ade Scripps info@victoriaandalberthalls.co.uk for information.
WIFI
Complimentary Wifi is provided for guests. You will find the log in details on the notice board is the room.