Village Institute
Since 1920, Embsay and Eastby’s village hall – known as the Village Institute – has been the centre of village life. It provides a permanent home for Embsay-with-Eastby Pre-School Playgroup and Embsay-with-Eastby Community Library and is used by many local clubs and societies for meetings.
FACILITIES
- Reception Foyer (approx. 3.4m x 7.1m) giving access to the hall, kitchen, toilets and Community Library;
- Main Hall with stage (approx. 12.6m x 9.7m) – capacity 120 seated, 200 standing;
- Supper Room (approx. 5.9m x 5.2m) ideal for small group meetings, lunches and suppers – capacity 30 seated;
- Well equipped, modern kitchen (approx. 5m x 3.5m);
- Wheelchair accessible;
- Automatic door for disabled access;
- Hearing loop;
- Separate ladies and gents toilets, disabled toilet and baby changing facilities;
- Free WiFi;
- Chairs (newly upholstered in 2018) and tables to suit any requirement;
- Entertainment licence;
- Alcohol licences can be obtained by hirer for own events;
- Free public car park opposite the Village Institute.
HIRE CHARGES
APPLICABLE FROM 1ST JANUARY 2024
Hourly charges for all users
Main Hall
From Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm: £13.50 per hour.
Mon-Thurs, 6pm to 10pm: £17.67 per hour.
Fri 6pm to Sunday 10pm: £20 per hour
Supper Room
From Monday to Friday, between 9am to 6pm: £6.75 per hour.
Mon to Thurs 6pm to 10pm: £9.00 per hour.
Fri 6pm to Sunday 10pm: £12 per hour
Or £15 per session if booked with the main hall
Charges for single bookings
Single bookings of the VI facilities are subject to a surcharge of £20.00.
Bookings made by ‘frequent users’ are not subject to this surcharge.