The North Bovey Parish Hall
The North Bovey Parish Hall is a beautiful thatched building right on the village green. It was originally built as a stables for the then Vicarage (Glebe House) and in 1927 was converted into the Parish Hall, with the aim (as stated in the original deeds) of providing a place for ‘meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation’.
The hall is available for all to use and is a fantastic asset to the Parish. It’s in a wonderful setting, is well-maintained and has good facilities. There is ample parking available around the picturesque green as well as a free car park close by. The main room can accommodate up to 75 people or 60 seated, whilst the smaller room can take up to 15-20.
The Parish Hall serves as a hub for the village and the notice board outside carries all current information, both about the hall itself but also about the village and Parish in general.
Hall Facilities
The main hall is ideal for larger gatherings, including wedding receptions, quiz nights, gourmet suppers, Children’s parties etc. and there is full wheelchair access to the whole building including toilet facilities. The meeting room works well for smaller groups.
The building has wi-fi throughout included in the booking fee.
A fully equipped kitchen, including fridges, range cooker, warming oven, hot & cold running water and a commercial dishwasher together with a full range of china, glasses and cutlery are also available, enabling you to fully cater for a variety of functions.
Management
The North Bovey Parish Hall is managed by the NBPH Trust, which consists of 6 elected Parishioners who meet during the year to look after, maintain and manage the hall bookings. The Annual General Meeting is generally held in January of each year, when elections are made.
Uses
Currently the hall is used for a variety of events and activities which include; Lectures, Dance Classes, Keep Fit, Meetings , Trade fairs, Exhibitions, Catered events, Children’s parties, WI meetings and weekly Table Tennis. (Table, bats and balls all available and can be booked for a very modest fee)
Bookings information:
To discuss booking availability for your event please get in touch with the Bookings Secretary: Hazel Jones 01647 440143
Fundraising
The NBPH is a registered charity so is reliant on funding and donations to keep it maintained. A proportion of the proceeds from the annual village fair go towards the upkeep of the hall. The best way to support the NBPH is to keep using it! All private donations welcome which can qualify for Gift Aid.
Trustees
Chairman and Treasurer: Gordon Hurst | 01647 221535
Secretary: Richard Loughton | 01647 440491
Booking Secretary: Hazel Jones | 01647 440143
Trustees: Sarah Loughton | Tracy Small | Angela Hubble