All about Hiring a Room
Here at Doddridge and St James Community Centres we have a range of rooms and halls to hire for meetings, conferences, parties (subject to agreement), community activities, clubs, or whatever purpose.
We can even provide you with an office for you to do your important work, on an hour, per session, daily or weekly basis. Contact us direct for availablity and rates.
Check meeting room and hall availablity with the booking calendar button below then download and complete a booking enquiry form.
The Important Stuff…
Our rooms are available from Monday to Friday and are charged per hour from 8.00am – 9.30pm. Per session blocks can be booked – contact us to ask about any current special offers for block bookings of more than three hours, or for more than one day in a series of regular bookings. Take a look at our spaces via the toggle below.
Our Rooms, Halls, Offices & Spaces
Lewis Hall
Generally only available on evenings and weekends only, other times by special arrangement.
Call us for rates and information about Lewis Hall or view our calendar page for costs and other information.
Jeffery Room
Call us for rates and information about the Jeffery Room or view booking calendar page for costs and other information.
Available 8.00am – 9.30pm Monday to Friday, weekends by arrangement, the Jeffery Room is a large room which lends itself equally to business meetings, community gatherings, presentations or training when smaller groups are present.
There is a large screen TV for presentations as well as a whiteboard/flipchart available in this room.
Tomalin Room
Call us for rates and information about the Tomalin Room or view booking calendar page for costs and other information.
Available 8.00am – 9.30pm Monday to Friday, weekends by arrangement the Tomalin Room is a spacious room which lends itself equally to business meetings, community gatherings, presentations or training. Given the ambience in this room, it lends itself very well for worship or wellbeing activities.
There is a large screen TV for presentations as well as a whiteboard/flipchart available in this room.
Please note we do not allow parties in this room.
Training Rooms
We also have two rooms that are set aside for training activities though they can be used for meetings or community craft/reading groups too.
Call us for rates and information about our training rooms or view booking calendar page for costs and other information.
Offices/Spaces
Notice to all Charities, Non – Profits, Community Groups and Ethical Business
We have a limited number of offices/rooms that often become available to groups/individuals for occupation on a long or short term basis (subject to terms and conditions).
Whether its for co-working, hot desking or a quiet place to work away from the hustle and bustle of home, maybe its a one-to-one room for interviews or counselling, we probably have something that may suit your requirements.
They can be hired on a per session basis, such as per hour, day/half day basis, or longer by special agreement.
Call or e-mail us for rates and information about these rooms/offices and availability.
Remember, all of our income gets re-invested in the charity to support other groups and the local communties. We have no shareholders, so every penny goes to good causes.
All pictures are indicative only, the rooms pictured may not actually be available to hire upon enquiry.
St James Community Centre
Call us for rates and information about the St James Community Centre Hall or view booking calendar page for costs and other information.
Available 8.30am – 10.00pm Monday to Friday, weekends 8.30am -11.00pm or by special arrangement, this hall is a large room which lends itself equally to business meetings, community gatherings, presentations or training.
St James CC is conveniently located in the heart of St James and its local facilities, with all major bus routes located outside the centre. Parking is limited at the centre itself with only five dedicated spaces but parking is available in nearby Abbey Street, Stenson Street or at our main site at Doddridge Centre, all of which are literally a one minute walk along the road.
Private parties are accepted but only by special arrangement and with deposits to cover potential damages and loss.
Additional Information
Facilities & Weekend Availability
Room hire on a Saturday or Sunday is available, but is by arrangement only.
We have the following facilities available:
- 30-space car park including four Blue Badge parking spaces
- Located with all major bus routes right outside the building
- Five minutes walk from the railway station with fast connections to London, Birmimgham and the North
- Two accessible toilets, including one with baby changing facilities
- Induction loop, projector screen and flip chart in all conference rooms and included in room hire charge
- Large print documents can be made available
- Catering services – teas and coffees, light and buffet lunches can be pre-ordered by arrangement
- Equipment available for a £10 hire charge per item: TV with DVD player, laptop, projector
- Choice of room setup – boardroom, theatre, U shape and informal styles or according to your requirements.
Catering Service
If required and booked in advance, we can provide catering for your event., from tea, coffee and buscuits to a buffet style lunch. We will set out your refreshments table with tea, coffee and whatever has been ordered. Supplies will be replenished and clean crockery provided as required. Refreshments can include herbal/fruit tea, decaffeinated coffee and water. Smaller numbers can be catered for too.
Should your catering needs require specific items, just ask us, we will do our best to accommodate all of your needs. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know so we can plan with our caterer.
We are here to help you enjoy your visit.
We particularly welcome enquiries from community, charity and non-profit organisations for whom we have special rates, and (depending on qualifying criteria) we can sometimes provide free accommodation to small or fledgling community groups, all you need to do is ask!
The Booking Process…
- Check availability via the ‘View Booking Calendar’ link below.
- Make a note of the date and time you would prefer
- Download a booking enquiry form and check the terms and conditions
- Email the form, or call us on 01604 586384
- Even if the chosen room is showing as booked, ask us anyway as last minute cancellations can occur or we may be able to provide a suitable alternative
- We will confirm the availability, take a deposit or take full payment/set up a direct debit (depending on booking type)
- You and your guests arrive and and enjoy your stay with us
- Thats it!