Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a list of things we are frequently asked. If you can't find the answer you need here please send an email to our Booking Agent, Sarah at bookings@westmoorshall.org

Q. Do you have crockery?

A . We have enough cups and saucers for around 80. We have matching cutlery for 54 and some other miscellaneous cutlery.

Q. I would like to have a bar for my function.

A.  We have a full Premises Licence that will allow you to bring alcohol to your event. Functions must finish by 11.00pm unless prior approval has been obtained from the Hall Council.  Requests to hire the Hall until 11.30pm may be considered but will incur an additional fee of £20. All music must finish at 11.00pm and hirers must leave Hall by 11.30pm.  Failure to do so may result in the loss of your deposit.

It is essential to discuss your requirements with our Booking Agent at the time of booking. Alternatively you may wish to use the bar facilities of the adjoining Social Club via the connecting bar hatch. Please ask our Booking Agent, Amie on 07746939820 at least two weeks before your event. 

Q.  Can I play music at our event?

A.  The Hall has a Music Licence for the playing of music in the Hall and covers events which involve playing recorded music via any device, including the radio; showing TV broadcasts, or other audio-visual content, containing music; or putting on live performances of music.

Q.  Can I bring my own alcohol?

A.  Yes, you can either bring your own alcohol or purchase on site (through the Social Club) providing prior notice is given.

Q. What about glasses?

A. Unless you are using the Social Club bar you will have to provide these yourself.

Q. Do you have stage lighting and a sound system?

A. The stage lighting and sound system are not for use by the public.  A projector and screen are available for use.  A hearing induction loop is installed for the hard of hearing.

Q. What is the capacity of the Hall? 

A. Please see the Hall Facilities tab on this website. The capacity varies according to how you set the hall out and is restricted to these numbers for safety reasons.

Q. Is there a car park?

A. There is a large car park for 117 vehicles which serves all the site facilities and operates on a first come basis

Q. Any cooking facilities?

A. The kitchen has a warming oven, a microwave oven and a water heater for hot drinks. 

Q. Any Wifi?

A. The Hall has its own router which is freely available to all users throughout. Connection instructions are posted in the Hall.

Q. Can I leave the fire doors open if it's hot?

 A. No – the external fire doors are for emergency use only unless an exemption has been authorised by the trustees.  The internal fire doors must not be wedged open at any time.

 Q. Do I have to tidy up after my event?

 A. Yes - the hall must be left clean and tidy with the furniture stacked up as indicated on the notices posted in each hall.  The hall must be left secured and the key returned to the key box which must be locked.  These are in the Terms and Conditions of hire and failure to do these can lead to the retention of some or all of your deposit.