COVID-19 FURTHER UPDATE for October

The Village Hall is now open for use and we are accepting bookings. As you will understand, there are a number of additional requirements for hirers and groups set out in updated law, guidance and regulations from the government and public health. The Village Hall Trustees will fulfil their responsibilities to ensure that the hall remains COVID-Safe compliant, and the following additional conditions will have to be met by people and groups wishing to hire and use the hall. Please see the bookings web page for details of these special conditions of hire and the risk assessment form:

• Face coverings must be worn. This is now a legal requirement

• Following the latest COVID-19 secure guidelines, there can be more than 6 people in total, but no one should visit or socialise in a group of greater than 6. Groups must not mingle.

• Maximum number in the Meeting room remains 5

• Maximum numbers are now 30 in the main hall (instead of 50), and 15 (instead of 30) for Wedding receptions

• Bar and kitchen must close at 22:00

• Special Covid-19 booking conditions still apply

• The hirer will need to carry out their own Risk Assessment

• Certain activities are not currently permitted (check with your governing body and/or government guidance)