Nice day for a wedding. Image credit to: Barnaby Aldrick www.barnabyaldrick.com THORNER VICTORY HALL about us Thorner Victory Hall November 2012 THORNER VICTORY HALL a hall for all...and for all occasions Thorner is a traditional Yorkshire village with two pubs, a restaurant, deli, hair salon and a general store. The hall is on the edge of the village, next to open countryside but only eight miles from the centre of Leeds. Thorner Victory Hall is a registered charity and run by volunteers. Income from hiring out the hall helps to meet our running costs, with any profit topping up our fundraising efforts towards making the hall even better. Over the past 10 years we ve spent half a million pounds on improving the fabric of the building and the facilities we offer. Thorner Village green with St.Peters Church in the background Thorner Victory Hall is a very well-equipped and flexible venue available to hire for a wide range of events: Wedding receptions Family gatherings Children s parties Exercise and sports classes Language classes Drama productions Live music and comedy performances Public meetings/ presentations Guides/Scouts residentials School productions
detail WHAT WE OFFER in detail... We have three spaces available which can be used either together or individually. Our large hall is about 25m x 9m with a permanent stage of 8m x 4m. With theatre-style seating it can hold about 220 people or around 120 at dining tables. Separated from the large hall by a folding partition wall is the small hall which is about 10m x 10m. This can seat about 40 people and includes our bar area plus a projector and screen. For large events, we fold back the partition and use both halls together. This gives you theatre-style seating for about 280 or dining space for about 180. Our third space is the Burnett Room. This is to the side of the main hall but with its own access from the main entrance lobby. It is generally used for small meetings and language classes. We are licensed to sell alcohol. Our bar has a serving counter with storage space, a sink/washing area and a drinks cooler. Our kitchen has a cooker, fridge/freezer, kettles, cutlery and crockery. Next to the hall is an enclosed grassed area, which can be used by arrangement. For larger events a marquee can be erected here. Outside power points are available. Licensed to sell! Our specialist lighting rig can transform the atmosphere in the hall Film night in the Small Hall Raising a glass in celebration at The Victory Hall! Image credit to: Barnaby Aldrick www.barnabyaldrick.com Thorner Victory Hall floor plan
hire costs Thorner Victory Hall and Institute. Image taken from an old postcard HIRE COSTS 2016 MAIN HALL 22 per hour ( 10 concession) SMALL HALL 14 per hour ( 8 concession) BOTH HALLS TOGETHER 36 per hour ( 18 concession) BURNETT ROOM 10 per hour YOUTH GROUP RESIDENTIAL WEEKENDS 220 CHILDREN S PARTIES 65 for four hours These prices apply to bookings for events in 2016. For 2017 we anticipate a 3% price increase, but for more details please contact Ros Ramsey on 0113 2892733. Concessionary rates are available for youth organisations and regular non-profit making groups. A concessionary rate may also be available for wedding parties of Thorner residents. Rates for large functions include the use of the large and the small halls as well as the Burnett Room, kitchen and bar. For all bookings you have full use of our tables and chairs. Unless booked for other events, the hall is available for children s parties on Friday evenings as well as Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 3pm and 3pm to 7pm. WEEKEND RATES FOR LARGE FUNCTIONS On Fridays from 1pm to 11.30pm, to allow setting up time, our rate is 165 - but the hall must be cleared that evening. For Saturday evening functions you can have use of the hall from 11am Saturday until 11am on Sunday to allow time for setting up and clearing up. Our rate for this is 220. If you want the hall from 1pm Friday until 11am Sunday, the cost is 600. If you need even longer time in the hall, it can be hired from 1pm Friday until 3pm Sunday for 650.
other things OTHER THINGS you might need Thorner Victory Hall reserves the right to turn down any booking request. While we welcome all enquiries for party bookings, we also wish to ensure the safety and comfort of anyone attending the party and to avoid disturbance to nearby residents. In particular, if alcohol is to be available at the party we will insist on a senior presence in the hall to supervise the event, both on the door and at the bar. Use of our licence to sell alcohol: 30 Mirror ball and basic party lighting: 55 Special lighting and use of our excellent production facilities: by negotiation Projector and screen: 15 We hosted our first wedding reception soon after we opened in 1924 Wedding days and evenings to remember forever. Image credits to: Barnaby Aldrick www.barnabyaldrick.com
extra help HELP with your event... We offer a flexible approach to large functions such as wedding receptions, pre-wedding parties and parties to mark significant birthdays. If you just want to hire the hall and arrange your own catering and entertainment, that s fine with us. But if you would like some assistance we can put you in touch with our little black book of people who regularly provide their services at the hall and should be able to help you with all the things you need for a great party. More information about the hall is at thornervictoryhall.co.uk Here you will find a link to the hall diary which contains all bookings. But even if you see the day you have in mind is already taken, do contact us as we may be able to offer a suitable alternative. Ros Ramsey is in charge of bookings. You can call her on 0113 289 2733. Or email bookings@thornervictoryhall.co.uk. Postal address is Thorner Victory Hall, Carr Lane, Thorner Leeds LS14 3EY We look forward to helping you plan your event. For how to get to the hall, see our website www.thornervictoryhall.com Charity registration number 1021891 CATERING: Mark Darley BBQs & buffets: 0113 289 3890 Delectations Deli: 0113 2893888 Juste Nous: 0113 232 6220 justenous.co.uk Friends for Dinner: 01937 834 696 The Village Chippy: 07475 106830 thevillagechippy@gmail.com Haley & Clifford: 0113 2370334 haleyandclifford.co.uk INTERIOR DRESSING: Decorations/chaircovers/side drapes: Elaine Paddison: 0113 289 3295 Catherine Wilson: 0113 289 3991 Extra tables including circular and posing tables: Adi Mathie 0798 073 5334 info@wmsecurity.co.uk Blue Sky: www.blueskyeventsolutions.co.uk CHILDRENS ENTERTAINER: Mr Shuffles: Jason 0771 062 6226 PHOTOGRAPHERS: Barnaby Aldrich: 07929 087982 barnabyaldrich.com Catherine Kerr: 0113 262 3336 or 0797 326 6393 Steve McNiven Photography: 0791 905 5571 steve@stevemcniven.co.uk stevemcniven.co.uk HELP WITH CLEANING AFTER EVENTS: Jenni Orange: 0771 458 9425 Information correct March 2015. These are merely suggestions, not official recommendations and Thorner Victory Hall accepts no responsibility for them.
feed back Past events at the Victory Hall DON T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT... We had an awesome day... people are still telling us how amazing it was! Emily Roberts - Wedding 2015 Celebrated my 60th at the Victory Hall and its simply a great venue. We made good use of the AV equipment and the bar facilities are good too! My son and his wife had their wedding reception there and we know everybody loved it... simply a village hall that s great for so many different celebrations and events... large or small. David Stainthorpe - 60th Birthday Party We hired the hall for our son s naming day. It was the perfect venue with a well stocked kitchen to prepare the food and plenty of room and chairs for all our guests. The children loved running around and we all ended up sat happily on the grass drinking wine as the sun set. A perfect day. I d definitely recommend the hall for any family party. Laura Graham - Naming Day I love the Victory Hall, I have been to numerous events over the years... from school pta fund raisers, beer festivals, tennis days, birthday parties, live music, village show and pantomimes. We are very lucky to have such a great facility in our village Gillian Hall
Make it a night to remember. Image credit to Steve McNiven Photography THORNER VICTORY HALL past events Thorner Victory Hall, dressed to impress! Image credit to Steve McNiven Photography Thorner Victory Hall, lights fantastic. Image credit to Steve McNiven Photography Thorner Victory Hall, dressed for the occasion. Live music enhanced by our modern sound systems & great lighting
past events Thorner Beer Festival Seann Walsh at Thorner Comedy Festival. February 2016 Karate club Plenty of outside space in pleasant surroundings, with off-street parking to side and rear of The Victory Hall Suitcase Circus 2012 Thorner Beer Festival. Thorner s own Dorris Dancers!