Venue Hire

Venue Hire
To make a booking or for more details please call 01309 674 388 or email info@forresarea.org.
You can now also book online (please include preparation & clean-up time in your booking):
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Hire Rates
* Reduced rate for charities and voluntary groups.
Main Hall
Standard | £35.00 / hr |
Reduced * | £24.00 / hr |
Commercial | £62.00 / hr |
Lesser Hall
Standard | £22.00 / hr |
Reduced * | £12.00 / hr |
Commercial | £37.00 / hr |
North Room
Standard | £17.00 / hr |
Reduced * | £11.00 / hr |
Commercial | £36.00 / hr |
Kitchen
Standard | £17.00 / hr |
Reduced * | £11.00 / hr |
Commercial | £37.00 / hr |
Whole Building
Standard | £440 / day |
Reduced * | £385 / day |
Commercial | £990 / day |
Additional Hires
House PA System | Free |
Microphone for the PA System | By Donation |
Portable Projector & Portable Screen | By Donation |
Overhead Projector & Overhead Screen | Rented from Film Forres |
Overhead Screen Only | Rented from Film Forres |
Chairs – Blue Polypropylene | By Donation |
Chairs – Red Cushioned | Rented from the Forres OAP Association |
Tables – Trestle Long Brown | By Donation |
Tables – Small Square White | By Donation |
House/Stage Lights | Free |
Notes for Hirers
- A non-refundable deposit of 25% is required for all events.
- A non-refundable deposit of £40.00 is payable on booking a Coffee Morning in 2021.
- Day Rate Charges are for the use of the whole building for 7 hours but does not include the Masonic or Reading Rooms.
- The Normal Letting Times are 6am to Midnight Monday to Sunday
- Charges include heating, ordinary lights, toilet accommodation at the commencement and end of each let. Extended Cleaning Services are available upon request and will be charged at £15.00, no VAT, per hour.
- It is your responsibility as Hirer to obtain all necessary licences to play live or recorded music.
- Technical Equipment is available by arrangement.
Main Spaces
Main Hall
The Main Hall is a large space that works well for a wide variety of community activities.
Lesser Hall
The Lesser Hall has a beautiful round ‘skylight’ giving plenty of natural light.
North Room
The North Room is a self-contained room with Wifi, heating, light and hearing loop.