General Information
Below you
will find general
information about the hall, information
about some of the regular activities,
and a
list of the nearby Viables Craft Centre units.
Viables Craft Centre can be found on the southern side of
Basingstoke only minutes from the A30, near to the A339 Alton Road and
junction 6 of the M3. It is well signposted in the locality. A
location
map is to the right, or alternatively use the map links at the top and
bottom
of this page.
Community facilities are available for hire both by organisations and
individual members of the public.
Location
Viables Community Centre is located within the Viables Craft Centre in
a tranquil and rural location not far from the town centre, with ample
free parking on site. The site was once a farm.
Opening Hours
0900 – 0030 hours, 7 days a week.
Function Rooms
The Barn and the smaller Four Lanes Room are regularly used by a wide
variety of location organisations. Both are available for hire as
is the Education Unit. There is also a paddock alongside the Centre
that can be used for large outdoor events.
The Barn
Is ideal for weddings, christenings, birthday celebrations, corporate
and family social occasions, craft fairs, large classes, sales and
other public events.
The hall is basically rectangular in shape, measures approximately 15.5
x 12.5 metres, with a small stage (5.20 x 2.15 metres) at one end and a
serving hatch (to bar) at the other.
Off the main entrance lobby to The Barn, there is a modestly equipped
kitchen. Facilities include sink, electric cooker, microwave,
larder fridge, urns and kettles. (Please note that no crockery or
cutlery is included or provided by the centre). The Barn is
licensed
for up to 200 people, sitting comfortably 170 guests.
There is a disabled access ramp to the main entrance and disabled
provision in the toilet block which is accessed internally.
The Four Lanes Room
This is a smaller function room suitable for club or committee
meetings, training courses, small classes, workshops, children’s
parties etc.
The room is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 12.4 x 5.8
metres. It has access to the Barn. There is a sink unit with hot
& cold water facilities and some crockery, but no access to the
kitchen.
It is licensed for up to 100 people.
Access for people with disability is provided internally via the toilet
block
corridor, and externally via a ramp at the rear.
The Education Unit
This is self-contained and is situated across the yard from the main
building. It is a useful committee room capable of seating 10 –
12 people. It is also used for band practice and small local sewing/art
and
craft groups. It has an adjoining kitchen fitted with microwave,
fridge and electric kettle. Cups and saucers are also available.
There is a disabled ramp access to one door. Users do
have access to the toilets but they are in the main building.
Rear Lobby
This contains the toilets and disabled amenities. Basingstoke and
Deane Borough Council upgraded these facilities in the first part of
2005 along with the installation of a new boiler and soundproofing
between The Barn and The Four Lanes Room.
Environment, Health & Safety
In line with the new legislation, the Barn, Four Lanes Room and
Education Unit are all designated non
smoking areas.
Licensing Arrangements
Because of licensing arrangements, hirers are not permitted to bring
their own alcohol onto the premises. A bar can be provided for an
event at a cost of £50. The premises are licensed for the sale of
alcohol between 1200 – 0000 hours, 7 days a week.
Extensions are allowed up to 12 times a year for late bookings.
Our caretaker is Trish Golding (07919 081624).
Location
Map (click to enlarge)
A wedding reception in the main hall
The Four Lanes Room
The Education Unit
