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This magnificent Victorian
Ballroom was originally designed by the architect G. T. Hine, and was built in
1894/5 for the community at the former Herrison Hospital. It has been recently
restored to its former glory thanks to tireless campaigning by local residents
after threat of demolition during the redevelopment of the hospital site. We are
grateful to those who contributed to keeping this beautiful building here for
all to enjoy.
The ballroom has an impressive hammer beam ceiling, a resilient wooden floor and stained glass upper windows. The south aspect enjoys beautiful countryside views.
A large extended stage, excellent sight lines and first class acoustics makes the ballroom a popular venue for weddings and wedding receptions
Room size: 23 metres by 13 metres
A public address
System with
two lapel mikes, one corded microphone, one radio hand microphone, plus three
overhead microphones and incorporating a hearing loop is available in the hall
on request. Extra microphones can be arranged. DVDs can be shown using a laptop
with the projector and screen with the sound being transmitted wirelessly to the
sound desk using one of the lapel mic transmitters. iPod and guitar connections
are available.
An Audio Visual projector showing a 4 metre by 3 metre picture on a drop down screen was recently fitted in the ballroom, together with a powerful 5,000 lumens projector on the rear wall of the stage as well as the.72 inch screen and Laptop Computer which is normally available for use in all rooms. together with a laser pointer and hands free slide changer.
Stage lighting is covered by eight 500 watt Selecon Aclaim PC spots situated in front of the
stage on two lighting bars to either side of the hall. Eight 1,000 watt Selecon
parcans situated on two pre-wired lighting bars over the stage. There are a
further eight spare sockets for extra lighting over the stage. The lighting is
controlled through a 24 channel set of dimmers. All lighting and sound can be
controlled from either the rear of the hall or from stage left. Extra lighting
can be arranged
It is essential that all facilities are booked well in advance to ensure they are installed, set up and tested.
All facilities must be booked through Vincent Haslam on 07919 435491 email
vincenthaslam231@btinternet.com
Assistance can be given if these items are used. Stage Management, and Wedding planning services available.
Should you require any further information, help or advice on the audio visual equipment please call Vincent Haslam on 01305 263 406 or email vincenthaslam231@btinternet.com.
Chairs:
276 of which 52 are folding.
Tables:
15 folding rectangular – 1.8 metres by 0.75 metres.
9 folding square – 0.9 metres by 0.9 metres.
2 folding wooden trestle type – 1.8 metres by 0.6 metres.
2 fixed leg square wooden type – 1.2 metres by 0.7 metres.
5 non-matching folding rectangular Formica topped – (3 off 1.8metres by 0.75 & 2
off 1.5 metres by 0.75 metres are kept under the stage and will require two
people to bring each one up to the hall as they are very heavy) All other tables
kept in the hall or on the stage.
Seating capacity:
With tables and chairs 250 absolute max. Additional tables may need to be supplied by the hirer.
With chairs only: 320 (hirers please note that fire regulations stipulate that events where more than 249 chairs need to be set out, chairs must be clipped together with the available clips)
*APPROVED AS A VENUE FOR CIVIL MARRIAGES AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS
http://www.weddingsatherrisonhall.co.uk
Herrison Hall Ballroom
Charlton Down Village Hall
Reg. Charity No. 1097442
Sherren Ave, Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9UA
Please contact the Bookings Secretary for further details
(Vincent Haslam 01305 263 406 Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm
www.charltondownvillagehall.info
Last modified: November 19, 2011