Coates Village Hall

Bathurst Row, Coates, Cirencester, Glos GL7 6NW

Coates Village Hall is located in a pretty, rural setting in the heart of the village, just 3 miles from the historic town of Cirencester in Gloucestershire.  The village hall was established in 1905 as a Reading Room, it was formally opened as a Village Hall in 1935.  Today, it continues to provide a centre for the community of Coates and people from the surrounding areas, to meet and to enjoy social events.

The Main Hall : accommodating up to 60 people seated, 90 standing.  This room has access to a fully equipped modern kitchen.  It is equipped with a recently installed full audio-visual system, projector and large screen.

The Meeting Room : is suitable for up to 20 people seated. This room has a bar available on request which is staffed by volunteers (additional charges apply)

Both rooms and toilets have disability access.

The village hall has access to a defibrillator.

Car Parking for 12 cars is situated adjacent to the hall.

If you wish to make a booking, please call the Booking Officer on 07818 192587 or email villagehall@coatesparish.org.uk

Village Hall Facilities

The Main Hall

Dimensions : Approx. 64 sq m, 12.6m x 5.1m including the carpeted annexe

Annexe 24 sq m, 9.0m x 2.7m

– Space for up to 60 people seated, up to 90 people standing
– 11 large tables, 9 small tables, 62 upholstered chairs, 54 plastic chairs
– Full audio visual system, projector and large screen
– Wifi
– Hearing loop
– Access to a fully equipped modern kitchen
– Heating
– Dimmable lighting
– 2 full size table-tennis tables
– Outdoor furniture – benches and chairs
– Fully licensed for the serving of alcohol
– Other relevant entertainment licenses
– A fully equipped staffed bar in the adjacent Meeting room (charges apply)

The Meeting Room

Dimensions : Approx. 30 sq m, 6m x 5m

This room offers :

– Seating for up to 20 people
– Wifi
– Heating
– A fully equipped, staffed bar can be arranged at an additional charge

The Kitchen

Dimensions : 4.15m x 2.10m

The fully renovated kitchen, which is accessed from the Main Hall, provides everything needed to cater for events:

– Neuve oven – oven/grill
– Commercial dishwasher
– Fridge/freezer
– Sink and hand washing basin
– Kettles, including 3L commercial and 9 litre urn
– Toasted sandwich maker
– Coffee percolator
– Hot water dispensers (airpot) for 40 cups
– Microwave
– Full selection of glasses (wine, sherry, champagne and tumbler)
– Coffee/tea mugs
– Complete service of dinner plates, side plates, cups, saucers, soup/desert bowls and a selection of serving platters
– Full range of cutlery and serving utensils
– Tablecloths
– Tea Towels
– Disposable hand towels
– 2 disposal bins
– A Dimplex wall heater
– Large trolley

Village Hall Committee Members

Chairman – Howard Burr

Treasurer – Adrian Maydom

Secretary – Annette Marsden

Fund Raisers – Simon Large and Jan Edmonds

Volunteer – Simon Johnson

Coates Parish Council Representative – Jacqueline Brown

Coates Social Club Representative – Rob Hardwicke

Coffee Cake and Chat Representative – Jan Edmonds

Supporting the Village Hall

Leaving a Legacy or Donation – How can you help Coates Village Hall to live on in the future

Any gift, no matter how large or small, will make a lasting difference and will be greatly appreciated.

So, if you or a loved one have benefited from the welcoming community spirit of the Hall, you will know how important it is and may feel that you would like others to benefit in a similar way, now and in the future.

Leaving a legacy in your Will is simple, either leave a fixed sum, or a percentage of your residual estate. Discuss it with your legal adviser and let them know the Coates Village Hall’s Charity number – 301505.

Any support will be greatly appreciated.

Village Club

follow the Village Club on Coates village facebook for events information

It is a cosy place to meet up with friends and neighbours, available to all residents on Friday and Saturday evenings and during village events.

We have a comprehensive wine list, a local guest ale each week, and a range of soft drinks.

Opening Hours 

8pm to 11pm on Friday & Saturdays, and from 6pm on the first Friday of every month