CAPACITIES
The hall has a Public Entertainment Licence permitting the following numbers.

                                                                             Small Hall       Large Hall
When used for a closely seated audience                      100                208
When used for dancing                                                 100                232
When seating is provided at tables                                  62                106
When used for dancing and seating is                              78                134
also provided at tables

THE FACILITIES

The Car Park, adjacent to the hall, is leased to, and operated by, Porlock Parish
Council primarily for the use of users of the hall. It can accommodate 30 + cars and 3
spaces are designated for disabled parking.
By prior agreement with Porlock Parish Council and the Village Hall Management
Committee, access to the car park may be controlled by the hirer of the halls during
the period of hire.

The Large Hall, with its own entrance, is 16.5m x 8.5m (54' x 28') with bench seating
along 2 sides and a permanent stage accessed by moveable steps. The hall is
equipped with a hearing loop and speakers, 2 wired microphones and 1 radio
microphone. A CD player and an audio cassette tape player are available. There is
also a grand piano.
A passage runs from the hall to the kitchen and bar, which are shared with the small
hall. The hall floor is marked out as a Badminton court.

The Stage is 7.3m x 4.5m (24' x 15') and is equipped with curtains front, back and sides.
There are coloured (R,G,B,Y) overhead lights and overhead white lights with a dimmer
switch. There are also two flood lights.
Stairs at the rear of the stage lead to the Meeting Rooms, which can be used as
changing rooms.

The Small Hall, which has a separate entrance via the main corridor, is 12m x 6m
(39' 6” x 20') and has the kitchen and the bar adjoining. The hall is equipped with a
hearing loop and speakers, 2 wired microphones and 2 radio microphones. The hall
may also receive amplified sound from the large hall.

Toilet Facilities are located in the main corridor between the Large and Small Halls.
As well as the ladies and gents toilets, there is a well equipped facility for the disabled.

A slide projector, stand and large screen are available.

• 21 large folding tables (1830 x 760 mm)
• 20 small folding tables (915 x 760 mm)
• 100 Banquet chairs
• 6 chairs with arms for disabled and elderly
• 70 stacking chairs