
Parish Hall
St Paul’s Church, Hook and Southborough Parish Hall
Our Parish Hall is located 300 metres up the road from St Paul’s Church, it is NOT located on the Church site.
The full address and postcode for our Parish Hall is:
St Paul’s Church Parish Hall
224 Hook Road
Hook
Chessington
Surrey KT9 1PL
The hall is widely used during the week by many different groups within our community:
Monday: Hook Pre-School and FitSteps Dance
Tuesday: Hook Pre-School and 1st Hook Guides
Wednesday: Hook Pre-School & Tai Chi
Thursday: Hook Pre-School, Kumon, Line Dancing and Women’s Institute
Friday: Hook Pre-School, Tai Chi, Kumon and Games Club
Saturday: Hall is available to hire for children’s parties and events during the day
Sunday: Hall is available to hire for children’s parties and events during the day, including St Paul’s Players
Our Parish Hall is looked after by a team of volunteers, freely giving their time. With regards to the upkeep of the hall, we re-invest the funds from the hire of the hall back into maintaining and improving the facilities. We also try to hold an annual ‘Parish Hall workday’ and welcome any help from our local community.
Frequently asked questions
How can I book the hall for my child’s party or an event?
Please contact our Lettings Clerk on a Wednesday afternoon 1pm-2.30pm or Friday afternoon 1pm-3.30pm at the Parish Office on 020 8391 2362 or email: premises@stpaulschurchhook.org.uk (term time only) at other times messages can be left and will be answered during working hours.
How much does it cost to hire the hall?
Please contact our Lettings Clerk on the above number/email for up to date hire charges.
How large is the hall?
Width: 9.1 metres (29ft 10”)
Height: At top of curve 4.45 metres (14ft 7”) bottom of curve 2.87 metres (9ft 5”)
Length: 19.7 metres (64ft 8”)
Capacity: 200 persons seated, 150 persons seated at tables
Are there tables & chairs?
- 16 large tables
- 8 small tables
- 200 chairs (Please do not use the small chairs as these belong to Hook Pre-school and are not part of the hire).
Please make sure all the tables and chairs you have used are wiped clean and returned to the cupboard after hire and stacked according to instructions and photographs on the wall within the cupboard.
Can I use the Kitchen?
YES. The kitchen is available for you to use whilst you are hiring the hall.
Can I use the oven and/or fridge?
YES. Both the oven and fridge (please use the Parish Hall fridge which is clearly labelled and not the Hook Pre-school fridge) are there for you to use whilst you are hiring the hall. However, you will need to supply your own trays for the oven and make sure you clean it after use. Please also make sure you clear out the fridge after use and if anything has spilt in the fridge, please wipe it out.
Can I use the outside play area?
NO. This is not part of the hall hire when hiring for children’s parties or events. This equipment belongs to the Hook Pre-school.
Can I hire a Bouncy Castle?
YES. Bouncy castles can be hired by outside companies to use within the hall. However, our Insurance Policy does not cover this, and the hirer needs to make sure the company they are hiring from has their own form of insurance.
Can I park on the forecourt?
YES. There is parking available on the front forecourt for a few cars. Please keep the gates clear as these are the emergency exits. There is a public car park behind the hall which you can use and parking is also available on the Hook Road on a Saturday and Sunday.
Can I use the stage?
NO. The stage is not part of the hall hire. Should you wish to use the stage, then permission needs to be obtained from the Hall Committee via the Lettings Clerk.
Can I put my rubbish in the bins?
NO. Any rubbish that you may have accumulated must be taken home with you. Our bins are for the sole use of our cleaner when cleaning the hall.
It is the school holidays; how can I contact the Lettings Clerk to hire the hall?
Please send an email to premises@stpaulschurchhook.org.uk . Our email address is checked once a week during the school holidays so it may take a bit longer to come back to you, but we will. Please be patient with us. We do not hire the hall out during the Christmas, Easter or Summer holidays.