Update - February 2022
We are delighted to confirm that all our regular groups have restarted their activities at the hall and we are pretty much fully booked now every weekday.
The hall is also very busy on weekends with bookings for parties and other social activities. For more information on hiring the hall see our pages HERE or email us at [email protected]
The hall is also very busy on weekends with bookings for parties and other social activities. For more information on hiring the hall see our pages HERE or email us at [email protected]
Update - July 2020
With the Government's announcement on 12th July that restrictions will be lifted from 19th July, we are again able to host parties at the Village Hall. We are now taking bookings for parties from August onwards - all bookings on the basis that fees will be returned if Govt restrictions prevent the event taking place.
Update for Village Club Members
Due to the periods of closure over the last year, all Village Club Memberships taken out in September 2019 will continue to be valid until 1st September this year, 2021.
For new Members joining in May/June 2021 the Membership fee for the period up to 1st September 2021 will be £2, payable at the bar when open - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8-11pm.
The Village Club & Bar Committee
For new Members joining in May/June 2021 the Membership fee for the period up to 1st September 2021 will be £2, payable at the bar when open - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8-11pm.
The Village Club & Bar Committee
Adult Activities to resume from Monday 17th May
Under 'Step 3' of the Government's Roadmap, adult activities such as exercise classes and clubs can restart at the hall from next Monday 17th May. However all activities must still be carried out in a 'Cover Secure Manner' - with similar precautions to those in place in the Autumn.
Lounge Bar to Reopen Monday 17th May
With the Government announcement today 10th May, the lounge bar will reopen from next Monday 17th May. The bar will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday only - 8pm to 11pm.
The bar will NOT be open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
NOTE - service will be at the table only and rules state that face coverings must be worn when entering the bar and at all times except when seated at your table.
We have conducted a Risk Assessment into how we can operate the bar in a way that mitigates the risks of transmission of COVID-19. Out of this Risk Assessment have come new procedures and rules which apply to bar management, bar staff and customers. These restrictions will apply at least until 'Step 4' of the Government 'Roadmap' which is scheduled for no earlier than 21st June.
Procedures for Customers using the Lounge Bar
We are looking forward to welcoming customers back to the bar and are grateful for your co-operation in doing this safely. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]
Thank You.
Hilperton Village Hall Bar Committee
The bar will NOT be open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
NOTE - service will be at the table only and rules state that face coverings must be worn when entering the bar and at all times except when seated at your table.
We have conducted a Risk Assessment into how we can operate the bar in a way that mitigates the risks of transmission of COVID-19. Out of this Risk Assessment have come new procedures and rules which apply to bar management, bar staff and customers. These restrictions will apply at least until 'Step 4' of the Government 'Roadmap' which is scheduled for no earlier than 21st June.
Procedures for Customers using the Lounge Bar
- Please do not come to the bar if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been asked to isolate. Anyone showing symptoms of any respiratory infection, including coughing or sneezing, will be refused entry.
- When you arrive at the hall please wait at the door of the lounge bar to be seated, you must be wearing a face covering. Staff will encourage you to sit outside if the weather allows or will allocate you a table inside the bar. No standing in the lounge bar including at the bar itself.
- Please use the hand sanitiser at the doorway as you come in.
- The lounge has a ‘one way system’ with customer entry by the main door and exit via the fire doors.
- A condition of using the bar is that you and others in your party give names and contact telephone numbers to bar staff on arrival. This information will be kept securely for three weeks in case there is a need to contact you and then destroyed.
- All customers within the bar are asked to remain at their tables during their visit (apart from visiting WCs – see below). Orders will be taken at tables and delivered to tables by bar staff. Where possible we ask you to pay by contactless payment.
- There are collection points at the exit where we ask that you leave any glasses/bottles/cans on the way out. Otherwise glasses will be collected by bar staff, please do not bring them up to the bar.
- When using the WCs please use the hand sanitiser by the entrance to the WCs before you go in and after you leave. Face coverings must be worn when visiting WCs.
- Please continue to observe the Government’s ‘Social Distancing’ rules when using the bar.
- The bar will continue to stock a wide selection of drinks and snacks but due to the reduced opening hours and lack of hall events, the selection of draught products will initially be more limited. To compensate we will offer a wider selection of high quality packaged drinks.
- Lounge will have a deep clean each day when the bar is to open.
- Tables will be cleared and wiped down with disinfecting spray when customers leave and before new customers are seated.
- Staff will be washing their hands more frequently, including after clearing glasses.
- WCs will be regularly cleaned over the course of the evening.
- Windows and doors will be open (where weather allows) to improve ventilation.
We are looking forward to welcoming customers back to the bar and are grateful for your co-operation in doing this safely. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]
Thank You.
Hilperton Village Hall Bar Committee
Hall Reopens for Limited Activities
Update 12th April
With 'Step 2' of the Government's 'Roadmap' out of lockdown, the hall will start to reopen from 12th April.
Outdoor activities re-started 30th March with adult and junior football training and matches at the hall.
From Monday 12th April children's activities, including dance classes, can restart but any adult activities with a social element, including exercise classes, are not allowed until 'Step 3' which will be no earlier that Monday 17th May. This includes the lounge bar as we don't have the facilities to operate outdoor only hospitality.
Parties (apart from limited exceptions for weddings and funerals) will not be allowed until 'Step 4' which is scheduled for no earlier than Monday 21st June.
If you have any questions or for any booking enquiries post 21st June email us at [email protected]
Outdoor activities re-started 30th March with adult and junior football training and matches at the hall.
From Monday 12th April children's activities, including dance classes, can restart but any adult activities with a social element, including exercise classes, are not allowed until 'Step 3' which will be no earlier that Monday 17th May. This includes the lounge bar as we don't have the facilities to operate outdoor only hospitality.
Parties (apart from limited exceptions for weddings and funerals) will not be allowed until 'Step 4' which is scheduled for no earlier than Monday 21st June.
If you have any questions or for any booking enquiries post 21st June email us at [email protected]
Government Announce ‘Roadmap’ out of Lockdown
Update 27 February
It was great to hear news this week of the Government’s Plan for the gradual release from lockdown over the next four months.
The Government has emphasised that all dates are ‘not before’ and reliant on its ‘four tests’ continuing to be met.
At the hall we will want to reopen for appropriate activities, as we are allowed and it is safe to do so.
This will start with supporting our football teams when they resume outside from 29th March.
Under ‘Step 2’, potentially from 12th April, the hall will reopen to allow Children’s activities to restart. We don’t have the facilities to consider reopening our bar just for outdoor service.
Then under ‘Step 3’, potentially from 17th May, adult activities such as exercise classes can restart and our bar can reopen. Wedding celebrations and wakes for up to 30 people can also take place.
Step Four is scheduled for no earlier than 21st June and this would allow full reopening including parties, events and other activities.
We are now taking bookings for the summer and autumn for parties and other events.
If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]
The Government has emphasised that all dates are ‘not before’ and reliant on its ‘four tests’ continuing to be met.
At the hall we will want to reopen for appropriate activities, as we are allowed and it is safe to do so.
This will start with supporting our football teams when they resume outside from 29th March.
Under ‘Step 2’, potentially from 12th April, the hall will reopen to allow Children’s activities to restart. We don’t have the facilities to consider reopening our bar just for outdoor service.
Then under ‘Step 3’, potentially from 17th May, adult activities such as exercise classes can restart and our bar can reopen. Wedding celebrations and wakes for up to 30 people can also take place.
Step Four is scheduled for no earlier than 21st June and this would allow full reopening including parties, events and other activities.
We are now taking bookings for the summer and autumn for parties and other events.
If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]
Village Hall Closed
Update 5 January 2021
Following the Government announcement of a new national lockdown on Monday 4th January, the hall is closed from 5th January onwards until further notice.
The playing fields are available for public use for exercise and the Children's Play Area remains open.
We should like to thank all our users for their great support over the last difficult months. We will reopen as soon as restrictions allow and it is safe to do so.
Any questions, please email us at [email protected]
The playing fields are available for public use for exercise and the Children's Play Area remains open.
We should like to thank all our users for their great support over the last difficult months. We will reopen as soon as restrictions allow and it is safe to do so.
Any questions, please email us at [email protected]
Hall to reopen for limited activities but bar will remain shut
Update - 1 December 2020
On Wednesday 2nd December Wiltshire will move into Tier 2 of the Government's Coronavirus Levels.
For the hall this means that a very limited number of activities can take place that are Covid Secure with social distancing and no social contact. However our bar will remain shut as we do not serve meals and there will be no general public access to the hall.
Parties and other social events cannot take place - with the exception of small gatherings for wakes or weddings.
Outdoor sport can now resume on our playing fields and the grounds remain open during daylight hours for public use including the children's play area.
Any questions, please email us at [email protected].
For the hall this means that a very limited number of activities can take place that are Covid Secure with social distancing and no social contact. However our bar will remain shut as we do not serve meals and there will be no general public access to the hall.
Parties and other social events cannot take place - with the exception of small gatherings for wakes or weddings.
Outdoor sport can now resume on our playing fields and the grounds remain open during daylight hours for public use including the children's play area.
Any questions, please email us at [email protected].
Village Hall will close from 5th November through to 2nd December
Update - 1st November 2020
Update - 1st November 2020
Following the Prime Ministers announcement on Saturday 31st October, the Village Hall will close for the duration of this new restriction from Thursday 5th November for the remainder of November through until 2nd December.
This is both the main hall with its regular classes and activities and the Village Club bar. The recreation ground and children’s play area will stay open for use during daylight hours.
The hall will be open Monday 2nd to Wednesday 3rd November as normal – with the bar open from 7pm to 10pm (last orders 9.30pm) on Monday and Wednesday.
This is both the main hall with its regular classes and activities and the Village Club bar. The recreation ground and children’s play area will stay open for use during daylight hours.
The hall will be open Monday 2nd to Wednesday 3rd November as normal – with the bar open from 7pm to 10pm (last orders 9.30pm) on Monday and Wednesday.
Coronavirus - General Update
The hall, lounge bar and Children's Play Area were closed in March 2020 by Government Instruction due to the coronavirus emergency.
The Children's Play Area reopened on Saturday 4th July.
From Monday 13th July the hall started to gradually reopen - starting with the bar opening three nights a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Some of our regular users restarted their activities in August with more following in September - where this can be done in a COVID secure manner including safe social distancing.
With the Government restrictions in place at the moment, it is not possible to hold social events such as parties at the current time. We are taking bookings for parties and other events from January 2021 onwards - all of these bookings on the basis of fees being returned if restrictions at the time prevent the event taking place. For more information please email us at [email protected]
The Children's Play Area reopened on Saturday 4th July.
From Monday 13th July the hall started to gradually reopen - starting with the bar opening three nights a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Some of our regular users restarted their activities in August with more following in September - where this can be done in a COVID secure manner including safe social distancing.
With the Government restrictions in place at the moment, it is not possible to hold social events such as parties at the current time. We are taking bookings for parties and other events from January 2021 onwards - all of these bookings on the basis of fees being returned if restrictions at the time prevent the event taking place. For more information please email us at [email protected]
Lounge Bar Reopening from Monday 13th July - UPDATED 23 SEPTEMBER
After careful consideration we reopened our lounge bar from Monday 13th July with reduced hours and with new procedures.
Following the Government announcement on 22 September the following hours will apply on Monday, Wednesday and Friday when the bar is open. :
7pm bar ropens
9.30pm last orders
9.55pm all customers vacated the bar to allow to close ahead of 10pm deadline.
The bar will NOT be open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at this stage.
NOTE - service will be at the table only and new rules state that face coverings must be worn when entering the bar and at all times except when seated at your table.
We have conducted a Risk Assessment into how we can operate the bar in a way that mitigates the risks of transmission of COVID-19. Out of this Risk Assessment have come new procedures and rules which apply to bar management, bar staff and customers.
New Procedures for Customers using the Lounge Bar
We are looking forward to welcoming customers to the bar and are grateful for your co-operation in doing this safely. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]
Thank You.
Hilperton Village Hall Bar Committee
Following the Government announcement on 22 September the following hours will apply on Monday, Wednesday and Friday when the bar is open. :
7pm bar ropens
9.30pm last orders
9.55pm all customers vacated the bar to allow to close ahead of 10pm deadline.
The bar will NOT be open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at this stage.
NOTE - service will be at the table only and new rules state that face coverings must be worn when entering the bar and at all times except when seated at your table.
We have conducted a Risk Assessment into how we can operate the bar in a way that mitigates the risks of transmission of COVID-19. Out of this Risk Assessment have come new procedures and rules which apply to bar management, bar staff and customers.
New Procedures for Customers using the Lounge Bar
- Please do not come to the bar if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been asked to isolate. Anyone showing symptoms of any respiratory infection, including coughing or sneezing, will be refused entry.
- When you arrive at the hall please wait at the door of the lounge bar to be seated, you must be wearing a face covering. Staff will encourage you to sit outside if the weather allows or will allocate you a table inside the bar. No standing in the lounge bar including at the bar itself.
- Please use the hand sanitiser at the doorway as you come in.
- The lounge has a ‘one way system’ with customer entry by the main door and exit via the fire doors.
- A condition of using the bar is that you and others in your party give names and contact telephone numbers to bar staff on arrival. This information will be kept securely for three weeks in case there is a need to contact you and then destroyed.
- All customers within the bar are asked to remain at their tables during their visit (apart from visiting WCs – see below). Orders will be taken at tables and delivered to tables by bar staff. Where possible we ask you to pay by contactless payment.
- There are collection points at the exit where we ask that you leave any glasses/bottles/cans on the way out. Otherwise glasses will be collected by bar staff, please do not bring them up to the bar.
- When using the WCs please use the hand sanitiser by the entrance to the WCs before you go in and after you leave. Face coverings must be worn when visiting WCs.
- Please continue to observe the Government’s ‘Social Distancing’ rules when using the bar.
- The bar will continue to stock a wide selection of drinks and snacks but due to the reduced opening hours and lack of hall events, the selection of draught products will initially be more limited. To compensate we will offer a wider selection of high quality packaged drinks.
- Lounge will have a deep clean each day when the bar is to open.
- Tables will be cleared and wiped down with disinfecting spray when customers leave and before new customers are seated.
- Staff will be washing their hands more frequently, including after clearing glasses.
- WCs will be regularly cleaned over the course of the evening.
- Windows and doors will be open (where weather allows) to improve ventilation.
We are looking forward to welcoming customers to the bar and are grateful for your co-operation in doing this safely. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]
Thank You.
Hilperton Village Hall Bar Committee
