St Mary Bourne Village Centre
WELCOME TO ST MARY BOURNE
VILLAGE CENTRE
St Mary Bourne, situated in the centre of the beautiful Bourne Valley, is inside the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 5 miles to the north east of Andover, close to Whitchurch and easily
accessible from the A34, A303 and A343 for county wide events.
The St Mary Bourne Village Centre overlooks a picturesque Recreation
Ground with adjoining lake, bowling green, new games & sports area with tennis court, play ground and Village Shop with Post Office. There are excellent car parking facilities.
Address: Bourne Meadow, St Mary Bourne, Andover, SP11 6BE
Although the Village Centre is primarily for the use of the local community, it is available for, and also welcomes, other outside
bookings. Hire charges are very reasonable and there has been little increase for some years (see under HIRE). The Village Centre does
have a Premises License which permits the sale and provision of alcohol for consumption on the premises.
Village Centre News
We would normally hold our AGM in February but have decided to postpone it to the Summer in the hope that we may be able to meet by then.
Not surprisingly it’s been a very quiet year, but during lockdown and the various periods of restricted activity we have been able to help out a little. We provided space for sorting and packing sewing kits for people sewing scrubs for our local NHS and we were able to support the Village Shop by providing storage space for the extra stock they carried to keep us all supplied in difficult times. We were pleased to be able to provide a COVID secure venue for the Village Shop’s pop up Christmas Shop, which was greatly appreciated in a year when the usual Christmas fairs and markets were just not possible and being able to shop so locally was such a bonus.
We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we are allowed to.
Village Centre closure
During full lock-down from 6 January 2021 until further notice the Village Centre is closed. There may be limited circumstances when the Village Centre can be used.
For further information please email smbvillagecentre@btinternet.com or phone 01264 738 158
Re-opening
We plan to gradually open the Village Centre again later in 2021 but that will only be for activities and events that are permitted by the government guidance that we need to operate under. Contrary to the government’s announcement on 22 February, village halls will not be able to reopen after Easter, except for a small number of permitted activities. England’s 10,000+ rural community buildings will instead have to wait until 17 May before they can be hired out for many functions including exercise classes, coffee mornings, performances and celebrations such as weddings and birthday parties.
This means that we cannot currently confirm bookings for definite but are pencilling in requests for bookings later in the year and will update hirers from time to time as restrictions change.
For further information please email smbvillagecentre@btinternet.com or phone 01264 738 158
Community Library
The community library operating in the Club Room on Saturdays is currently closed. The library may re-open later in 2021 with some additional steps users will need to follow for everyone’s safety.
The Chairman's 2019 report for the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 26th February 2020:
The Treasurer's 2019 report for the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 26th February 2020:
Data Protection law changed on 25 May 2018
The General Data Protection Regulations came into effect in the UK from 25 May 2018, replacing the Data Protection Act 1998.
This Privacy Notice sets out most of your rights under the new laws. As the Regulations come into effect and the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) updates their rules and best practice, we will continually update this Notice.
Last updated: 4 March 2021
VILLAGE CENTRE
St Mary Bourne, situated in the centre of the beautiful Bourne Valley, is inside the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 5 miles to the north east of Andover, close to Whitchurch and easily
accessible from the A34, A303 and A343 for county wide events.
The St Mary Bourne Village Centre overlooks a picturesque Recreation
Ground with adjoining lake, bowling green, new games & sports area with tennis court, play ground and Village Shop with Post Office. There are excellent car parking facilities.
Address: Bourne Meadow, St Mary Bourne, Andover, SP11 6BE
Although the Village Centre is primarily for the use of the local community, it is available for, and also welcomes, other outside
bookings. Hire charges are very reasonable and there has been little increase for some years (see under HIRE). The Village Centre does
have a Premises License which permits the sale and provision of alcohol for consumption on the premises.
Village Centre News
We would normally hold our AGM in February but have decided to postpone it to the Summer in the hope that we may be able to meet by then.
Not surprisingly it’s been a very quiet year, but during lockdown and the various periods of restricted activity we have been able to help out a little. We provided space for sorting and packing sewing kits for people sewing scrubs for our local NHS and we were able to support the Village Shop by providing storage space for the extra stock they carried to keep us all supplied in difficult times. We were pleased to be able to provide a COVID secure venue for the Village Shop’s pop up Christmas Shop, which was greatly appreciated in a year when the usual Christmas fairs and markets were just not possible and being able to shop so locally was such a bonus.
We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we are allowed to.
Village Centre closure
During full lock-down from 6 January 2021 until further notice the Village Centre is closed. There may be limited circumstances when the Village Centre can be used.
For further information please email smbvillagecentre@btinternet.com or phone 01264 738 158
Re-opening
We plan to gradually open the Village Centre again later in 2021 but that will only be for activities and events that are permitted by the government guidance that we need to operate under. Contrary to the government’s announcement on 22 February, village halls will not be able to reopen after Easter, except for a small number of permitted activities. England’s 10,000+ rural community buildings will instead have to wait until 17 May before they can be hired out for many functions including exercise classes, coffee mornings, performances and celebrations such as weddings and birthday parties.
This means that we cannot currently confirm bookings for definite but are pencilling in requests for bookings later in the year and will update hirers from time to time as restrictions change.
For further information please email smbvillagecentre@btinternet.com or phone 01264 738 158
Community Library
The community library operating in the Club Room on Saturdays is currently closed. The library may re-open later in 2021 with some additional steps users will need to follow for everyone’s safety.
The Chairman's 2019 report for the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 26th February 2020:
The Treasurer's 2019 report for the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 26th February 2020:
Data Protection law changed on 25 May 2018
The General Data Protection Regulations came into effect in the UK from 25 May 2018, replacing the Data Protection Act 1998.
This Privacy Notice sets out most of your rights under the new laws. As the Regulations come into effect and the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) updates their rules and best practice, we will continually update this Notice.
Last updated: 4 March 2021
Spaces for Hire
BookingIf you are looking for an excellent venue at a very reasonable cost for your private party, wedding, charity function, dance, business meeting, conference, exhibition, or family celebration, please contact: The Bookings Secretary, Miss Angela Cook on 01264 738158 or email smbvillagecentre@btinternet.com
1. The Main Hall
The Main Hall (9 m x 15 m) is used for many purposes, from private parties, weddings, theatrical performances and film shows to auctions and sporting activities.
It is large enough for 120 guests to sit at tables with room for dancing, or it can seat 200 in rows for meetings. There are 20 large tables (180x70cm) sitting 8 each and some smaller ones. A large well-equipped kitchen and bar facilities lead directly off the hall. A stage is also available for those wishing to use it. For bouncy castles, inflatable slides and party extras contact Zaks parties and events - 07867 840486 - Find us on Facebook: Zakspartiesandevents Eternitea Event Hire - We can brighten up your wedding Contact Claire Martin - 01264 729143 / 07823 338302 ● Chair Covers ● Organza Chair Sashes ● Floral Table Runners ● Vintage Tea Sets ● Vintage 3 Tier Cake Stands / Plates ● Vintage Sugar Bowls/Cream Jugs ● Table Numbers Holders ● Candelabra ● Vases ● Twinkle Lights ● Rose Garland ● Hanging Bird Cages ● Bunting Venue dressing service upon request eterniteaeventhire@outlook.com |
2. The Committee Room
This smaller upstairs room can accommodate 20 or so around tables, or 30 to 40 people standing.
With access to the kitchen and toilets downstairs, it is well suited for committee meetings, smaller displays, social occasions or buffet-type parties. 3. The Club Room
Larger than the Committee Room, having its own separate entrance from that of the Main Hall, the Club Room is self-contained with its own small kitchen and WC.
The Club Room can accommodate 30 or so around tables, or 50 to 60 people standing. It is ideal for functions for which the main hall is too large. It is especially suited for activities that involve children, such as discos and birthday parties. |
