Hasland Village Hall is now operated by The Dance Movement and Wellbeing Hub Ltd.
The contact details for the new operator as follows:
Telephone: 07354 634071
Email: info@thedancehub.uk
Chesterfield Borough Council appointed The Dance Movement and Wellbeing Hub Ltd as its preferred bidder to take on a 10-year lease of Hasland Village Hall following a competitive bidding process.
A local business, The Dance Movement and Wellbeing Hub Ltd, has previously hired the Hall to provide dance lessons under their brand Drapers Dance.
As part of the lease agreement the new operator will continue to make the building available for community use during the week and for the regular New Life Church services on Sunday mornings, the Hasland Summer Gala and the Hasland Christmas Carol service.
Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: “I’m pleased that we have managed to find a new operator with strong local connections and who is committed to continuing to provide the building for community hire and events.
“Hasland Village Hall is an important community asset. By leasing the building to a competent and experienced operator we are able to ensure it remains in good repair and order and a resource that local residents and community groups can continue to rely on alongside their use of Eastwood Park.
“I wish the new operator every success and hope that local residents will continue to support them.”
Hayley Draper, of The Dance, Movement and Wellbeing Hub said: “Following an extensive process we are very excited to have been picked as the new operator for the Village Hall. As part of the selection process, we have committed to making the Hall available to the community and other groups and we look forward to welcoming them along with our existing and new customers.”
In 2024 Chesterfield Borough Council reviewed the operation of all its community assets, including the costs of running and maintaining the buildings, levels of usage and alternative delivery models. In relation to Hasland Village Hall, it was agreed to advertise the opportunity to lease the building from the council to current hirers, local community groups and the wider public through adverts placed in the local press.
The council received a number of expressions of interest. Bidders were required to submit business plans and other financial information explaining how they would operate the building and ensure Hasland Village Hall would remain available for community use and events.
Following a rigorous evaluation process The Dance Movement and Wellbeing Hub Ltd was selected as the council’s preferred bidder.
Hasland Village Hall is set within Eastwood Park. The Hall is the perfect venue for a wide range of events such as meetings, exhibitions, weddings and parties. Customers can choose to book individual facilities within the hall, or book the entire building. If booking the entire space, the main hall works best for the core event. The meeting room is great for meetings or to use in conjunction with the main hall. There is a kitchen with a serving hatch into the main hall, ideal as a bar, and to serve tea and coffee.
The park itself is approximately 14 acres and consists of a football pitch, cricket pitch, bowling green, tennis courts and grassed area with children’s play equipment. The car park is situated next to the hall.
Main Hall
The capacity for the main hall is 130 for a banquet, 200 for a party with a dance floor and 135 for a stage show. The main hall measures approximately 18.5m long x 9.1m wide.
The stage measures 5.4m wide x 3.35m deep.
Meeting Room
The meeting room capacity is 20. The room is equipped with tables and chairs and we can arrange the room to your chosen layout. There is also a screen and projector available for hire, plus 200 chairs, 10 round tables which are 5ft in diameter, 25 tables which measure 5ft x 2ft 6″ and 25 tables which measure 2ft 6” x 2ft 6″.
The meeting room is 5.4m long x 4.5m wide.
Kitchen
The kitchen has a serving space that opens onto the main hall and it has a gas oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, water boiler (self-filling), 2 sinks and a draining board, & hand basin. There are approximately 200 cups and saucers which are available to use.
Eastwood Park
Eastwood park is a large green space with a modern children’s playground.
Access
Hasland Village Hall is on ground floor level with the main entrance accessible by a ramp. There is an adapted toilet. Please let the venue know if you or any of the people participating or attending your event have any access requirements.
For Hasland Village Hall venue hire availability and prices, please contact The Dance Movement and Wellbeing Hub Ltd by calling
07354 634071 or emailing info@thedancehub.uk