Booking Deals & Conferences

Booking Deals

6 weeks for the price of 4

Looking to start a class or regular group?
As an introductory offer we are able to offer specific weekly booking slots at 6 weeks for the price of 4.

As an example, Wednesdays 12.30 - 14.30 in the hall for 6 weeks (at standard prices) comes to £384, but under this offer the first 6 weeks are available for just £256.

Reduced rates for charities and community groups are available. See eligibility criteria.
Contact events@oblong.org.uk if you are interested.

Conditions:

  • New bookings only - no continuation of current bookings, but new ‘projects’ by current known bookers is allowed.
  • Applies for initial bookings only - this is not an ongoing offer.
  • Offer may be refused for practical reasons related to staffing, time of day, other complications - your needs can be discussed with a Centre Co-ordinator
  • Further bookings to be prices at regular hourly rates.
  • Bookings may not be on bank holidays - but may sit either side of them.
  • Must be paid in full before confirmation & for the purposes of cancellation, the bookings are treated as a block - no partial refunds possible
  • Bookings must be on a predictable pattern (for example same day every week, fortnight, or 3rd Monday of each month.)
  • Normal Standard / Reduced rate rules apply

 

Day rates for small meeting spaces

We have some smaller therapy and meeting spaces available on a day rate

John Ward room

Suitable for training, meetings, counselling.

Normal hourly rate is £15 per hour, however we are offering up to 6 hours on a week day in John Ward room for £70 (Standard rate) per day
Free use of projector and speakers if required.

Reduced rates for charities and community groups are available.
Contact events@oblong.org.uk if you are interested.

Conditions:

  • Hours must be between 0830 - 1730 any day Monday - Friday (exc, bank holidays).
  • Price cannot be split down - price stated above is chargeable for any number of hours up to 6.
  • Normal Standard / Reduced rate rules apply.
  • Must be paid in full before confirmation.
     

Tom Maguire room

This is a medium room with a high ceiling and plenty of natural light including a beautiful orignal stained glass window. Available as an meeting, teaching or interview room for 4-8 people depending on the configuration. Room also includes its own kitchenette for refreshments.
We are offering up to 6 hours on a week day in the Tom Maguire room for £80 (Standard rate) per day.

 

Reduced rates for charities and community groups are available.
Contact events@oblong.org.uk if you are interested.

Day rate conditions:

  • Hours must be between 0830 - 1730 any day Monday - Friday (exc. bank holidays).
  • Price cannot be split down - price stated above is chargeable for any number of hours up to 6.
  • Normal Standard / Reduced rate rules apply.
  • Must be paid in full before confirmation.

 

Our building

We have a beautiful red brick Victorian building with high ceilings and lots of natural light. Completely renovated in 2012, the building has been modernised and adapted to be fully accessible throughout.

Community led

By booking with us you are supporting our aim to create empowered, connected communities, where people work together to tackle the problems they face. Our centre is staffed by a team of friendly volunteers, we're all working to make your experience in the centre as good as it can be.

All our profits go back into the community and the services we provide.

About Us

Spaces

Large pillar-free Hall with 80-100 person capacity. Meeting room with serving hatch to catering kitchen. Break out space: small meeting room and IT suite. Option of exclusive use of whole centre if availability allows.
 

Facilities

Free wifi throughout building, secure bike storage, baby changing facility, prayer room and outdoor space free to use with any room booking.

 

Refreshments and Catering

Tea, coffee and range of decaf options served with biscuits. Choice of quality lunch options from local suppliers, catering to all dietary requirements.
We offer a BYO food and drink option free of charge.
 

Equipment

Available to hire for meeting rooms, and included in cost of conference packages: projector and screen, TV and DVD player, wireless microphones, PA system, display boards, flipcharts and tableware.
 

 

Accessibility

All our meeting rooms are on the ground floor with step free access from street level. We have three disabled access toilets, wide doors and are Safe Place registered.

 

Customer Service

When you book with us everything is taken care of. You’ll have a named contact on the day to ensure everything runs smoothly. 

 

Further details and prices please email events@oblong.org.uk