Classes & Community
Meet People and Learn Something New
The Town Hall has always been at the centre of the community and always will be. We pride ourselves in offering a home to a wide range of community groups. Whether you’d like to hold a fundraiser for your charity or are looking for a home for your club or society, we can help.
We think it is critical that the Town Hall remains active and relevant in, and to the community, and BT&CT has the community at the centre of everything we do. To find out more about how to hold your event or book a regular meeting, please see our community FAQs for a step-by-step guide.
Bridge Club
Friendly regular bridge group welcoming new players
Lynda Sneddon – 01629 735794
Every Monday
Court Room Gallery, 18.30-22.00
Slow, Mindful Yoga
Friendly yoga group for health and resilience, for chronic conditions, with Michele.
£45 for 5 week block 07784 337171
Every Tuesday
Court Room 14.00- 15.15
Townswoman’s Guild
Friendly group, with regular speakers, demonstrations and social activities.
Second Tuesday in the Month
Court Room Gallery 9.45-11.45
Pilates with Theresa Hannon
Intermediate mat Pilates £9 pay as you go.
Theresa Hannan 07904 353040
Every Tuesday
Court Room Gallery 19.00-20.00
T’ai Chi
Gentle, low-impact martial art class.
Lesley
07847 877728
Every Wednesday
Assembly Room Theatre 9.15- 10.45
Community Bible Study
Friendly group study welcoming new members.
Kerry
01629 813816
Every Wednesday
Council Chamber 9.15- 10.45
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Yoga for the mind, body and soul. EveryBODY is welcome.
Expect a friendly welcome and to leave feeling fabulous.
Every Wednesday
Court Room Gallery 18.15-19.45
Falls Clinic
Simple exercises to help improve your mobility, cardiovascular fitness, balance, strength and flexibility. £7.50
Michele 01629 815168
Every Thursday
Court Room Gallery 13.00-15.00
Family History Society
Friendly local history group. New members always welcome
Third Thursday in the month
Council Chamber 19.00
Monthly Full Moon Sound Bath:
Rest. Rejuvenate. Reinvent.
Fourth Friday in the month
Court Room Gallery 17.45-19.00
Booking a Room For Your Group
We offer special hire rates to community groups, charities and non-profit organisations; making sure your money goes where it should- into the hands of your beneficiaries.
Our three rooms can accommodate from 20 to 160 people. They can be hired by session or by the hour, making us cost-effective and flexible. We will help publicise your group, activity or fundraiser by featuring you in our What’s On diary, our blog, posters, and our Facebook page, free of charge.
FAQs: We're not a charity- do we qualify?
Yes. If your aim is to make the community a better place, we will offer community rate. If you aim to raise money to improve the lives of people or the environment we live in then we will help you do it.
FAQs: Can we sell refreshments?
Yes. We have two kitchens that you are welcome to use for a small charge. You are still eligible for community rate, as this is a very effective way of raising funds for your group. Please note that we do not allow the sale of alcohol. If you would like us to run the bar for your fundraising event, we will split the profits with you.
FAQs: Can we sell tickets?
Yes. Often charities and community groups arrange a show or an exhibition and sell tickets to enter. This can be a great way of raising funds. For a small charge, you can use our online ticket merchant -ideal for larger events.
FAQs: Can you help with publicity?
Yes. We will put up posters on our notice boards, list your event on our What’s On diary and create an event on our Facebook page. All we ask is that you give us as much notice as possible, and make sure you give us all the details- for example, entry time, ticket price, and your logo, should you have one. It is a good idea to provide us with links to any website or Facebook page that you have, as people often want to find out about you before hand.
FAQs: How do we book?
Firstly, have a look at our rooms and think about the number of people that attend your group or who are likely to come to your event. You don’t want to be squashed in or rattling around! Bear in mind that we do have limits on the number of people that can be in our rooms at any one time . These are displayed on our room pages. Ask your group members when would be a good time to hold your group or event. And finally, get in touch! We can help you through the booking process and help make sure your event is a success. Our booking process is very simple- one sheet of paper. Please take a few moments to look over our terms & conditions and make sure you have read our emergency procedures. You’ll need to nominate a ‘responsible person’ for the day of the event. This sounds like a lot of responsibility but in reality is just a case of making sure everyone is aware of where the fire exits are and where to go in the event of an emergency. If you are expecting a lot of people at your event, we recommend that you have plenty of help on the doors to help steward. We will advise you when you book.
FAQs: Do we need Public Liability Cover?
No, if you are a community group and are not wanting to do dangerous things. Our insurance covers most not-for-profit events held in the Town Hall. If in doubt, please do ask us.
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Phone
01629 810152
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Bakewell Town Hall
The Square, DE45 1BT