St Mark's Church Hall
The main hall and small hall may be hired at competitive rates, please contact the Church directly.
St Mark's Church Hall, 250 New Rd, Ferndown, BH22 8EWOriginally built as a dual purpose building for worship and social life on a site given by Lady Wimborne, the hall-church was dedicated by the Right Rev. Maurice Keys, Bishop of Sherborne on St. Mark's Day- 25 April 1957. Nineteen years later on St. Mark's Day the new church was dedicated by the Right Rev. Victor Pike, Bishop of Sherborne and the hall then became the focus for the wider pastoral and social needs of the parish.
The hall complex consists of the main hall, incorporating a stage, full gas central heating and a fully equipped kitchen (completely refurbished 2017) with serving hatch. Tables and chairs are stored in the annexe which houses storage cupboards for regular users and is accessed via sliding doors. The main entrance is via double doors into the foyer which houses male and female toilets plus a full width disabled toilet sufficient for wheelchair access including an alarm.
The small hall, suitable for smaller gathering and meetings, is accessed via the exterior ramp which is wheelchair suitable. The facilities are a kitchen, gas central heating radiators and a full width disabled toilet sufficient for wheelchair access including an alarm.
The whole site, church, hall and car park is a no smoking area and whilst such pastimes as Bridge are welcomed, gambling is not permitted. A comprehensive health and safety policy is in place. Fire extinguishers, gas and electric services are regularly inspected in compliance with legal requirements and guidelines. There is onsite parking, sufficient for 43 light vehicles, including 3 disabled parking bays.
Regular events in the Hall
Monday
- Lifestyle Pilates (mornings).- Mr Stewart Tompkins 07920 091321
- Social Sequence Dance (afternoons ) - Mrs. Linda Booden 01202 350422
- Line Dancing (evening) - Mr Roy Brooks 01202 522382
Tuesday
- Babes & Toddlers (10am - 11.30am term time) - Rector 01202 893382
- Tai Chi for beginners (6pm - 6.55pm) - Mr Jeremy Collins 07794 522689
- Adult Kung Fu & Tai Chi (7pm - 8pm) - Mr Matt Lacey 07855 307136
Wednesday
- Tap Dance Classes & Chasamba Fitness Class (afternoon) - Yvonne Zaremski 07906 605735
- Shukokai-Ryu Karate-Do Association - (evening Large Hall) - Sensei Stewart Tompkins 07920 091321
Thursday
- Yoga Class (morning Large Hall) - Christina Kane 07701 067553
- Social Sequence Dance (afternoons ) - Mrs. Linda Booden 01202 350422
- Magic Flutes (evening Large & Small Hall) - Joanna Welsh 07976 882818
Friday
- Shukokai-Ryu Karate-Do Association - (evening Large Hall) - Sensei Stewart Tompkins 07920 091321
Saturday
- Tai Chi & Kung Fu (morning) - Mr Matt Lacey 07855 307136
- R & L Sequence Dance (evening 2nd & 4th Sat.) - Mrs. Linda Booden 01202 350422