Covid 19:   updated 20th December 2021 (under frequent review)

What has changed

The government has announced that England will move to Plan B in response to the risks of the Omicron variant.
This means:
  • From 10 December, face coverings will be required by law in most indoor settings.
  • From 13 December office workers who can work from home should do so.
  • From 15 December, certain venues and events will be required by law to check that all visitors aged 18 years or over are fully vaccinated, have proof of a negative test in the last 48 hours, or have an exemption.

COVID-19: Guidance for the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities publication was withdrawn on 23 July 2021

Link to Government Covid website updated 8/12/2021

Link to Acre Guidance 16th December 2021

​Link to SVH Covid Risk assessment

Link to ​Special Conditions of Hire During Covid-19

Link to Covid Secure Guidelines

COVID-secure Guidelines
You, the hirer, will be responsible for ensuring those attending your activity or event comply with COVID-secure Guidelines while entering and occupying the hall, in particular ensure that they use hand sanitiser when entering and leaving the hall. 

You must not enter if you or anyone in your household has COVID-19 symptoms.


If you develop COVID-19 symptoms within 7 days of visiting these premises alert Test, Track and Trace. Alert the Hall Manager on  07484 627927 and alert the organiser of the activity you attended.

Maintain 2 metres social distancing as far as possible 

Use the hand sanitiser provided on entering the premises.

Clean your hands often. Soap and hand driers are provided.

Avoid touching your face, nose, or eyes. Clean your hands if you do.

Take turns to use confined spaces such as corridors, kitchen and toilet areas.

Standing or sitting next to someone is lower risk than opposite them. Briefly passing another person in a confined space is low risk.

Keep the hall well ventilated.  Use the extractor fans. Close doors and windows on leaving.