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classes. From wedding reception to fundraising events, we have hosted many memorable occasions, experiences and events for people within our community. The main hall measures 7.6m (25ft) x 13.4m (44ft). Approx 14ft in height and has a maximum capacity of 150 people. If you require seating at tables, the hall can accommodate 104 people. We have 16 gopak, rectangular folding tables and 150 plastic stacking chairs (each table can accommodate up to 8 people). We also have children’s tables and chairs, which can accommodate around 30 children. The hall has a Proscenium arch stage measuring 29ft (8.8m) x 15ft (4.5m) with curtains and power points. Ideal location for a DJ. For functions with over 80 guests, we have a large committee room which is adjacent to the kitchen, and is ideal for serving a buffet.  The small committee room is a great meeting room for small groups for up to 15 people. The kitchen is fully fitted with a self ignite, double oven with 6 gas ring hob. An electric double warming cabinet, microwave, fridge/freezer, and a plumbed in urn. We have a cloakroom, ladies and gents and fully disabled WCs. Baby changing facilities can be found in both the ladies and the gents WCs. Please contact Sally to arrange a viewing 07702 288026 or email blackwellhallbookings@gmail.com

by drowning on 31st August 1870 whilst on holiday in Ireland. Ernest, the eldest son of Rev. Leopold Bernays (rector of Stanmore 1860-1883), was buried in the churchyard of St. John's the Evangelist, Great Stanmore on 6th September 1870. He was 22 years old. An indenture dated 8th April 1871 records that part of the glebe land was sold by Leopold Bernays on behalf of the church commissioners for "the erection of any messuage or buildings to be used as a library or reading or lecture rooms" for the education and recreation of the inhabitants of the parish of Great Stanmore. The Institute built on that land was designed and erected under the superintendence of architect J.T. Barker at a cost of £1,470. The contractors for the building were H. Lawford (brickwork), G. Kirby (carpentry) and J. Dorricot (plumbing). It was opened on 8th December 1871 by Lord George Hamilton of Bentley Priory. The Institute is a fine example of a purpose-built parish hall: an ornate church-like building of red brick with Bath stone dressings, and with a clerestory inserted into a steeply sloping Welsh slate roof with ornamental hip and ridge tiles. Faience tiles built into the front elevation record, "ERNEST BERNAYS MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, AUG 31 1870".   Buses:142: Watford Junction to Brent Cross340: Edgware Station to Harrow Bus StationH12: Stanmore Station to South Harrow Bus Station615: Hatfield Business Park to Rayners Lane Station (Monday to Friday) Parking: Hirers may bring two vehicles onto the righthand forecourt to park and offload supplies, etc. There is parking for guests vehicles in the slip roads opposite, whereby a charge of 50p per hour is payable Monday-Saturdays from 8am-6.30pm. After 6.30pm and all day Sundays it is free to park in the slip roads as well as the Council car park at the back of the North side of The Broadway. The Sainsburys car park next door is free for 1.5 hours. (Top end of Glebe Road next to the hall has 24 hour parking restrictions, apart from disabled parking outside.

ealth of wildlife in the woodlands.