UPCOMING EVENTS
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Events & Classes
Events & Classes
Events & Classes
See what types of regular activities and classes are taking place which you can attend
Hiring the Hall
Events & Classes
Events & Classes
The Upper Orara Hall is available for private and community bookings
Contact Us
Events & Classes
Contact Us
Contact us for general enquires about booking the Upper Orara Hall
Events
We are currently in the planning stages for our events this year
Pilates
These are run by Alex on Fridays from 4pm.. Everyone is welcome to attend. The cost is $20 per class, 5 classes for $85 or 10 classes $150 . Contact Alex on 0407 959 501
Meet the Neighbours
The Hall holds a ‘Catch Up with the Neighbours’ BBQ held the first Friday of the month during the months September through to April.
Commencing at 6pm all locals are invited to bring along their families and meet others or just catch up. You need to bring your own food, plates, cutlery, drinks etc. A BBQ is available for cooking and tea and coffee facilities are available in the Hall.
A raffle is held with lots of prizes and children are encouraged to engage in the drawing of the raffle. All proceeds raised on the night go to the ongoing maintenance of the Hall.
Activities and Classes
Yoga Classes
Hiring the Hall
Hall Facilities
The Upper Orara Hall is available for hire throughout the year at extremely competitive rates. All money raised from the hire of the hall goes back towards the upkeep, maintenance and insurance costs to keep the hall running. It is run purely on a volunteer basis by local people within the community. Please see our gallery section for more images
Facilities
As well as the two main "open space areas" the hall also has a stage fronting onto the main space. There are ample folding Tables and Charis which can comfortably seat approximately 100 people.
There is an extremely large kitchen with stove, hot plates, fridges, microwave etc etc etc which can be used to prepare or cook meals suitable for functions such as birthdays, weddings and parties. Also it is fully equipped with plates, cutlery, cups, serving platters etc.
Along one side of the hall, outside but under cover is a BBQ area
At the rear of the hall is an outdoor grassed area which is fenced and is suitable for children and/ or parents to use.
The hall also has male and female toilets.
For safety we also have a first aid kit and a Defibrillator
Fees
Hourly charge: $20 per hour
Daily charge: $150 - per 12 hours
Weekend charge: $500 - from Friday 4pm to Sunday 4pm
Security Deposit for day / weekend hirers: $250
Hall cleaning fee for weekend hirers: $100
The above fees include use of the tables, chairs, fully equipped kitchen and electricity. The Hall also has a first aid kit and a Defibrillator.
Hours of Use
The Hall must be vacated by 11pm with music ceasing at 10.30pm – this is out of respect to the neighbours
Hall Rules
All hall hirers must leave the Hall as they find in a clean and tidy manner. All lights must be turned off and hot and cold water pumps turned off. There are mops, a vacuum cleaner in the back room for cleaning. All external doors must be closed properly and the key left in the money flap in the front door.
Hire Payment
We do not accept Credit Cards so payment is either by cash or direct deposit. Receipts for payments are provided.
Hall Inspection and Enquiries
You are very welcome to inspect the hall if you are thinking of hiring the Hall for any reason. Please contact Angie on 0439 521 414
History of Upper Orara Hall
Brief History
The Hall was built in 1908 and officially opened on Friday 25th September 1908 with a concert and a ball. The proceeds of the ball and concert amounted to about 26 pounds.
The Hall then mainly was used for balls, family functions, meetings, weddings, birthdays, farewells, social dances, card nights, handicrafts, table tennis, carpet bowls, school concerts, melodramas, pre school, Sunday School, jazz ballet classes.
The Hall now is still used for celebratory functions, funerals, meetings, on going classes, markets and is the local evacuation centre.
The Hall has a Committee that manage the overall running, bookings, promotions, fund raising and cleaning of the Hall. All funds raised go towards the overall maintenance and events are held during the year to raise money for it.
A Vegie Stand has been set up at the front of the Hall selling a variety of items including flowers, pickles, jams, vegetables, fruits, plants and other items. All these items have been kindly donated by our beautiful community to sell with the proceeds going to the Hall.
A Book Exchange cupboard is also out the front of the Hall where you can drop off a few of your read books and pick up some more.
The Hall is so grateful for all the donations and support it receives from the local community.
