Book Our Air-conditioned Hall
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Book Our Air-conditioned Hall ∙
The Empire Bay Progress Hall is a beautiful, community-owned hall. It plays host to many community events and activities such as yoga, tai chi, dance, personal training, scrabble, senior’s gatherings, concerts, Empire Bay Progress Association meetings, Council presentations and education nights hosted by local community groups. Some of these activities are hosted weekly, monthly or on an ad-hoc basis.
It is also the perfect venue for celebrations with family and friends, having hosted engagement parties, weddings, birthdays, family celebrations, wakes, trivia nights and wedding anniversaries to name a few.
History (click here to see the historical hall pictures)
Bill Myler property developer, subdivided the land in Gordon and Sorrento Rd’s and donated the corner portion to the people of Empire Bay.
The hall was built in 1920 according to the Gosford Librarian who researched Council records. There were no grants in the 1920s, but the hall was built by volunteers who have now passed on. They made use of donated new and used materials collected from local citizens and business people.
The hall is available for casual hire Monday through Sunday. For permanent bookings, please email the Hall Bookings Officer: ebhallbookings@gmail.com.
Amenities
- Ducted air-conditioning
- TV & DVD player
- Overhead monitor
- Accessible bathroom
- Baby change table
- Tables and chairs (seating for 50)
- Solar on the roof
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove and oven
- Microwave
- Continuous hot water urn
- Limited cutlery and crockery
Garden
- Enclosed secure garden area
- 24 outdoor tables
- 80 outdoor chairs
- Outdoor toilets
- Two barbeques
- Please, no confetti!
The hall is a family friendly venue. Situated on a double block in the quiet village of Empire Bay, it is surrounded by lawns and garden. The larger lawn is partially shaded and fully enclosed, making it ideal for parents to keep an eye on kids and is large enough to host jumping castles and various forms of entertainment.
BBQs plus outdoor tables and chairs for 80+ people are available for hire, with a covered pergola providing shade and protection for lunching, meal preparation or entertainers.
Being community owned and managed, the cost to hire the hall is kept affordable and within the budget of as many families as possible. Costs and conditions vary and are detailed in the Terms and Conditions. Hall hire can be on a casual or permanent basis:
Casual hire: The hall can be hired on a once-off basis, such as a birthday party or work function.
Permanent hire: For example, if you wish to hire the hall every week to conduct classes. The hall already hosts yoga, personal fitness and Tai Chi classes, as well as community cards and scrabble.
Step 1: Check the calendar on the left to ensure your preferred time is available, then click the “Book Now” button to secure your time slot. You will receive an email with your booking ID, date and time of the intended booking as well as the cost.
Step 2: Please complete the EBPA Hall Hire Online Form scroll down, quoting the booking ID provided in the email mentioned in Step 1, agree to the security deposit terms and select any optional hiring items, then click “Submit.” A notification will be displayed, with the payment method included.
Step 3: Pay the security deposit, booking fee, and remaining balance within 3 business days. Once payment is received, your booking will be finalised and shown on the Hall Calendar. You will also receive a final confirmation email.
Please note: You may amend or cancel your booking and receive a full, partial, or no refund in accordance with the Terms and Conditions.
Please read Terms and Conditions before complete the below form and submit.