Christchurch's Permanent Commemoration of the Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Bookings and billing services for the hall are handled via the HallMaster system.
Current availability of the main hall can be viewed here:
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Through the efforts of DHCA's volunteers and supporters 2024 was another successful year with
average weekly lettings of approx 32.5hrs and footfall at around 18,000 persons over the year.
The time given by our volunteers allows hire rates to be kept at a level substantially below what a true commercial cost would be.
This is done as a service to our community.
Operating costs receive no subsidy from the public purse.
Our lease is provided at a 'peppercorn rent' by Christchurch Town Council but the true rent we pay is
in the operation, maintainenance and improvement of the facility.
Waiting for the promised extended lease by Christchurch Town Council has now entered its 5th year. There has been some progress in 2025, for which we are grateful, although that has been at a stand-still for the last 5 months.
The extended lease will allow us to apply for funding of ther improvements to this much-loved facility.
For example, we propose improvements to the electric heating, storage provision, secondary glazing,
hearing assistance and renewal of the coverings.
It is a key and relevant aim to continue the improvement in the building's low environmental impact.
For example, refurbishment rather than replacement of the windows was both the cheaper option and avoided
substantial manufacturing emissions of CO2.
Improved insulation has raised the building's Energy Performance Rating from 'E' to 'C' - something we intend to improve upon further!