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Which room at the Allendale is best for your event? Find out here. Which room at the Allendale is best for your event? Here’s a guide. If your event isn’t listed, or if you'd like to come and view the rooms, just get in touch! Children's activity classes/workshops Minster Hall, Quarter Jack Hall or Canford Room Conferences Minster Hall Quarter Jack Hall Craft/antique/wedding fairs etc. Minster Hall Quarter Jack Hall Canford Room and/or Julian Room as extra spaces or as event office space Or hire any combination of the above Craft workshops Minster Hall, Quarter Jack Hall or Canford Room Dance classes/Dance events Minster Hall and Quarter Jack Hall both have sprung floors Canford Room (hard floor) or Julian Room (carpeted floor) for smaller classes, or as dressing rooms Or hire any combination of the above Exercise classes Minster Hall and Quarter Jack Hall both have sprung floors Canford Room (hard floor) for smaller classes Film showings / Video presentations Minster Hall Quarter Jack Hall (if playing direct from laptop) Hobby society meetings Minster Hall, Quarter Jack Hall, Canford Room or Julian Room - depending on numbers and facilities required Live music Minster Hall has pros arch stage, lighting, sound, largest capacity and seating or standing options Quarter Jack Hall good for smaller events or acoustic music etc; various seating options Canford Room and/or Julian Room as Green/Dressing rooms, or as event office Or hire any combination of the above Martial Arts tuition Minster Hall and Quarter Jack Hall have sprung wooden floors Canford Room has hard floor Meetings/presentations Minster Hall Quarter Jack Hall Canford Room or Julian Room for smaller meetings, as break-out spaces or for catering/hospitality Or hire any combination of the above Music lessons (voice/instrument) Minster Hall Quarter Jack Hall Canford Room (smaller class) Julian Room (individual/small class) Parties Minster Hall, complete with bar Produce markets Minster Hall Quarter Jack Hall Canford Room and/or Julian Room as extra spaces or as event office space Or hire any combination of the above Rehearsals Minster Hall (especially if stage required) Quarter Jack Hall Canford Room or Julian Room (small band/company etc.) Or hire any combination of the above Small meetings (family meetings, counselling etc.) Canford Room Julian Room Talks/presentations - business or leisure Minster Hall Quarter Jack Hall Canford Room for smaller groups Theatre shows Minster Hall has pros arch stage, lighting, sound, largest capacity and seating or standing options Quarter Jack Hall good for smaller events; various seating options Canford Room and/or Julian Room as Green/Dressing rooms, or as event office Or hire any combination of the above Trade fairs/shows Minster Hall Quarter Jack Hall Canford Room and/or Julian Room as extra spaces or as event office space Training/tuition (various) Minster Hall, Quarter Jack Hall, Canford Room or Julian Room, depending on numbers and facilities required Return to Room & facility hire

Privacy Policy of Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne. ALLENDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE PRIVACY POLICY Last updated August 23, 2023 This privacy notice for Allendale Community Centre CIO ('we', 'us', or 'our'), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ('process') your information when you use our services ('Services'), such as when you: Visit our website at www.theallendale.org , or any website of ours that links to this privacy notice. Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing or events. Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at marketing@theallendale.org SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS This summary provides key points from our privacy notice, but you can find out more details about any of these topics by using our table of contents below to find the section you are looking for. What personal information do we process? When you visit, use, or navigate our Services, we may process personal information depending on how you interact with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. Learn more about personal information you disclose to us below. Do we process any sensitive personal information? We do not process sensitive personal information. Do we receive any information from third parties? We do not receive any information from third parties. How do we process your information? We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law. We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent. We process your information only when we have a valid legal reason to do so. Learn more about how we process your information by using the tables below. In what situations and with which parties do we share personal information? We may share information in specific situations and with specific third parties. Learn more about when and with whom we share your personal information below. How do we keep your information safe? We have organisational and technical processes and procedures in place to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals or other unauthorised third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information. Learn more about how we keep your information safe by using the tables below. What are your rights? Depending on where you are located geographically, the applicable privacy law may mean you have certain rights regarding your personal information. Learn more about your privacy rights below. How do you exercise your rights? The easiest way to exercise your rights is by submitting a data subject access request, or by contacting us. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Want to learn more about what we do with any information we collect? Review the privacy notice in full. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT? 2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION? 3. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION? 4. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION? 5. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE? 6. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS? 7. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS? 8. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES 9. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE? 10. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE? 11. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU? 1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT? Personal information you disclose to us. In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us. We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us. Personal Information provided by you. The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect may include the following: a) names b) postal address c) phone numbers d) email addresses e) contact preferences f) debit/credit card numbers Sensitive Information. We do not process sensitive information. All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information. 2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION? In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention and to comply with law. We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent. We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, depending on how you interact with our Services, including: a) To deliver and facilitate delivery of services to the user. We may process your information to provide you with the requested service. b) To fulfil and manage your orders. We may process your information to fulfil and manage your orders, payments, returns and exchanges made through the Services. c) To send you marketing and promotional communications. We may process the personal information you send to us for our marketing purposes, if this is in accordance with your marketing preferences. You can opt out of our marketing emails at any time. For more information, see 'WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?' below. d) To comply with our legal obligations. We may process your information to comply with our legal obligations, respond to legal requests, and exercise, establish or defend our legal rights. 3. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION? In Short: We may share information in specific situations described in this section and/or withthe following third parties. We may need to share your personal information in the following situations: a) Business Transfers. We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company. 4. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION? In Short: a) We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law. b) We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting or other legal requirements). c) When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymise such information, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible. 5. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE? In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organisational and technical security measures. We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organisational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorised third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Services is at your own risk. You should only access the Services within a secure environment. 6. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS? In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from, or market to, children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependant’s use of the Services. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from children under age 18, please contact us at info@theallendale.org 7. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS? In Short: a) You may review, change or terminate your account at any time. b) If you are in the EEA or UK and you believe we are unlawfully processing your personal information, you also have the right to complain to your Member State data protection authority or UK data protection authority. c) If you are located in Switzerland, you may contact the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner. d) Withdrawing your consent: If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, which may be express and/or implied consent depending on the applicable law, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us by using the contact details provided in the section 'HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?' below. However, please note that this will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before its withdrawal nor, when applicable law allows, will it affect the processing of your personal information conducted in reliance on lawful processing grounds other than consent. e) Opting out of marketing and promotional communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing and promotional communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the emails that we send, or by contacting us using the details provided in the section 'HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?' below. You will then be removed from the marketing lists. However, we may still communicate with you — for example, to send you service-related messages that are necessary for the administration and use of your account, to respond to service requests, or for other non-marketing purposes. f) If you have questions or comments about your privacy rights, you may email us at marketing@theallendale.org . 8. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applicationsinclude a Do-Not-Track ('DNT') feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At this stage no uniform technology standard for recognising and implementing DNT signals has been finalised. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this privacy notice. 9. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE? In Short: Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws. We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated 'Revised' date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this privacy notice, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information. 10. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE? If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may email us at info@theallendale.org or contact us by post at: Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1AS 11. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU? Based on the applicable laws of your country, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please email your instruction to marketing@theallendale.org

Duty Manager information and application. Job vacancy at Allendale Community Centre. Job information and application - Duty Manager We're looking for a reliable and hardworking Duty Manager to join the team here at Allendale Community Centre. This is an employed position, with the usual benefits. Please read the Job Description , below, and if you think this role could be for you, complete and submit the Job application form . We look forward to receiving your application. Please note that only applicants to be invited for interview will be contacted. Application closing date 31/10/25. Job description Duty Manager Allendale Community Centre Job application form Your name* Address* Date of birth* Day Month Year Phone number* Email* Please tell us about your relevant work experience* Please tell us anything else you think relevant to your application Do you have any additional needs that we should be aware of? Date of application* Signature* Drawing mode selected. Drawing requires a mouse or touchpad. For keyboard accessibility, select Type or Upload. Submit

mobile, police, station, Allendale. monthly, free, Dorset Police Mobile Police Station @ Allendale Community Centre Local Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will be available for you to: Speak face to face about any concerns in your community Report crimes or issues (in addition to using the 101-phone service or reporting online) Receive crime prevention advice This is an opportunity to meet your local neighbourhood policing team and raise matters that are important to you. No appointment is needed - simply drop by. See here for dates

Wimborne public toilet survey 2025. Let us know what you think. Wimborne Public Toilet Facilities Community Consultation Survey Wimborne currently has limited public toilet facilities and several UK studies highlight the importance of clean, accessible and safe facilities for community wellbeing - especially for older people, families, residents with disabilities and those with medical needs. The Allendale Community Centre is asking residents, visitors and local workers to share their experiences and help shape future improvements to toilet facilities in the Community Centre. Your help by completing this short survey is very much appreciated. It should only take you about 5 minutes and is totally anonymous. Please tap on the green box to start. Thank you.

Image and print design guidelines for marketing material. Image & print design for marketing material We're happy to use your digital image and print to help advertise your event, but there are a few requirements. Please read these notes and please send a proof, before printing, to marketing@theallendale.org First, your image should include our new (2025) logo, probably in a corner. If you've previously used the 'a' logo, this is being phased out and should no longer be used. This is the new logo: Your image should also contain our location and contact information, plus ticket info if the event is ticketed. For ticketed events, add: Advance ticket price e.g. £10 + £0.78 booking fee* Book at theallendale.org/tickets Or call TicketSource 0333 666 3366 Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne BH21 1AS. 01202 887247 *If the customer books online or over the phone through TicketSource (0333 666 3366), they will pay ticket price + 7.8% booking fee. We will advise the correct booking fee(s) once we know your ticket price(s). If the customer books at the Allendale or over the phone (01202 887247), they pay no booking fee. For non-ticketed events: The only essential information is our contact details: Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne BH21 1AS. 01202 887247 However, you may wish to add your own website URL or contact details if you need to take bookings for craft stalls etc. Back to Marketing & ticket sales

Some past shows and events at Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne. Past Shows & Events Here are just some of the theatre shows, concerts and other events we've previously hosted at the Allendale. Tap on each one to enlarge. See here for shows coming up .

Room sizes and capacities for different uses, at the Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne. Room sizes & capacities Minster Hall & Theatre Dimensions (excluding stage and entrance/exit passage) Length 14.7m. house right (bar side), 14.4m. house left (storage room side) Width 12.4m. Ceiling height 4.9 m. Stage info Proscenium arch stage with wings and rear crossover. Entry to stage via door & steps stage right. Performance area (performers visible to audience, with tabs and mid-blacks fully open): Upstage centre to downstage centre 6570mm. Stage right to stage left (excluding wings) 7850mm. Capacities Standing (gig etc.), 350-400. Seated, rows of chairs facing stage for show/talk, 301 max. Seated, rows of chairs facing projector screen, 301 max. but 261 advised - avoids audience in front rows looking side-on at screen. Seated, cabaret style, 140, depending on dance floor requirement. Tables & chairs around the walls (parties etc.), up to 150, with dance floor. All capacities may be affected by space required for DJ/band/catering etc. 6ft. tables for fairs/markets etc: 32 x 6ft. is comfortable. A few more can be squeezed in but, once full of traders, stock and customers, the space can be 'tight', with limited room for customers to move around and shop. Quarter Jack Hall Dimensions Length x Width 13.2m. x 11.2m. Ceiling height 2.8m. Capacities Maximum room capacity 125. Seated, rows of chairs facing rear wall for talk, up to 125 (this to include presenters, organisers etc. in the room). Seated for shows - depends on seating arrangement, performance space and tech facilities required; probably 90 max. Seated, cabaret style, 65-75, depending on dance floor requirement. Tables & chairs around the walls (parties etc.), up to 75, with small dance floor. All capacities may be affected by space required for DJ/band/catering etc. 6ft. tables for fairs/markets etc: 23 x 6ft. is comfortable. A few more can be squeezed in but, once full of traders, stock and customers, the Hall can be 'tight', with limited room for customers to move around and shop. Canford Room Dimensions Length 10.45m, Width 5.1m. at its widest, 4.3m. in central part of room. Ceiling height 2.4 m. Capacities Around 30, depending on layout/furniture requirements. Julian Room Dimensions Floor area 4.5m. x 3.5m. Capacities Approximately 12, depending on layout/furniture requirements. Return to room & facilities hire page

We're often looking for volunteers to help day-to-day. Read this page and get in touch if you'd like to help! Volunteering at the Allendale Allendale Community Centre is run by a small team of employees, greatly assisted by a number of volunteers. We’re often looking for extra volunteers to help out – could that include you? Meeting people If you enjoy meeting and helping people both on the phone and face to face, maybe you’d like working on our busy reception desk where there’s always plenty to keep you occupied. Would that interest you? Why not pop in and do a trial morning with us? On with the show With a huge increase in the number of theatre shows, live bands and films on offer at the Centre, we’re always looking for people to greet theatregoers and check their tickets. Your reward would be free entry to the show! Practical & Technical If you prefer something more practical or physical, we can use your skills for setting up rooms, light maintenance, or gardening around the Centre. If you have sound or lighting skills then maybe you could assist backstage in the Minster Theatre. Catering Café @ the Allendale and Wimborne Community Food Supply, based at the Centre, are often looking for volunteers – contact us to find out more. Why volunteer at the Allendale? It’s a lovely place to work, everyone’s friendly, you get to meet new people, it’s an opportunity to socialise, and you get a great sense of satisfaction! To find out more about volunteering at the Allendale, please email info@theallendale.org , call 01202 887247 or pop in between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Here's a basic guide to room hire rates at Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne. Please enquire for more information. Room Hire Price Guide Here's a guide to our room hire rates. For more information or to enquire about booking, please call 01202 887247 or email info@theallendale.org PLEASE NOTE: Peak rates apply after 6pm and all day Saturday. Hire of Minster Hall does not include the stage - please enquire. Full hire & technical rates for professional shows, gigs etc. available on request. Registered charities' rates available on request. Hires except parties Minster Hall    Peak £44 per hour     Off Peak £33 Quarter Jack Hall    Peak £33 per hour    Off Peak £30 Canford Room      £25 per hour Julian Room          £12.50 per hour Evening parties Minster Hall          £175 7pm to midnight Quarter Jack Hall     £125 7pm to midnight Canford Room      £100 7pm to midnight Additional hours available; rates on request Daytime (children's parties) Minster Hall          £85 for 3 hours Quarter Jack Hall     £75 for 3 hours Canford Room        £65 for 3 hours Additional hours available; rates on request Back to Room & facility hire page

Minster Hall & Theatre sectioned seating plan. Choose from A1, A2, B1 or B2.

Cabaret table layout, Minster Hall/Minster Theatre at the Allendale.