Meetings and Events

The unique history of our building gives way to exquisite stained-glass windows and stunning Victorian architecture – a venue suited to a range of events.

Events previously held in our meeting rooms include team meetings, training sessions, presentations, interviews, social gatherings, workshops, awards nights, music and theatre events, luncheons and more!  We are very flexible and will create layouts and packages bespoke to you.

Meeting Rooms

We have two meeting rooms (Larger: Thomson Room, Smaller: Crombie Room) which can be hired individually or adjoining. Specifications are detailed below.

To book one, or both, of our Meeting Rooms, please give us a call on 01387 253485 or email admin@theusualplace.org.

Larger events using the main cafe space (evening or weekend) can be arranged by contacting our events team events@theusualplace.org

 

The Thomson Room

Named for Reverend Thomson, a previous Minister at the Townhead Church, our Thomson Room is available for corporate hire.

The room is our largest, with capacity for up to 20 people, and is fitted with a brand new media bar and projector for all of your business needs.

Specifications:

Size	4.4 (w) x 7.6 (h) metres
Capacity	20 people
Price	£20 per hour
Available Resources:	WiFi connection, laptop, projector, media bar, speaker system, flipchart & pens.

 

 

The Crombie Room

Named for the last minister to serve Townhead Church, Reverend William Crombie, the Crombie Room is ideal for smaller, more intimate events.

The room, fitted with a projector and speaker systems, has a capacity of 12 people.

Size	3.6 (w) x 5.5 (h) metres
Capacity	12 people
Price	£15 per hour
Available Resources:	WiFi connection, laptop, projector, speaker system, flipchart & pens.

 

Please Note:

Room bookings are per hour with access to the room available 15 minutes prior and 15 minutes after the meeting.  Our cancellation policy states that rooms must be cancelled 24 hours prior to the booking, or the full amount will be charged.

A joint package of both rooms is available for £30 per hour.

The Cafe 

Our Main Cafe is available for hire as a venue for a variety of events and occasions.  If you are interested in hiring the cafe for your own event outside our normal opening times (evenings and weekends) please get in touch with our events team giving as much detail as possible about your proposed event:

• Your name and organisation
• Your contact details
• Working title of your event
• Proposed dates/times
• Expected number of guests
• Other information eg catering requirements, expected format and AV requirements, format outline
  Please email these details to events@theusualplace.org