It has been possible to open village halls in Scotland since August, provided a risk assessment is undertaken and appropriate control measures are put in place (see guidance documents below). Caution is advised.
This must follow the Scottish Government’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Route Map. Some activities will be allowed immediately upon opening, subject to additional safety measures. Certain other activities are still not permitted. For a summary of the current situation, please see our latest update on reopening village halls – 14 October 2020.
From 7 August, the wearing of face coverings became mandatory in community centres. Again, we believe this includes village halls.
Bavs has secured money, through the Scottish Government Supporting Communities Fund, to produce guidance and give advice to village halls in Berwickshire on how to safely re-open post lockdown. We have employed David Green, a freelance consultant, to support with this work. Contact David using the form below.
Reopening Plan (Version 3) – Guidance on how to reopen your hall
Update on reopening village halls – updated 14 October 2020
Guidance on Physical Distancing – updated 15 September 2020
Guidance on Cleaning Your Hall
Coffee Mornings, Coffee Shops and Pop-up Cafes – updated 21 October 2020
Children’s Activities – updated 11 November 2020
Non-Contact Indoor Sport – 11 November 2020
Guidance on Hosting Film Shows – 1 November 2020
Consulting Village Hall Users – Sample questions to help when consulting hall users
Coronavirus Risk Assessment – Guidance on how to conduct a risk assessment
Risk Assessment Template – A template to aid your risk assessment – updated 8 September 2020
Sport Scotland has a table setting out what type of activity is, and is not allowed, in the five levels of restrictions.
Guidance on Cleaning and Disinfection (Scottish Borders Council)
Coronavirus in Scotland – Links to Scottish Government guidance and information
Test and Protect A3 Poster – Explains the need to collect contact details (includes privacy notice)
Test and Protect A4 Poster – Explain the need to collect contact details (includes privacy notice)
Toilet Safety A4 Poster – Information on safe use of toilet
Please Do Not Congregate A4 Poster – Two metres physical distancing (for window display or similar)
FACTS A3 Poster – Graphical image of key staying safe measures
Face Covering Poster A4 portrait – To inform that face coverings must be worn
Face Covering Poster A3 landscape – To inform that face coverings must be worn
Guidance on Cleaning and Disinfection (Scottish Borders Council)
Coronavirus in Scotland – Links to Scottish Government guidance and information
If you need help with printing posters, please let us know. (Note: Posters sourced from NHS Scotland and Scottish Borders Council).
If you have any enquiries, please contact us using the form below.
