Meeting Rooms

We have three meeting rooms available for hire here at the Bedford Centre for Voluntary Services for members and non-members. They are ideal for meetings, training sessions and interviews.

All of our rooms are available for hire from 9am – 5pm.

Prices are per hour in respect of room hire.

The Harpur Room

The Harpur Room is a ground-floor meeting room for up to 40 people theatre style or 20 people boardroom style. Equipped with tables and comfortable chairs it is ideal for training sessions, meetings or away days. Cost (per hour):

• £5.00 - Members (Voluntary Organisations)
• £10.00 - Non-Members (Voluntary Organisations)
• £20.00 - Other (Non-Voluntary)

The Rex Woods Meeting Room

The Rex Woods Meeting Room is situated on the first floor, but is fully accessible by lift. It caters for up to twelve people and is ideal smaller training sessions or meetings. Cost (per hour):

• £3.00 - Members (Voluntary Organisations)
• £6.00 - Non-Members (Voluntary Organisations)
• £10.00 - Other (Non-Voluntary)

(Please note between 1st October and 31st March an additional 50 pence per hour is charged to cover the cost of heating in respect of the 2 rooms)

Refreshments - Tea and coffee can be provided on request or you may bring your own refreshments if you prefer. Also buffet lunches can be arranged directly with outside caterers. Cost:

• Unlimited tea and coffee for up to 4 hours - 50p per person
• Unlimited tea and coffee for over 4 hours - £1.00 per person

Equipment - for use when hiring a room. Cost:

• Urn (4 available) - £2.00 each
• A1 flip chart (3 available) - £2.00 each
• OHP/ Screen - £2.00
• TV/Video - £2.00
• PowerPoint projector/lLaptop£5.00

Accessibility - All meeting rooms have full disabled access. There is a lift to the first floor. There is an induction loop system in each meeting room. 

Car Parking/Transport - There is limited disabled parking at the Bedford Centre for Voluntary Services – no visitor parking. Parking for trainers may be available by prior request. Bedford train station and bus station are just a few minutes walk away. The Bedford Centre for Voluntary Services is ideally located next to the town centre, with plenty of public car parks nearby.

Location Map - showing the location of the offices of CVS - Mid & North Beds