VENUES IN COUPAR ANGUS

Scout Hut, Coach Road, Coupar Angus
Size: Theatre style 50
Availability: Suited to summer lets
Facilities: Small kitchen for making tea/coffee
To Book: Contact Jennie Ross to discuss your requirements on 01828 628537

Gym Hall at Coupar Angus Primary School,
School Road, Coupar Angus
Contact: Perth and Kinross Council, Education and Children’s Services
Size: 250 seated theatre style, Netball court size
Availability: Monday – Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday until 5pm. Term time only.
Facilities: Showers. School equipment which could be booked direct with the Head Teacher.
To Book: A minimum of 7 days notice is required. Call 01738 476281, visit www.pkc.gov.uk/schools where you can download the booking form and conditions. Block booking for the academic year are accepted, subject to availability, with payment up front. Need own PRS licence, insurance, etc.

The Y Hall, Union Street, Coupar Angus
The building is listed and sits back from the road, accessed through a small pend. Formerly a church, the hall is now home to Coupar Angus Youth Activities Group.
Size: This room is set informally with soft seating and a pool table. There is a recently fitted kitchen available for food and drink preparation, ideal for children’s parties and coffee mornings, etc.
Facilities: The Ground floor is wheelchair accessible via a door on the main street and across the courtyard. Unisex toilets afford one ambulant disabled persons compartment.
To Book: Coupar Angus Youth Activities group, Saranne Davies 01828 627081

Strathmore Bowling Club, Forfar Road, Coupar Angus
Contact: Secretary on 01828 627076 (Mrs Kidd)
Size: 80 around tables, suitable for meetings, seminars and social occasions
Availability: Check availability with any member of the committee
Facilities: licenced bar, dancefloor, offers a catering service, Entertainments licence. Use of the kitchen on request. Wheelchair access.
To Book: Call for a booking form to Mrs Kydd on 01828 627076 or Mrs McKinnon on 01828 628443.

St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Hall, Forfar Road, Coupar Angus
Size: One main room, theatre style for 60, around tables for 30
Availability: Check with the secretary for dates.
Facilities: Fairly modern kitchen, Wheelchair access, PRS licence, Entertainments Licence
Parking nearby in Wimberly Court.
To Book: Mrs Linley on 01828 670314 or email linley314@tiscali.co.uk

Abbey Church, Dundee Road, Coupar Angus
Contact: John Easson, Fabric Convenor 01828 628001
The Victorian Abbey Church sits on the site of the earlier Medieval Abbey on the road to Dundee. Currently it is undergoing a programme of alterations to offer modern facilities to visitors and parishioners alike. It is hoped that it will be able to seat up to 200 people when complete though please contact the Fabric Convenor for details.

Coupar Angus Town Hall, Union Street, Coupar Angus, PH13 9AE
Coupar Angus Town Hall, built by public subscription in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Jubilee, has benefited from phased refurbishment works in recent years. There are 3 halls:
Main Hall:
Size: Theatre Style 272, Dance with tables round hall 255, Dinner Dance with tables 100
Availability: The hall is used on a regular basis by community groups and exercise classes so call for availability.
Facilities: Wheelchair access, disabled toilet, hearing loop. There is a stage area (8.5mx3.5mx1m high).
There is an entertainments licence in place.

There is a small kitchen with cooking facilities available.

Lesser Hall:
Size: Theatre style 52, Boardroom style 25, Dance 25
Availability: This is a first floor room and there is no lift.

Council Chambers:
Size: Boardroom style 12
Availability: This is a first floor room and there is no lift.

To Book: Call the booking office on 01738 492440 to check availability. The hall is operated by Live Active and more information is available on their website www.liveactive.co.uk

The Red House Hotel, Station Road, Coupar Angus
The Red House Hotel has grown from the Railway Hotel in Victorian times to the modern hotel we see today. Run by the Bannerman family, this popular hotel plays host to business meetings and social occasions alike. Leisure facilities include a gym, sauna, squash courts and a pool table.

Size: Theatre Style 150, Classroom Conference Style 75, Dinner Dance 150, Boardroom style 30
Availability: All year round
Facilities: Some conference equipment available, Free parking, Wi-Fi internet access. A full catering service is offered to suit your needs. Accommodation in the hotel is available to delegates, see their website at www.red-house-hotel.co.uk The hotel is a popular venue for weddings and social occasions, groups and tours are also welcome. Full bar service in the main function room if required.
To Book: Call 01828 628500.

OUTDOOR VENUES:
The High Street, Coupar Angus
This newly refurbished open space is ideal for a market or small community event and is the shortest High Street in Britain!
Size: around 680m²
Facilities: Power supply available.
Contact: Mr J Logan, Perth and Kinross Council Roads Department on 01738 477248.

George Square, Coupar Angus
George Square has played host to a community market in the past and compliments the Cross area when scheduling an event in the centre of town.
* This venue would require a temporary road closure.
Contact: Mr J Logan, Perth and Kinross Council Road Department on 01738 477248.

The Common, Forfar Road, Coupar Angus
Size: 13,475m² / 3.3 acres / 1.30hectares
Availability: Open all year, check availability before booking
Facilities: grass public open space with vehicle access.
To Book: Call Perth and Kinross Council on 01738 476476 to check availability. To book visit www.pkc.gov.uk/events/public/parksandoutdoorspaces and download the booking forms, etc.

Larghan Park, Forfar Road, Coupar Angus
Contact: Mike Richmond, Parks Facilities Manager at Perth & Kinross Council
Size: 71,600m² / 17.7 acres / 7 Hectares including the car parks
Availability: Open all year, call for availability
Facilities: Football pitch, Cricket pitch, 1km walking route, skateboard park, childrens’ play area, toilets, 2 car parks, public open space. Floodlit Games area available privately.
To Book: Call Perth and Kinross Council on 01738 476476 to check availability. To book visit www.pkc.gov.uk/events/public/parksandoutdoorspaces and download the booking forms, etc.

Multi Sports Area, Larghan Park, Forfar Road, Coupar Angus
Contact: Phone Nortel at the Red House Hotel to book the courts
Size: One Multi Use Games Area marked out for Tennis, Football, Hockey and Netball.
Availability: Open to the public, available all year round
Facilities: Floodlit playing surface
Additional Information: Ideal for football birthday parties.
To Book: Call 01828 628500 to book and arrange to collect keys.

Planning your event:
Check that the date does not clash with other events. Check the What’s On pages on websites below!

Insurance
It should be noted that some venues require that the organiser to arrange their own insurance.

Permits and Consents
Information on Public Procession consents can all be obtained from Perth and Kinross Council on 01738 475125. Applications should be made at least 28 days before the event. Their website www.pkc.gov.uk has useful information, links and downloadable application forms.

Licences
If you require an entertainments licence, alcohol licence or market traders licence, please contact Perth and Kinross Council on 01738 475166 for more details. The website www.pkc.gov.uk has information, downloadable applications forms and additional contact details which may be useful.

Road Closures/Restrictions
If you require to close a road (*see George Square) contact Perth and Kinross Council on 01738 477248 to speak to the roads department. The website www.pkc.gov.uk has information, downloadable applications forms and additional contact details which may be useful.
First Aid Cover
Depending on the number of visitors expected to attend your event, it may be a requirement to provide a level of cover on site. Contact the Red Cross Office in Perth who will be able to help you on 01738 622474 or St Andrew’s First Aid cover on 01382 322389.

Emergency Services
It is essential that you let the Emergency Services know that you are holding an event outdoors. Here are the contact details:
Police – If you are organising a large public event, it is a good idea to let the emergency services know in advance. If you apply for an entertainments licence the details will be sent to them as a matter of course. If it does not require a licence, you can let the local police station know by calling 0300 111 2222 or writing to them at Blairgowrie Police Station, Ericht Lane, Blairgowrie, Perthshire.
Fire Station – As above, you can write to the local Fire Station at Coupar Angus Fire Station, Blairgowrie Road, Coupar Angus, Perthshire.

Events Funding
There are many opportunities for events funding depending on the nature of the event. It is imperative that you apply in good time, depending on the amount required. Information is available from Perth and Kinross Grants Direct on 0845 6052000 or Voluntary Action Perthshire on 01738 567076, who may be able to direct you to the most appropriate funding bodies.

Marketing
Advertising your event is critical to attract as many visitors as possible. Here are a few contacts which may be useful:
‘CAN do’ monthly newsletter for the Coupar Angus area – Culross Printers 01828 627266
Alyth Voice – copy@alythvoice.co.uk 01828 633045
Visit Scotland Office in Blairgowrie – 01250 872960
Perthshire Advertiser - gbannerman@s-un.co.uk
Blairgowrie Advertiser – dmphillips@btinternet.com or 01250 872854
Dundee Courier – perth@dcthomson.co.uk

Websites with What’s On sections:
Coupar Angus Regeneration Trust – email to cartrust@btconnect.com
BEPTA – email to admin@visiteastperthshire.co.uk
Visit Scotland – Blairgowrie@visitscotland.com
Strathmore and the Glens – sue@strathmoreglens.sol.co.uk
Radio Tay – go to www.tayfm.co.uk, local and lifestyle, what’s on and load the information about your event.
Perth and Kinross Council – go to www.pkc.gov.uk.

Toilet Facilities
The town has public toilets within the Shell Garage at Union Street and in Larghan Park on the Forfar Road. If you would like toilets at an outdoor venue out with the town centre, visit the Perth and Kinross Council website at www.pkc.gov.uk, Planning and the Environment, Street care and Cleaning, Street care and Cleaning - Toilets, Mobile toilets for Community Groups. There you will be able to download the application form and submit it.