Hello Chapel Goers
The latest update from The Government dated 22nd February 2021 is permitting us to re-open on 17th May with our Covid measures, social distancing, masks worn whilst moving around the venue and table service in place. These measure will be in place until at least 21st June, when we may be permitted to open without any restrictions, but I am not convinced of this at this stage!
If you are not familiar with the Covid restrictions in our venue, please read the information further down this page.
I am working my way through all the events/gigs from mid March – to 21st June with an option for the event to either go ahead with Covid measures, or for the artist/s to re-book sometime later in the year or in 2022. I will be contacting you all with new dates or cancellations during this period in due course.
In light of these further developments, Music Venue Trust has permitted us to re-instate our Crowd-funder to help us to continue to move forward through these tough times in the grass roots industry. I understand we are all suffering, so any funds are very much appreciated.
Onwards and upwards!!!
#SaveOurVenues – Chapel Arts Centre – Bath: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/save-chapel-arts-centre
Jan Cottington – Centre Manager and the Chapel Arts Team
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In light of Matt Hancock – The Health Secretary’s speech at 11.00 a.m. on 17th December 2020, Bath is staying in Tier 2.
In accordance with government guidelines: Public attendance at indoor events, including performances/shows/Grass Roots Music Venues is permitted with reduced capacity (48 in our case) and drinks can be served via table service until 10.00 p.m. but the performance can carry on until the normal time, in our case 10.30 p.m. with 1 meter distancing between tables.
Government rules defining support bubble eligibility changed on Wednesday 2nd December. Please read this link to see the updated rules before booking tickets. By booking tickets you are confirming that you have read the government guidance and that everyone you are booking tickets for is in your household or support bubble. This means you will be seated together on a table (max 6).
Customers who book separately but are in a support bubble with other customers who have booked tickets to the same show, will be required to email/phone in advance if they wish to be seated together, this is very limited, so please let me know asap.
Making a support bubble with another household – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
In light of all the restrictions and extra staffing required to deliver table service, we are re-launching our crowd-funder in an attempt to keep on top of everything:
#SaveOurVenues – Chapel Arts Centre – Bath: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/save-chapel-arts-centre
Best wishes
Phil Andrews , Jan Cottington & The Chapel Team
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In-line with further Government Guidelines dated 22nd September 2020, all event timings have been brought forward:
Doors: 7.00 p.m.
Performances will start between 7.30 p.m. –7.45 p.m. (depending on how full the venue is, since we now have to provide table service, which takes longer to perform), and our interval might be extended to accommodate this.
Since we come under the banner of ‘Grass Roots Music Venues’ we are still permitted to have music beyond the 10.00 p.m. curfew imposed on Pubs & Restaurants, but we cannot sell drinks beyond 10.00 p.m.
In line with the latest Government legislation/restrictions and The Music Venue Trust, dated 14th September 2020, Chapel Arts Centre is open for business.
New reduced capacity of 48, with 1 meter distancing in all directions for all events up until Easter 2021.
All events are seated Cabaret with round Café style tables. 2 customers per table, unless pre-booked in advance, up to a maximum of 6 customers seated together who are in a bubble – as per government guidelines (only one area can accommodate this), plus some tables can be set up to accommodate parties of 4. (If you haven’t booked these tickets under one booking reference, please call or email me in advance.
We have extensive COVID measures in place and can’t wait to welcome old and new customers back to our lovely venue.
Good ventilation.
Track & Trace information collated at time of booking your ticket on Chapel website, so no need for any App to be used.
Masks to be worn whilst moving around the venue but not required whilst seated and watching the show.
Tickets on sale (advance only) on www.chapelarts.org Minimum 2 tickets per booking.
