Friends of Priory View
The Friends of Priory View scheme is designed to build a collaborative community that supports Priory View and other local supported accommodation sites. This initiative helps residents and regular visitors book available areas for hire, including the meeting room, and guest suites.
To enquire, please email prioryview@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
Why Join Friends of Priory View?
Our goal is to provide all users with the necessary information to understand their responsibilities and the standards and protocols for hiring facilities or staying at Priory View.
Registered members receive reduced rates on their bookings.
Joining Fee
A one-off joining fee of £17.90 is required to cover the cost of managing this service and the associated administration.
Buddy/Sponsor Approach
Guests will be part of a ‘buddy’ system, ensuring that if any issues arise, you are supported by a resident or staff member familiar with the building.
To join Friends of Priory View, you must be sponsored by a resident or a council staff member.
Your Safety
All guests are required to participate in a mandatory safety session to familiarize themselves with fire exits and other safety details in the event of an emergency.
Reduced Costs for Guest Suites
The guest suites on site (2 available) are priced for both peak and off-peak usage. The cost is £56.90 per night during peak times and £45.50 per night off-peak. These suites are available for hire only by residents, Friends of Priory View, and Central Bedfordshire Council staff.
Peak Times
Peak times include:
- Bank holidays such as Christmas Day and New Year's Day (includes the day before, e.g., Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve)
- All Central Bedfordshire school holidays (including half-term, but excluding summer holiday dates in August)
Space for Hire
Discounted Prices for Friends of Priory View
Friends of Priory View enjoy discounted rates for hiring spaces at Priory View:
Space | Capacity (Based on fire safety) |
Friends of Priory View (One-off £16.60 admin fee to join) 4 hours, then per hour |
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First floor | 60 standing 40 seated |
£80.20, then £27.70 per hour |
Library | 20 seated | N/A |
Snapdragon Room | 12 | £57.10 full day £30.10 half day £13.80 per hour – charities only (minimum 2 hours) |