This scheme is designed for: 

• Independent class instructors (e.g. yoga, Pilates, fitness)  

• Tutors and educators  

• Workshop and creative facilitators  

• Community groups and local organisers  

• Small wellbeing or support-based businesses  

If you are building a regular audience for your sessions, this scheme is for you. 

The scheme applies to all our available hire spaces within the library hub. Each space is suitable for different types of activity — we can help you choose the best fit during enquiry or consultation. 

Burgundy Room: Our largest space can accommodate up to 100 people. 

• Exercise classes 

• Children’s activities 

• Art/craft workshops 

• Community events  

Teal Room: Our classroom space can accommodate up to 25 people.  

• Language classes and tutoring 

• Wellbeing/support classes 

• Creative workshops 

• Baby and toddler activities  

Studio space: Our small studio/meeting space can accommodate up to 5 people  

• Therapeutic/wellbeing practice 

• Coaching/Counselling services 

• Music rehearsals (acoustic only) 

• Meetings/remote working  

The scheme offers a structured introductory period: 

• Months 1–3: 50% of standard hourly hire rate  

• Months 4–6: 75% of standard hourly hire rate  

• After 6 months: standard hire rate applies + priority booking where available 

This is designed to help you establish your class or event before moving to full pricing. 

Yes. A minimum booking period of 3 months is required to join the scheme. We recommend 6 months to fully benefit from the promotional support and pricing structure.

We ask for a minimum 3-month commitment. After that, standard notice periods for cancellation apply (as per our usual hire terms).

The scheme is primarily designed for regular or recurring sessions. However, some one-off workshops may be considered depending on availability and fit.

All participants receive: 

• A free consultation with our social media manager  

• Promotion on our social media channels  

• Inclusion in our website listings (where applicable)  

• Features in our newsletters and community updates 

No. The scheme is designed to support both new and established instructors. If you are starting from scratch, the marketing support is specifically intended to help you build your audience.

That’s exactly what the consultation is for. We can help you: 

• Position your class effectively  

• Improve your social media presence  

• Identify your target audience  

• Plan a simple promotional strategy 

We review applications based on: 

• Suitability of the activity for the space  

• Community benefit  

• Potential for regular or recurring sessions  

• Availability within the schedule  

We aim to support a diverse range of community activities. 

You can book the spaces in advance monthly, termly or quarterly. We’ll keep you weekly slot booked in our calendar and invoice you monthly. 

We invoice monthly, in advance. Invoices are due on the 1st of each month and can be paid by bank transfer.

Yes, the spaces are available to book in the evenings and outside of library opening hours. An additional staffing fee applies. 

Burgundy Room - £48 per hour

Teal Room - £21.20 per hour

Studio - £15 per hour

Note these are the full prices. Our scheme starts at 50% off for the first three months.

All out-of-hours staffing is priced at £16.68 per hour.

Bookings made within library opening hours do not require staffing.  

We would love to hear about your class/event idea. Please fill out the form below and tell us more!