Scala Hall is an exciting new SU student and community space located above Co-Op in the heart of Oldfield Park. This large, spacious area is available for booking by student groups and can host activities for up to 60 people. With a small kitchen and a variety of different furniture from a big family-style dining table and sofas to moveable tables and chairs, the space can be reconfigured to suit your group's needs whether for a dance rehearsal, craft session or meal. A sound system, microphone and projector are coming soon - making it the perfect location for quiz nights or film screenings!
Scala is also open to students wanting a quiet space to revise and study. For this purpose, the space is usually available between the hours of 10-4pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and between 10-2pm on Wednesdays. Scala is usually booked up over the weekend with group activity so will not be available.
Please be mindful that groups will be able to book the space within the hours mentioned above so you may be asked to vacate the space at short notice. If you wish to find out if Scala is going to be available for individual use then please contact su-arts@bath.ac.uk
Scala Hall is also home to the Student Community Partnership (SCP) team.
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How to book for a group activity
Scala Hall is bookable for both regular weekly activity and for one-off bookings. Thursdays from 16:00-21:00 are available to book as "Event Evenings", ideal if you want to host a social or fun event in the city. If you want to book a regular slot, or see when else might be available, check our weekly schedule.
To request a booking please email your requested date, time and activity to your relevant area's team:
**Please note that if you are wanting to use Scala for individual use then you do not need to book as you can get access using your library card. Please refer to the terms of use**
FAQs
What time is Scala open?
Scala is available for group activity bookings 09:00-21:00, including weekends. If you have an evening booking, you must be finished and spaces vacated by 21:00 so as to allow enough time for clean up and re-setting of the space.
Scala is available the following times for individual study:
Monday- 10-4pm
Tuesday- 10-4pm
Wednesday- 10-2pm
Thursday- 10-4pm
Friday- 10-4pm
**Please note that you may have to vacate the premises at short notice if a group activity has been booked in**
Is Scala Hall accessible?
All areas in Scala Hall are fully accessible to wheelchair users via a lift and ramps.
How do we get to Scala Hall?
Getting to Scala Hall is easy as it's located directly above the Co-Op in Oldfield Park, adjacent to the new Scala accommodation and is just a 5-minute walk from the U1/U2 bus stops on Brougham Hayes. Entrance is via the Co-Op lobby on Shaftesbury Road (for both stair and lift entrances), access is by library card only.
How does access work?
Individual users will be granted access via their library card for access inbetween the times mentioned above.
Group bookings- the lead organiser will be granted access if the event is outside of the above times.
Can I host an event?
Absolutely! If hosting an event you'll need to remember to the maximum capacity of Scala Hall is 60 (including any event organisers). You'll also need to check if an event planner is needed as per the SU's usual policy or if your activity is covered by your standard risk assessment - your booking will only be confirmed once your event/activity has been approved. Note that as Scala Hall is located in the heart of the Oldfield Park community, noise should be kept to a minimum and the spaces vacated by 21:00.
Can we have food and drink?
Food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed, and you are welcome to use the kitchen to prepare these. Any groups using the kitchen must complete both the kitchen opening and closing checklists. It is strictly prohibited for students to consume alcohol in the premises and please leave the space as you found it.
What else do I need to know?
We want all users to enjoy Scala Hall and ask that all groups and individuals respect the space. Everyone must agree to our terms of use at the time of booking.