As hirer you must ensure that the entire property, it’s grounds and contents are not damaged in any way. At the end of the booking, the hirer shall be responsible for cleaning and returning all equipment to its correct location and for leaving the whole site and building in a clean and tidy condition, properly locked and secured. If you are asked to pay a deposit, this will be returned to you once the booking is complete and all is found to be in order. However, part or all of it may be withheld if these conditions of hire are not met.

The hirer shall indemnify the committee to the cost of repair to any damage done to any part of the grounds, property and contents which may have occurred as a result of the hire. The premises must not be sub-hired or used for any unlawful purpose. No dangerous or highly inflammable substance may be brought onto the site. Nothing may be done in any respect that may endanger any insurances. The use of any smoke, pyrotechnic or similar special effects is strictly prohibited. Fireworks are forbidden for use on any part of the premises or grounds. No items with a naked flame, including cake candles; may be brought onto or used on the premises.

The hirer must be aged over 18 and must be present on site at all times. They may appoint a representative for this purpose (who must also be aged 18 or over) but must inform the booking secretary in advance. They will be responsible for the supervision and safety of the whole premises and for the wellbeing and behaviour of all persons, including children, on the site during the period of the hire.

The hirer shall not allow for the sale or consumption of alcohol without obtaining the correct licence. It is an offence to sell alcohol without a licence to do so. It is the hirers responsibility to obtain such a licence from the local licencing justices and to clearly display the licence at the function. They must adhere to all legal requirements of such a licence. They must also notify the hall booking secretary in advance. Any bar set up must be located in the small hall.

The hirer shall comply with all fire regulations and conditions made by the fire authorities or others. It is the responsibility of the hirer to familiarise themselves with the location of the fire bell. They must read the fire notice by the fire bell and observe the layout of the whole premises including the location and operation of all fire exits. All exits must be kept unlocked, free from obstruction and readily available for public egress. Fire extinguishers must only be used for the purpose for which they are intended. The hirer should familiarise themselves with the instructions of use alongside each fire extinguisher.

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You can download these terms and condition by clicking on the Download Conditions of Hire button. (Opens in a new window). Updated December 2024.

You will receive a letter which includes your access and vacate times and this additional information:

 Please do not abuse this especially during these Covid-19 times.

May we also take this opportunity to remind you of these few rules we ask to be upheld. You should also adhere to any extra Covid-19 instructions and requirements as instructed.

Please DO NOT allow any table to be placed touching any of the walls – it damages the paintwork

Please CLEAN and return ALL tables to their correct rack in the store at the end of each hire session. DO NOT leave that last one standing in the hall for the next hirer.

Please return ALL chairs to their positions as shown on the walls. There are 4 stacks in the small hall, 6 in the large hall and 4 in the ‘main road’ lobby. They must be stacked in 10s and be placed facing the wall. This is a health and safety requirement.

Please ensure that all of your group and personal belongings are put away properly or removed from site. We cannot be held responsible for any losses.