Hire Prices

Hire Prices-Village Groups

1. Fire regulations require that when the Hall is in use all exits must remain clear at all times. THERE MUST BE NO SMOKING WITHIN THE BUILDING.

2. Any damages or breakages must be reported to the Manager as soon as possible after the incident and the cost of making good such damage or breakages may be borne by the Hirer from the retention charge.

3. Crockery if used, must be washed and replaced. The cookers must be left clean, all tables wiped down before stacking and ALL RUBBISH TAKEN AWAY FROM THE HALL.

4. The Hirer is responsible for good order and behaviour and must not sub-let or transfer the booking to another party

5. The premises shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which permission has been granted.

6. At the end of any period for which the Hall is hired, the Hirer shall clear it of all equipment, which has been brought in. The tables and chairs should be returned to their original places. All lights must be turned off and the Hall left in a clean and tidy condition. By agreement with the Manager it may be possible for Hirers to return to the Hall on Sunday mornings to finish tidying if required.

7. Before leaving the Hall it must be securely locked at all points of access

8. The Management Committee accepts no responsibility for personal belongings including coats and clothing left in any part of the building.

9. The Hirer shall be responsible for obtaining licenses that may be needed for the consumption of alcoholic liquor and for the observance of same, also all other regulations appertaining to the premises stipulated by the Fire authority, Local authority, Local Magistrates Court or otherwise.

10. The Committee reserve the right to cancel the hiring in the event of the Hall being required for an emergency, Governmental or any such other business, in which event the Hirer shall be entitled to a full refund of the deposit paid.

11. In the event of the Hall or any part thereof being rendered unfit for use for which it was hired (by accidental damage or act of God sustained previously) the Committee shall not be liable to the Hirer for any resulting loss or damage

12. The scale of charges may be revised at any time at the Management Committee’s discretion

13. All fees must be paid prior to the keys being handed out.

14. The Hirer and/or their invitees shall not cause any nuisance or annoyance to the occupiers of adjoining property or do any act or thing which may cause damage to such adjoining properties.

15. The Hirer hereby acknowledges that it is an offence to cause or permit to be caused any noise amounting to a nuisance and agrees that during any function when amplified music is played, steps are taken to ensure that the volume is maintained at a level, which will not cause a nuisance to the inhabitants of the neighbourhood. IN NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS MUSIC TO BE PLAYED AFTER 11.45 P.M.

16. The Hirer will personally ensure that when persons leave the Hall during or after a function they will do so in a quiet and reasonable manner. Children should not be allowed to run loose outside the Hall at any time

17. Unless otherwise arranged, keys must be returned immediately after hire to the Manager. Mrs R Windus 51 Beagles Wood Road Pembury Kent TN2 4HZ or a penalty may be incurred.

18. Not less than two weeks notice must be given if a booking is not required otherwise the hire charge will still be applied.

19. The Management Committee’s decision as to the application of these Rules and Conditions shall be final and conclusive

NOTE; The attention of Hirers is drawn to the need for them to make their own arrangements for insurance in respect of claims which might be made by persons for injury or damage arising out of this hiring. The Management Committee’s Insurance covers their own liabilities only, and not that of the Hirer.

By order of the Pembury Village Hall Management Committee.

 

Mr J.Hawker

Chairman