Conditions of Hire of a room in the Community Centre

Conditions of use

St Stephen’s Parochial Church Council are responsible for the Community Centre and reserve the right to cancel any booking on the giving of reasonable notice.

We have a strict ‘No Smoking’ policy in the Centre -
anyone wishing to smoke should go out to the courtyard or pavement.

For health and safety: ensure on entry that the lounge door to the pavement and gate padlock are unlocked as these are fire exits; there is a first aid kit and accident book in the kitchen (please inform the office of any kit used so it may be replaced).

Please note:

• Use only those halls you have booked and paid for.
• Do not use the halls for bingo or other forms of gambling or for clairvoyance etc.
• Do not sell alcohol on the premises. Prior approval must be obtained from the church office for the consumption of alcohol on the premises.
• Check copyright regulations before showing any slides, film shows or videos, and ensure you have a license from the appropriate local authority for any performances of music, dancing or stage plays.
• Ball games can only be played in the middle hall, i.e. The Games Hall (using light plastic or foam balls).
• The use of roller skates, roller blades or skateboards is not permitted.
• Please do not stick any pictures, notices etc. on the walls without prior permission.
• Please do not wear shoes that mark the floor, especially when playing sports.

Please check before you leave that:

• All furniture, equipment, crockery or cutlery you have used or moved has been returned to where you found them (stacking chairs a maximum of 5 high).
• Any urns or kettles used have been completely emptied (this prevents the build up of limescale).
• All lights and taps are turned off and that the toilets are presentable.
• The halls used are clean and tidy (there is a vacuum cleaner under the stairs in the lobby for your use and an extension lead).
• All rubbish is taken away with you (a black bag is provided for your convenience).

Please report all breakages or any problems with the
buildings to the church office (01732 771977). Lost Property will be retained in the office for 4 weeks.

A retention of £25 is required when booking, which will be refunded provided the premises are left clean and in good order. The hirer will be required to pay for any damage or extra cleaning that may be necessary.