Hall HIre

To check for availability and to book our Hall Please contact Maureen Scully our Booking Secretary tel 01704 822568 Maureen is usually available any day between 10.00am and 8.00pm.

If she is not available there is an answer phone service Maureen will be pleased to assist you in arranging your special event.

Please note the are a number of health and safety obligations associated with hiring a public building. We will ensure you have all the details before you complete your booking.

Below are our conditions of hiring which are designed to protect both parties

Village Hall Copy MAWDESLEY VILLAGE HALL CONDITIONS OF LETTING

1. The Mawdesley Village Hall Committee is the Management Committee for Mawdesley Village Hall and shall be here after referred to as the Lessor.

2. Parties occupying the Hall, other rooms or property (hereafter referred to as the Hirer) Will be responsible for the building in their care and its contents and fabrics, for any damage which may be caused during the time of occupation, and for the behaviour of all persons using the premises.

3. The Lessor at his discretion may request a deposit against the costs of possible damage prior to accepting a booking.

4. The Lessor will not be responsible for or accept any liability whatever for any loss, theft, damage or injury sustained on the Hirers property.

5. The Hirer shall not use the premises other than for the purpose stated on the hiring agreement. Any member or servant of the Lessor (if on the business of the Lessor) shall be admitted into the Hall during the time of any party, lecture or entertainment of any kind.

6) NO ALCOHOL may be brought onto the Premises for any reason.

7. Hire charges are to be paid before the day the Lessor occupies the Hall.

8. All Scenery used must be fireproof, electrical and mechanical equipment and installation shall meet current safety standards, conform to the requirements of the licensing authority and be PAT tested as appropriate.

9. (a) It is the responsibility of the Hirers to set out the premises to their own satisfaction. As the hirer you are the responsible person for the event/function, etc. you have legal duties with regards to the safety of those persons assisting or attending the event. Please read carefully and comply with the attached Emergency plan for The Temporary Responsible Person (b) If the Hirers wish to bring any equipment onto the premises then this shall be agreed with the Lessor prior to the event and must be removed within twenty four hours after the event. The Hirer agrees that any equipment left longer than this period can be disposed of. (c) Any decoration of the Hall is to be restricted to table decorations or those of a free-standing nature. NOTHING is to be affixed to the walls, doors, woodwork or other parts of the building. Under no circumstance must Drawing Pins, Blue Tack, or Sellotape be used. (d) The Hirer is responsible for ensuring that all relevant health and hygiene legislation and regulations are complied with in respect to preparing and serving food. (e) It is THE HIRERS responsibility to remove any food before the building is vacated.

10. IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH OUR LICENCE NO MORE THAN 200 PERSONS SHALL BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES.

11. A non refundable booking deposit of 25% general hire, and £25.00 for functions shall be paid before the booking can be confirmed.

12. A booking period may be shared between organisations but must be subject to the prior approval of the lessor.

13. The Hirer shall ensure that any activities for children comply with current child protection regulations and provisions, and that only fit and proper persons have access to the children.