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Terms and Conditions of Hire
This is a Community building and all users share responsibility for its care.
  • Tables and chairs are available in both rooms, and should be put away after use.
  • The stage curtains must be opened and closed using the wheel on the left hand side of the stage, near the emergency exit.
  • No animals are permitted, except guide dogs.
  • No candles or naked flames are permitted in the building.
  • No tables, chairs or crockery may be taken outside the building, except by agreement of the Management Committee.
  • Do not attach notices, etc., to the walls or the doors by pins, nails or sellotape.
  • Do not move the piano.

Accidents and Emergencies:
  • There is a First Aid box in the first cupboard on the right in the kitchen and one in the Corridor.
  • There is an Incident Book in the Kitchen.  Please write in any faults, accidents and breakages.
  • Please locate the fire exits and fire extinguishers when you arrive and ensure that they are not obstructed.  In case of fire, the Assembly Point is the War Memorial in the Market Place.

Check List for tidying up:
Hirers are asked to leave the building clean and tidy, ready for the next users.
  • Chairs and tables should be put back where they were found.
  • Please close the stage curtains after use. Use the wheel handle on stage.
  • Make sure the drop-down screen has been put away and return the control for it to the cupboard by the hearing loop control.
  • Turn off the switch for the hearing loop and loudspeakers and return the microphone to its cupboard.  Note the time it was used on the record sheet in the cupboard.
  • Please sweep the floor if necessary.
  • All rubbish must be removed from the building when you leave. Bring sacks for it.
  • All crockery and cutlery must be washed up and put away in the correct drawers or cupboards.
  • Kettles and water heaters should be emptied before you leave. 
  • All rubbish should be removed by the hirer.
  • No items of equipment may be stored in the building without the prior consent of the Management Committee.
  • Check that the emergency exit beside the stage is securely closed.
  • Check that the toilets are clean and tidy and that no-one is using them before you lock up.
  • Close the outer door on the snib, unless you have been asked to leave it unlocked for the next user.

The Management Committee reserves its right over lettings, 
and has the right of entry to the building at all times.

The Management Committee will not be held responsible 
for any items lost or damaged on the premises.
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