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Calvert Green Community Hall Terms & Conditions for Hire

By hiring Calvert Green Village Hall you agree to the following terms & conditions.  These T&C's apply to all users.


The hire of the hall does not cover the use of the 'Village Green' Permission to use the green should be sought from Bucks Council. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & LIABILITIES

It is the hirers resposibility to ensure the correct insurances, health and safety precautions and COVID measures are in place for the booking. 

  1. The Hirer is responsible (and will be recharged) for any damage to the premises, furniture and fittings.
  2. The Hirer is responsible for leaving the premises in a clean and tidy condition, as it was found, and may be recharged for any additional cleaning due to misuse of the premises.
  3. The CGCA and Parish Council will not be held responsible to the Hirer or any other person for damage to or the loss, theft or removal of any personal property arising from the hiring.
  4. The CGCA and Parish Council will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury arising from any cause whatsoever or for any loss due to machinery breakdown, electricity failure, leakage of water, fire, Government restriction, industrial action or Act of God, which may cause the Community Hall to be temporarily closed, or the hiring interrupted.
  5. The Hirer shall indemnify the CGCA and Parish Council from and against all claims, actions, demands and proceedings in respect of any damage, injury, loss, theft or removal or any loss sustained by any person in consequence thereof.
  6. The Hall is used entirely at the Hirer’s own risk. The CGCA and Parish Council accept no responsibility for any persons or their actions during any time the hall is hired out.
  7. The Hirer must notify the CGCA of any incidents immediatley and must ensure that any  3rd parties such as caterers, mobile discos etc have third party liability insurance in case of injury from their equipment.
  8. No copyright work should be performed in the Village Hall without the consent of the copyright owner.  The CGCA will not be liable for any claims, demands, actions and proceedings arising out of any infringement of copyright or the unauthorized playing or use of any recording apparatus occurring during the hiring.

PAYMENT

  1. Payment is due IN FULL within 3 days of receiving booking confirmation. Regular hirers are required to pay monthly in advance via bank transfer to the CGCA.
  2. Minimum initial booking of 1hour and thereafter half or full hours
  3. A safety deposit of £100 may be required at the time of the initial booking. This deposit will be returned only once the hall has been checked by a member of the CGCA after your hire on the condition that the hall has been left in acceptable order. The CGCA will notify the Hirer of any claims for deductions within 48 hours of completion of the Hiring such as damage, repairs or cleaning as a result of the hiring.
  4. All Hirers must vacate the premises by the time specified in the booking, to enable subsequent hirers access, and to avoid additional hourly hiring fees.
  5. Payment in full is required for any/all cancellations made 7 days or less prior to hire
  6. Groups/Businesses - Ceasing the regular booking will require one months advance notice 
  7. Groups/Businesses - Any/all changes to regular booking will require one months advance notice 
  8. Cancellation due to unforseen circumstances is at the discreation of the CGCA.

CONDITIONS

  • Any electrical equipment bought into the building for the use by the hirer or 3rd party should be PAT tested and in good condition.
  • Hire rates are full or half hourly rates. Full and half day rates may apply
  • All Hirers must vacate the premises by the time specified in the booking, to enable subsequent hirers access, and to avoid additional hourly hiring fees.
  • Payment terms are met. Failure to comply with the payment terms could result on cancellation of the booking
  • Payment in full is required for any/all cancellations made 7 days or less prior to hire.
  • The CGCA reserve the right to refuse any application for the hire of the Village Hall.  For commercial bookings the CGCA reserve the right to make enquiries into the standing of companies/person requesting a hiring.
  • The CGCA will arrange lighting, heating and access to facilities where necessary, but will not undertake any other duties in connection with the hiring. 
  • The hirer is responsible for the laying out of tables and chairs, providing access for third parties (i.e. disco or entertainers) and obtaining all necessary licenses (including DBS and public liability) for the hire.
  • The CGCA will require sight of any licenses issued on the Village Hall.
  • No decorations should be attached to the fabric of the building or extra lighting installed without the consent of the CGCA.
  • The use of smoke machines and sparklers are strictly prohibited due to their activation of the fire alarm.
  • Smoking and/or Vaping is NOT permitted in any part of the building. Smoking & Vaping is only permitted in the designated area outside of the hall.
  • Animals are not permitted in any part of the building unless consent has been granted by the CGCA.  
  • Ball games of anykind are not permitted in any area of the building
  • No BBQ's are permitted on the Village hall premises/patio/green/car park. 
  • Consent must be obtained from the CGCA if professional catering i.e hog roast is being considered   

The Hirer is responsible for the actions and damages caused by unruly or disorderly persons, during the Hiring.  The Hirer shall not permit any drunken or disorderly person, or any person deemed to be under the influence of drugs to remain in the Village Hall, for risk of damages, and will make arrangements for them to be escorted from the Village Hall as soon as possible.  No illegal drugs may be brought onto the premises. 

CCTV is in operation throughout the premesis and will be reviewed if and when necessary.

NOISE

If the level of noise emanating from the Village Hall is deemed to be excessive by any CGCA member, a warning will be given.  If the noise continues at levels deemed to be excessive the CGCA reserve the right to terminate the Hire.  This does not affect any other terms and conditions of Hire, such as the retention of Surety Bonds/Hiring fees due.

CLEANLINESS 

The Village Hall should be left in a clean and tidy state. Cleaning equipment is available in the corridor cupboard

  1. Table tops are to be wiped clean before being stored
  2. Chairs are to be stacked neatly before being stored
  3. All floors must be swept/vacumed. The floors should be washed if required
  4. Bins should be emptied and all rubbish should be put into rubbish sacks and sealed.  The sacks should then be placed in the outside bins provided.  Any additional rubbish that will NOT fit into the bins shall be taken away by the Hirer. 

CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS 

If the hiring is late at night, the Hirer is requested to advise their guests to leave the Community Hall quietly, closing car doors gently and to avoid loud talking outside the premises.

SALE OR SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL

You will need to seek permission from the CGCA if you intend to serve or sell licenceable products i.e. serve or sell alcohol. The CGCA are the Designated Premises Supervisors.

CAR PARKING

The Community Hall has designated car parking for all users. Cars should be parked considerately.  The CGCA does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for vehicles and their contents whilst parked on the premises and hirers are advised to inform their guests to lock their cars.

FIRE PROCEDURE

The Hirer shall be aware of the location of fire exits and ways out of the building, and the location of fire extinguishers and fire blankets.

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE evacuate the premises in an orderly manner using the exits.

Call the Fire Brigade, Calvert Green Community Hall is located at

Cotswolds Way, Calvert Green, Buckingham, MK18 2FJ.

  • DO NOT attempt to investigate smoke escaping from a closed room or store.
  • DO NOT attempt to put the fire out.
  • DO NOT stop to collect belongings.
  • DO set off the fire alarm on your way out.
  • DO get everyone out and away from the building and perform a roll call.
  • DO NOT re-enter the building until advised by the Fire Brigade.

ACCIDENTS

Carry out First Aid, and if appropriate call an ambulance. The Calvert Green Community Hall is located at; Cotswolds Way, Calvert Green, Buckingham, MK18 2FJ.

A First Aid box is kept in the kitchen and all incidents must be recorded in the Accident Book located in the kitchen.

CHANGE

The CGCA reserves the right to change or alter these terms and conditions of Hire.

Any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us

 

06/01/2022

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