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STEWKLEY VILLAGE HALL CONDITIONS OF HIRE
If the Hirer is in any doubt as to the meaning of the following, the Booking Clerk or Hall Secretary should immediately be consulted.
1 SUPERVISION
The Hirer shall, during the period of the hiring, be responsible for: supervision of the premises, the fabric and the contents; their care, safety from damage however slight or change of any sort and the behaviour of all persons using the premises whatever their capacity; including proper supervision of the car parking arrangements so as to avoid obstruction of the highway. As directed by the Hall Secretary, the Hirer shall make good or pay for all damage (including accidental damage) to the premises or to the fixtures, fittings or contents and for loss of contents.
2 USE OF PREMISES
The Hirer shall not use the premises for any purpose other than that described in the hiring agreement and shall not sub-hire or use the premises or allow the premises to be used for any unlawful purpose or in any unlawful way nor do anything or bring onto the premises anything which may endanger the same or render invalid any insurance polices in respect thereof nor allow the consumption of alcohol thereon without prior notification to the Committee and procurement of appropriate licences.
3 LICENCES
Stewkley Village Hall has a Premises Licence, number 05/02235/LAPRE (PR0367), issued by Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC). This licence covers most activities envisaged by the Management Committee; including the sale of alcohol (provided this is done under the supervision of the Stewkley Village Hall Designated Premises Supervisor {DPS}).
The use of the Hall's approved DPS to provide Alcohol at your event is strongly recommended, please contact the bookings clerk for the DPS contact details.
Should your event fall outside the list below of activities licensed by AVDC or you do not wish to use the Hall's DPS for the sale of alcohol you will need to apply to Aylesbury Vale DC for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN).
Please note: A premises can only receive 12 TENs in any calendar year and they cannot be immediately adjacent to one another. As such the Committee cannot guarantee the availability an appropriate TEN. The issuing by AVDC of a TEN will be on a first come first served basis. The Committee cannot be held responsible for the failure to successfully apply for a TEN and the normal cancellation conditions will apply. Contact AVDC on 01296 585858 or via www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk and then searching for 'Temporary events'.
Licensable Activities and hours:
Sale of Alcohol:
Sunday to Thursday 11:00 - 23:00,
Friday 11:00 - 01:00, Saturday 11:00 - 00:00 Performance of Dance:
Everyday 12:00 - 00:00
Exhibition of Film:
Everyday 10:00 - 23:00
Performance of Live Music:
Everyday 10:00 - 01:00 - (No discos or
groups on Sundays)
Performance of Recorded Music:
Everyday 10:00 - 01:00 - (No discos or
groups on Sundays)
Provision of Facilities for
Dancing:
Everyday 10:00 - 01:00
Performance of a Play:
Everyday 10:00 - 23:30
Other Entertainment of a similar
description to Music/Dancing:
Everyday 10:00 - 00:00
The opening hours of the premises
are:
Everyday 06:00 - 01:30
New Year's Eve 11:00 - 00:30
The Village Hall holds a licence with the Performing Right Society (PRS) covering the live performance of copyright music.
If recorded music is to be used a Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) licence may be required. Contact PPL for 020 7534 1000 or see http://www.ppluk.com/ for further details.
4 NOISE
The Hirer shall ensure that the minimum of noise is made on arrival and departure, particularly late at night and early in the morning. Car doors banging, music and loud talk in the car park disturbs local residents.
5 CHILD AND VULNERABLE PERSONS POLICY
The Hirer shall ensure that all events involving Children and / or Vulnerable Persons have a suitable Child and Vulnerable Persons Policy in place prior to the event to ensure all relevant guidance and regulations are complied with.
Hirers can refer to the NSPCC (www.nspcc.org.uk) or Action on Elder Abuse (www.elderabuse.org.uk - 0808 808 8141) amongst others, for further details.
Hirers need to be aware that unless the whole Hall is booked, communal areas may be shared with other hirers and appropriate supervision will need to be provided.
6 GAMING, BETTING AND LOTTERIES
The Hirer shall ensure that nothing is done on or in relation to the premises in contravention of the law relating to gaming, betting and lotteries.
7 PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLIANCE
The Hirer shall comply with all conditions and regulations made in respect of the premises by the Fire Authority and Local Authority as set out within the Hiring Agreement, the Conditions of Hire, the Safety instructions and any conditions of a TEN, if applicable.
8 HEALTH, HYGIENE AND SMOKING
The Hirer shall, if preparing, serving or selling food, observe all relevant food health and hygiene legislation and regulations.
Stewkley Village Hall is now a non-smoking premises and as such smoking is strictly prohibited in all internal areas of the hall.
9 STAGE
The Hirer shall be aware that there are no barriers at the edges of the stage and that the stage is out of bounds to unsupervised children.
10 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE SAFETY
The Hirer shall ensure that any electrical appliances brought by them to the premises and used there shall be safe and in good working order, and used in a safe manner.
11 RISK ASSESMENT
The Hirer shall be responsible for undertaking a Risk Assessment of their facilities, equipment and activities.
12 INDEMNITY
The Hirer shall indemnify and keep indemnified each member of the Village Hall management committee and the Village Hall's employees, volunteers, agents and invitees against (a) the cost of repair of any damage done to any part of the premises including the curtilage thereof or the contents of the premises and (b) all claims in respect of damage or loss of property or injury to persons arising as a result of the use of the premises (including the storage of equipment) by the Hirer.
The Hirer shall take out adequate insurance to insure the Hirer and members of the Hirer's organisation and invitees against all claims arising as a result of the hire and on demand shall produce the policy and current receipt or other evidence of the cover. Failure to produce such policy and evidence of cover will render the hiring void and enable the Hall Committee to re-hire the premises to another hirer.
(The Village Hall is insured against any claims arising out of its own negligence).
13 ACCIDENTS AND DANGEROUS OCCURRENCES
The Hirer must report all accidents involving injury to the public to a member of the Village Hall management committee as soon as possible and complete the relevant section in the Village Hall's accident book. Any failure of equipment, either that belonging to the Village Hall or brought in by the Hirer, must also be reported as soon as possible. Certain types of accident or injury must be reported on a special form to the local authority. The Hall Secretary will give assistance in completing this form, if required. This is in accordance with the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR).
14 ANIMALS
The Hirer shall ensure that no animals (including birds) except guide dogs are brought into the premises, other than for a special event agreed to in advance by the Village Hall. No animals whatsoever are to enter the kitchen at any time.
15 COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHILDREN ACT 1989
The Hirer shall ensure that any activities for children under eight years of age comply with the provisions of the Children Act of 1989 and that only fit and proper persons, with appropriate Criminal Records Bureau clearance, have access to the children.
16 FLY POSTING
The Hirer shall not carry out or permit fly posting or any other form of unauthorised advertisement for any event taking place at the premises, and shall indemnify and keep indemnified each member of the Village Hall's management committee accordingly against all actions, clams and proceedings arising from any breach of the condition. Failure to observe this condition may lead to prosecution by the local authority.
17 SALE OF GOODS
The Hirer shall, if selling goods on the premises, comply with Fair Trading Laws and any code of practice used in connection with such sales. In particular, the Hirer shall ensure that the total prices of all goods and services are prominently displayed, as shall be the organiser's name and address and that any discounts offered are based only on Manufacturers' Recommended Retail Prices.
18 CANCELLATION
If the Hirer wishes to cancel the booking before the date of the event and the Village Hall is unable to obtain a replacement booking, the question of the payment of the fees shall be at the discretion of the Village Hall, retaining all or part of any deposit or balance as deemed appropriate depending on notification period.
The Village Hall reserves the right to cancel this hiring by written notice to the Hirer in the event of:
(a) The premises being required for use as a Polling Station for a Parliamentary or Local Government election or bye-election
(b) The Village Hall management committee reasonably considering that
(i) such hiring leading to a breach of licensing conditions, if applicable, or other legal or statutory requirements,
or
(ii) unlawful or unsuitable activities will take place on the premises as a result of this hiring
(c ) the premises becoming unfit for the use intended by the Hirer, including, but not limited to, Hall repair or refurbishment.
In any such case the Hirer shall be entitled to a refund of any deposit already paid, but the Village Hall shall not be liable to the Hirer for any resulting direct or indirect loss or damages whatsoever
19 END OF HIRE
The Hirer shall be responsible for leaving the premises and surrounding area in a clean and tidy condition, ensuring that the table tops are wiped clean before being stacked in the cupboard, and that the Hall is properly locked and secured unless directed otherwise and any contents temporarily removed from their usual positions properly replaced, otherwise the Village Hall shall be at liberty to make an additional charge.
20 STORED EQUIPMENT
The Village Hall accepts no responsibility for any stored equipment or other property brought on to or left at the premises, and all liability for loss or damage is hereby excluded. All equipment and other property (other than authorised stored equipment) must be removed at the end of each hiring or fees will be charged for each day or part of a day at the hire fee until the same is removed.
The Village Hall may, at its discretion:
(a) In respect of stored equipment, failure by the Hirer either to pay any storage charges due and payable, remove the same within 7 days after the agreed storage period has ended.
(b) In respect of any other property brought on to the premises for the purpose of the hiring, failure by the Hirer to remove the same within 7 days after the hiring, dispose of any such items by sale or otherwise on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit, and charge the Hirer any costs incurred in storing and selling or otherwise disposing of the same.
21 ALTERATIONS / FIXINGS
No alterations or additions may be made to the premises nor may any fixtures be installed or placards, decorations or other articles be attached in any way to any part of the premises, other that to the hooks provided, without the prior written approval of the Hall Secretary. Any alteration, fixture or fitting or attachment so approved, shall at the discretion of the Village Hall, remain in the premises at the end of the hiring and become the property of the Village Hall or be removed by the Hirer who must make good to the satisfaction of the Village Hall any damage caused to the premises by such removal.
22 The Hirer, not being a person under 18 years of age, herby accepts responsibility for being in charge of and on the premises at all times when the public are present (via authorised representative, if appropriate) and for ensuring that all conditions of the Public Entertainment and other licences relating to management and supervision of the premises are met.
23 There shall, in addition to the Hirer, be a minimum of 2 competent attendants on duty on the premises to assist people entering and leaving, none of who shall be less than 18 years of age. If most of the audience is under 18 the number of attendants shall be not less than six. All persons on duty shall have been instructed as to their essential responsibilities in the event of fire or other emergencies, including attention to disabled persons, the location and use of the fire fighting equipment available, how to call the fire brigade and evacuation procedure.
Additional attendants are required if the audience is mostly under 16, or if there are many disabled people present.
24 The number of people on the premises shall not exceed for: Dancing 180, Seated Theatre Style 180, Dinners etc. 120.
25 All means of exit from the premises must be kept free from obstruction and immediately available for instant free public exit.
26 The emergency lighting supply illuminating all exit signs and routes must be turned on during the whole of the time the premises are occupied.
27 The Fire Brigade shall be called to any outbreak of fire, however slight, and details thereof shall be given to the representative of the management committee.
In the event of a fire, the Hall should be evacuated in an orderly manner using the appropriate exits, and the Fire Brigade called.
The exact location of the fire exits and fire extinguishers must be noted before the Hall is occupied and the manner of opening fire doors should be made know to your guests. A sketch plan showing locations of these is shown on the reverse of this sheet.
28 Performances involving danger to the public shall not be given.
29 Highly flammable substances shall not be brought into, or used in any portion of the premises.
30 No internal decorations of a combustible nature (e.g. polystyrene, cotton wool) shall be erected without the consent of the management committee.
31 No unauthorised heating appliances shall be used on the premises when open to the public without the consent of the management committee. Portable Liquefied Propane Gas (LPG) heating appliances shall not be used.
32 After the times set out in the Hiring Agreement only those helping to clear up the Hall shall be in the Hall. Failure to comply with this will result in the forfeiture of the Special Deposit.
33 The hiring agreement constitutes permission only to use the premise and confers no tenancy or other right of occupation on the Hirer.
34 The Hirer acknowledges that they have received instructions in the following matters:
o The action to be taken in the event of fire. This includes calling the fire brigade and evacuating the hall.o The location and use of fire equipment, including diagram of location.
o Escape routes and the need to keep them clear.
o Method of operation of escape door fastenings.
35 In advance of the entertainment or play the Hirer shall check the following items:
o That all fire exits are unlocked and panic bolts in good working order.o That all escape routes are free of obstruction and can be safely used.
o That any fire doors are not wedged open.
o That exit signs are illuminated.
o That there are no obvious fire hazards on the premises.