Terms and Conditions
By submitting this form you are confirming that you have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions listed below of any resulting hire. We reserve the right at our sole discretion to modify the Terms and Conditions at any time.
The hall provides excellent value in an outstanding location and we are pleased to see members of the community use it for a variety of events. It is run and maintained by volunteers who live locally, so we ask you to please respect and abide by our following conditions of hire.
1. General Cancellations Policy
This is applied at the discretion of the Bookings Secretary:
Notified 6 weeks in advance, no charge. Notified less than 6 weeks, 50% charge.
2. Payment
This will be required in full in advance of the event (to be advised by Bookings secretary). Any breakages, damages, extra cleaning required will be charged after the event.
Our preferred payment method is via BACS transfer to the TSB:
Account No: 02501983
Sort Code: 309660
Please use your full name as a reference.
3. Noise/Music
Due to the village location, music or discos should finish by 11pm. Bookings Secretary.
4. Numbers
The hall will comfortably seat 70 people at 25 tables, and up to 100 for a less formal arrangement. Please discuss higher numbers with Booking Secretary.
5. Licences
It is the Hirer’s responsibility, if alcohol is being sold, to obtain a Temporary Events Notice (TEN) from East Northants District Council.
6. Clear-up and Rubbish
The Hirer is expected to clean all areas on leaving the hall. All rubbish must be cleared away by the Hirer. Basic washing up items will be supplied. If you are a large event we request you bring additional supplies. T-towels are NOT supplied by the hall. The hall and car park must be cleared by 11.30 pm.
7. Decorations
Hooks have been provided all round the hall for you to use for decorations. NO additional fixings should be made. Discuss any additional requirements with the Bookings Secretary.
8. Public Liability Insurance
Hirers running classes are responsible for public liability insurance of all participants in any event and for insuring all properties and equipment belonging to the hirer. Proof of Public liability insurance must be given to the Bookings Secretary prior to the hire period.
9. Car Parking
The car park holds a maximum of around 20 cars. The car park is generally open to the public so if you require exclusive use of it, we have provided a chain which can be put between the pillars at the start of your hire period and removed at the end. Please do not park in Church Street or the King’s Head car park.
10. Fire risk
The use of naked flames, candles, smoke machines, lasers, pyrotechnics or firework displays are not permissible within the hall or any part of the surrounding area.
11. Smoking policy
The Hirer must ensure that the No Smoking policy within the confines of the building are strictly adhered to.
12. BBQs and hog roasts
These can be accommodated under some circumstances - please check with Bookings secretary
13. The hall is not licensed for Television use or the use of personal entertainment devices for access to services such as BBC IPlayer. Access to such services is not allowed.
