Chargeable bookings are only firm on receipt of 1/3 deposit. The deposit is not returnable.
The User undertakes to ensure that activities booked, and any other incidental activities occurring during use, do not conflict with the Christian faith of the church. [info] The User undertakes to use the accommodation only for the purpose and during the period agreed, and to ensure that the limits for the maximum number of persons per room are adhered to. The church reserves the right to terminate the event without liability and retaining all charges, if the use is altered, the conditions are not met, or the event exceeds the agreed period. Where extensions to the period or scope of use occur, the User undertakes to pay charges for the extended use.
At the end of use, the User undertakes to leave the accommodation in a clean and tidy state, with all furniture and equipment provided in its original condition and position.
The User undertakes to remove all items brought into the building at the end of the period of use. The church reserves the right to dispose of any items left without permission on the premises at the end of the period of use, or to charge for their storage.
No smoking is permitted inside the building. The User undertakes to enforce this condition.
No dogs are permitted other than guide dogs.
Sound levels in the main hall should not exceed 93dBA or lower limit applied, in the small hall 87dBA. Any other instructions about limiting disturbance to neighbours must be adhered to.
The User will advise if they are charging admission to their event, or selling any product or service during the event. Where charges are made the User is responsible for ensuring all relevant licences are in place, and will supply copies if requested.
All advertising of events at the church, or use of the outside of the church or pavement outside must be approved by the church in advance. The church’s image is important to us, and can be affected by event advertising. Use of the venue does not automatically confer the right to advertise events.
The User is responsible for all liability arising from his activity. The User agrees that the church accepts no responsibility for injury or loss to person or property arising out of the use of the accommodation apart from such injury or loss which arises from the church’s responsibility for the general maintenance of the accommodation, furniture or other equipment. The User agrees to keep the church indemnified against any claims for which the church is not responsible.
The User is responsible for any damage, other than fair wear and tear, which occurs to the accommodation or fixtures and fittings during the use, however it is caused, and undertakes to reimburse the church all costs of repair or replacement.
Loss of personal property. The church is a public building, and the User should ensure that any property brought into the building is kept secure or supervised. The church will not accept any responsibility for loss or damage to unlocked personal property on its premises.
Loss of church property. The User is responsible for the security of the areas booked, and for ensuring the bona fide of all persons they admit throughout unlocked areas of the building. The User agrees to make good any losses of church property arising from persons they admit.
The User will comply with any Health and Safety instructions provided in writing, and with instructions given by the Health and Safety Officer. The User will familiarise himself with the accommodation and appropriate safety procedures, and will ensure safety systems are not interfered with, exit routes are kept clear, and hazards are prevented. No electrical equipment may be brought on site without permission.
The User undertakes to notify the church of any defects in accommodation or equipment of which they become aware, and to do so promptly where safety might be put at risk.
Where the premises are to be used by children, the User agrees to ensure that appropriate child protection and safety procedures are followed, complying with the Government’s guidelines in the document “Safe from Harm”.
Where the church is unable to complete the contract, liability is limited to the return of hire charges.
