How to book the hall

OMBERSLEY MEMORIAL VILLAGE HALL
SANDYS ROAD, OMBERSLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR9 ODY

BOOKING FORM AND GENERAL HIRE AGREEMENT

TERMS AND CONDITIONS :

All hirers must be over the age of 18

The Memorial Hall will be inspected following every event to ensure everything has been left clean and tidy. Please note:

• All rubbish bags and empty bottles must be removed from the premises
• Any used nappies to be taken away with you
• All tables must be wiped down

*Should the hirer change any part of the booking at any time following the date on which the booking is made, an increase in rates may be applied. ** The damages deposit will be refunded in full within 7 days of the end of the hire provided that:

1. no loss or damage has been caused to the premises and/or contents
2. no complaints have been made to the Committee about noise or other disturbance during the period of the hire or as a result of the hire
3. no additional cleaning or rubbish removal is required after the hire

Any additional costs incurred as a result of this hire will be deducted from the Damages Deposit.  Should any further costs be incurred in excess of the deposit, the hirer will undertake to pay a sum agreed following an independent, professional assessment.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees will be as follows – please note that the 25% booking deposit is non-refundable

• Cancellation prior to one month of date of event – 50% of remaining 75% balance of hire fee
• Cancellation within less than one month of event – no refund

Liability

The Memorial Hall will not be liable for Client’s personal belongings during the hire period.

Events, Activities and Exhibitions

We will not provide indemnity in respect of Events, Activities and Exhibitions

1. where the event duration lasts longer than 48 hours
2. involving
   • weapons
   • professional sport teams or persons
   • bouncy castles and other inflatable devices
3. for Bodily Injury to any person taking part in contact sports (including martial arts)

CONDITIONS OF HIRE OF OMBERSLEY MEMORIAL HALL

The Hirer shall agree to:

Health and Safety Checklist

• Carry out the requirements of and be familiar with Conditions of Hire with regard to SAFETY of all users.
• Provide their own first aider.
• Use any electrical equipment brought in by the hirer safely in accordance with the instructions.

Supervision

• Be responsible for the supervision of all activities to ensure the hall’s fabric and contents are safe from damage however slight and to monitor the behaviour of all persons using the hall whatever their capacity.
• Adult Supervision at all times for young persons under the age of 18 years and for vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Make good or pay for the cost of all damage [including accidental damage] repairs or replacement to the village hall or to the fixtures, fittings or contents and loss of contents.
• Please do not use drawing pins, Sellotape or blue tack on the walls of the hall or in other rooms.
• Only traditional paper or flower petal confetti may be used in the outside areas. Under no circumstances may plastic, non-biodegradable shapes be used outside.
• If hirers use sound recording in the course of any event held in the Hall, it is their responsibility to take appropriate licensing actions with the relevant performing rights agency.
• The hirer agrees not to exceed the number of agreed attendees.

Period of Hire

• The time stated on the booking form for access to and vacating the Hall must be strictly adhered to.
• Access before and after your event for setting up and cleaning must be agreed with the booking secretary at the time of booking

Fire Precautions

• Read the Fire Precautions and Instructions document.
• Adhere to the non-smoking policy.
• Make themselves familiar with fire Emergency Exits which must be always left clear of any obstruction.
• Extinguisher points: Foyer, Hall, Stage.
• In an emergency advise the services of Ombersley Memorial Hall’s Postal Code WR9 0DY.

Health & Food Hygiene

• Observe all relevant food and hygiene legislation and regulations in preparing, serving or selling food.
• Read and comply with all the items on the Notice Sheet posted on the inside of the Kitchen.

Drink Licence - Duty of Responsibility and Care

• Not to sell or serve alcohol to or allow anyone under the age of 18 to drink alcohol.
• Not allow alcohol to be consumed on the car park.
• Ask anyone suspected of being drunk/or having drugs or acting in a disorderly way to leave the hall and will be removed from the surrounding area.

Give Consideration to Local Residents

• Allow no loud noise or nuisance during the hire period, particularly if smokers leave the hall.
• Ensure that vehicles park in an orderly way avoiding obstruction of the main road and drive away quietly.

Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy

• Users to take special care when dealing with Children and Vulnerable Adults.
• The hirer is responsible for the health and safety of children.
• Report any concerns, suspicions or alleged incident to the Nominated Trustee (in confidence)

End of Hire

• At the end of the hiring and before leaving, clean and tidy the premises, replace tables and chairs to their original positions.
• Use correct refuse bin outside and take away any items which can be recycled. Any used nappies to be taken away.
• Switch off all lights, close all windows and all doors. Check fire doors are closed securely. Turn off all electrical equipment used.
• If kitchen was used make sure the Electric Cooker, Water Heater and Dishwasher are turned off.
• Advise the Booking Secretary of any damage caused or of anything requiring attention. (bookings@ombersleymemorialhall.co.uk)
• First Aid Box – This will be kept in the Jubilee Room along with the Accident Book.