Use of the Hall

The Committee does not accept any liability for personal injury to persons attending functions or for loss of or damage to any property brought onto the premises or stored on the premises or left behind.

The Hirer shall

1. use the premises only for the purposes described in the Hiring Agreement completed electronically on booking

2. not sub-hire, or use the premises or allow the premises to be used for any unlawful purpose or in any unlawful way

3. be responsible at the end of the hiring for leaving the premises and surrounds in a clean and tidy condition*, properly locked and secured unless directed otherwise, and any contents temporarily removed from their usual positions properly replaced, otherwise the Committee may make an additional charge

4. be responsible, during the period of the hiring, for supervising the premises, its fabric and the contents, including preventing damage, controlling the behaviour of anyone using the premises whatever their capacity, and supervision of car-parking arrangements so as to avoid obstruction of the highway and a nuisance to neighbours

5. not do anything or bring onto the premises anything which may endanger the premises or render invalid any insurance policies

6. ensure that all electrical appliances brought onto the premises are safe and in good working order, and used in a safe manner

7. pay the Committee for the cost of repair of any damage done to any part of the property including the curtilage or the contents of the building during the period of hiring or as a result of the hiring

8. ensure that the No Smoking policy is complied with

9. ensure that no animals except personal assistance dogs are brought onto the premises, unless otherwise agreed with the Committee

10. ensure that all fire exits are kept clear

11. keep the Keysafe code provided for access to the Hall secure

*Please leave the Hall and other areas in the condition in which you found it. There is cleaning equipment in the tall cupboard in the kitchen

Licenses & Regulations

The Hirer shall

1. ensure that all necessary licenses for the Hirer’s intended use of the Hall are obtained and produced to the Hall Manager / Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) upon request and displayed at the event. If necessary licenses are not obtained, the hire will be deemed cancelled without notice, and any deposit forfeited and fee payable, even if the event has begun. In the event that the DPS gives permission for the Hirer or other to sell alcohol, it is the Hirer’s responsibility to ensure that sure written authority of the DPS is obtained, displayed and complied with

2. ensure that all terms and condition attached to all necessary licenses or as imposed by the Committee, the DPS or by the Fire Authority, the Police, Buckinghamshire Council or other such bodies are complied with by all using the premises

3. in particular, the hirer shall ensure that: (i) minimal noise is made on arrival and departure; (ii) alcohol purchases within the premises is not taken outside the building to be consumed; (iii) when alcohol is for sale all children on the premises are accompanied and all children under the age of 12 have left the premises by 2230

4. ensure that any event held ends by the time agree in advance with the Hall Manager, and that the premises are cleaned and vacated within 30 minutes of the end of the event or as otherwise agreed, that any licensable activities end by the times stated in the relevant licenses

5. observe all relevant food health and hygiene legislation and regulations

6. ensure that any activities for children under 8 years old comply with the provision of the Children Act 1989 and that only fit and proper persons have access to the children

   In the event that any hire condition is contravened, the Committee have the right to forfeit all deposits paid

   January 2007, draft revisions made December 2023