Terms & Conditions

The hirer shall:

  1. 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 car parking arrangements so as to avoid obstruction of the car park and the highway.
  2. 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 policies in respect thereof nor allow the sale of alcohol thereon without the appropriate licences.
  3. be responsible for obtaining such licences as may be needed for the sale or supply of intoxicating liquor or any other event requiring a licence. Information on acquiring these can be obtained from the Nash Mills Village Hall Management Committee.
  4. ensure that nothing is done on or in relation to the premises, in contravention of the laws relating to gaming, betting and lotteries.
  5. comply with all conditions and regulations made in respect of the premises by the Fire Authority, the Local Magistrates’ Court or otherwise, particularly in connection with any event which includes public dancing or music or other similar public entertainment or stage plays.
  6. If preparing, serving or selling food, observe all relevant food health and hygiene legislation and regulations.
  7. ensure that any electrical appliances brought to the premises and used there shall be tested safe and in good working order and used in a safe manner.
  8. be liable to pay Nash Mills Village Hall for any damage done to any part of the property, including the contents of the building, which occur during the period of the hiring by the user group if it is greater than the deposit paid.
  9. also be responsible for making arrangements to insure against any Public Liability and Third Party claims, which may lie against them whilst using the Nash Mills Village Hall. Note – (Nash Mills Village Hall is insured against any claims arising out of its own negligence).
  10. ensure that no animals (including birds) except working guide dogs and hearing dogs are brought into the hall, other than for any special event agreed by the Hall Management Committee
  11. 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 have access to the children.
  12. not carry out, or permit any fly posting, or any other form of unauthorised advertisements for any event taking place at the Nash Mills Village Hall, and shall pay the committee accordingly against all action, claims and proceedings arising from any breach of this condition. Failure to observe this condition may lead to prosecution by the local authority
  13. 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 total prices of all goods and services are prominently displayed, as shall be the organiser’s name and address.
  14. ensure a mobile phone should always be available for emergency use during the hire
  15. ensure all payments for the hire of the hall should be made at least one month before the date of the booking