Terms & Conditions
Thank you for choosing Thorpe Satchville Village Hall. To ensure a safe and smooth event for everyone, please read the following terms carefully. By confirming your booking, you agree to the conditions outlined below.
Payment & Booking
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Full payment must be made prior to the event.
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Payment can be made via BACS to the following account:
Account Name: Thorpe Satchville Village Hall
Sort Code: 20-63-66
Account Number: 60015733 -
Your booking will only be confirmed once payment has been received.
Use of Hall & Timings
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Your booking is for the agreed time only.
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Any overstay will incur a pro-rata surcharge (based on your hire rate).
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Please ensure you allow time for setup and clean-up within your booking window.
Cleaning & Rubbish
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The hall must be left in the same clean and tidy condition as it was found.
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All rubbish must be removed by the hirer at the end of the event.
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Black bin bags are provided.
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Recyclable items (glass, plastic, cans) can be placed in the brown bins at the side of the hall.
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Any breakages or damage must be reported to the Bookings Secretary and will need to be paid for so that replacements can be arranged.
Play Equipment & Outdoor Use
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The hirer is fully responsible for any play equipment used, whether indoors or on the adjacent playing field (e.g. bouncy castles).
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The contract for any hired equipment (e.g. inflatables) is between the hirer and the supplier, not with the Village Hall Committee.
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If you are using outdoor space or bringing play equipment:
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You must ensure the equipment supplier has appropriate insurance, including Public Liability Insurance.
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It is the hirer’s responsibility to check this before the event.
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Bar & Alcohol
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If the Village Hall Committee is running the bar, all profits from the bar go to the Village Hall. This must be agreed in advance if required.
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If you intend to supply or sell alcohol yourself, you must notify the committee in advance and may need to obtain a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) from the local authority.
Fire Safety Protocol
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The hirer is the designated Fire Safety Responsible Person during the event. They must:
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Read and understand the Fire Safety Procedure (provided with the booking)
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Familiarise themselves with:
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All emergency exits
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The location of fire extinguishers and fire blanket
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The full postal address of the hall
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The assembly point
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Ensure emergency exits are kept clear at all times.
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In the event of a fire, contact a committee member immediately.
Cancellations
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Cancellations made with more than 3 weeks’ notice will receive a full refund of any deposit paid.
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Cancellations made less than 3 weeks before the event will result in the loss of the deposit.
Final Notes
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By hiring the hall, you agree to these terms and take responsibility for all activities during your hire period.
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The Village Hall Committee reserves the right to withhold all or part of the deposit in the event of damage, overstay, or failure to comply with these terms.