St Barnabas’
Church
Clarksfield, Oldham
St Barnabas’ Hall
We have two halls at St Barnabas’ Church, both set
within our spacious, modern building. They can be booked separately or
together. Both have access to good toilet facilities, including disabled
access.
The larger is large and modern, with a stage, and a
modern kitchen that was completely refurbished in late end of 2009. It can seat
about 140 people.
The smaller hall can comfortably seat about 40
people.
What are the
conditions of use?
How do I hire the Hall?
Please phone Mrs Joan
Platt on (0161) 652 8904, or download a copy of the application form here and send it to the Vicar.
What will it cost?
These charges came into effect on 1 January 2010
Fees for Charities
Use of
the main hall including kitchen
Minimum charge: £40.00 for a maximum of 3
hours £10.00 per hour or part over this period
Use of
the stage will attract additional charges of:
Minimum charge: £20 for a maximum of 3 hours
£5 per hour or part over this period
Use of
the electric piano by
negotiation and may attract an additional charge
Use of
the small hall
(use of kitchen will depend on availability)
Minimum charge: £35 for a maximum of 4 hours
£5 per hour or part over this period
Use of
whole building
Minimum charge: £80 for a maximum of 3
hours £10 per hour or part over this period.
Fees for one-off Local Authority,
commercial organizations, and for private booking
Use of
the main hall including kitchen
Minimum charge: £80.00 for a maximum of 3 hours
£20.00 per hour or part over this period
Use of
the stage will attract additional charges of:
Minimum charge: £40 for a maximum of 3 hours £10 per hour or part over this
period
Use of
the electric piano by
negotiation and may attract an additional charge
Use of
the small hall
(use of kitchen will depend on availability)
Minimum charge: £40 for a maximum of 3
hours £10 per hour or part over this period
Use of
whole building
Minimum charge: £160 for a maximum of 3
hours £35 per hour or part over this period
Charges
for organisations using the premises on a long-term,
daily or weekly basis will be negotiated separately, but based on the above.
What are the conditions of use?
1. The
agreed fee for the use of the accommodation must be paid
in advance of the hiring, together with a deposit of £50.00, which deposit will
be
refunded within seven days of the hiring unless:–
(a) There has been damage to the
accommodation, furniture or equipment for which the user is responsible
(b) Any of the accommodation s not left
in a clean and tidy condition,
In
which case the church shall be entitled to retain the whole or part of the
deposit as security for the cost of rectifying the damage and returning the
building to the state in which it was prior to hiring.
2. The
user is responsible for all damage (other than fair wear and tear) to the
accommodation or any of the fixtures and fittings or equipment, which is
occasioned in whatever way by the use of the accommodation.
3. The
accommodation may only be used by the organisation
and for the purpose and during the period indicated on the application form
submitted to the church.
4. After
the use of the accommodation it must be left in a clean and tidy condition with
all furniture and equipment left in the same position as a t the commencement
of the hiring and the user must ensure that all lights are turned out and all
doors and windows properly secured. (NOTE: If the premises requires extra
cleaning after use this will incur an extra charge of £10 per hour of work,
which will be taken from the deposit).
5. The
user must ensure that during the use of the accommodation that no person
smokes, and that no alcohol or illegal substance is supplied or consumed.
6. The
user must not leave in the accommodation any equipment, furniture or articles
of any kind.
7. The
user agrees that the church accepts no responsibility for injury or loss to
persons or property arising from 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 and the user will keep the church indemnified
against any claims for which the church is not responsible.
8. Where
premises are to be used by children, by signing the letting form the user
agrees to comply with the Government’s guidelines set out in the document ‘Safe
from Harm’.
9. The
user is responsible for any licenses required for music, etc.
10. No
part of the premises other than that agreed in the application form may be used
without prior authority of a church officer which will make the necessary
adjustment to the charges (Please see the note below).
11. The
user has a responsibility to notify the church of any defect in the
accommodation or in any of the church’s furniture or other equipment in the
accommodation.
12. The
building must be vacated no later than 11:00 pm. In the event of a booking
exceeding the agreed time an appropriate charge will be made.
13. Where
the hall is let for a regular or block booking the PCC reserves the right, with
prior notice, to cancel or change the booking if the accommodation is required
for a Parish activity. (In this event the full booking fee will be returned and
the PCC will not be liable to pay compensation to any person in respect of any
cancellation).
14. The
hirer will not use the premises for any unlawful purpose, or bring onto the
premises anything which may endanger users or the premises, or insurance
policies relating thereto.
15. The
hirer acknowledges that no tenancy is intended to be created between the PCC
and the hirer and no relationship of landlord and tenant exists between them.
16. The
user will comply with the provision of the church’s Health and Safety policy
and will ensure that all those using the accommodation are aware of the
appropriate safety procedures, i.e.
(a)
The premises is licensed for a maximum
of 150 people
(b)
The hirer must ensure that users are
aware of fire exits, etc.
NOTE: The use of the stage and/or the side room must be
booked separately on the application form and the correct fee must be paid as
set out in the table of fees.
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