Norton Juxta Twycross

The HIRER will, during the period of the hire and any preparation time taken leading up to the hire, be responsible for:

• The supervision of the premises and its contents, their care, and safety from damage.
• The behaviour and safety of all persons using the premises whatever their capacity, and their acts in and around the village of Norton.
• The evacuation of the hall in the event of a fire (please see additional FRA notes).
• The supervision of car parking so as to avoid obstruction of the road and access to dwellings and without parking on soft verges and keeping fire exits clear at all times.
• The proper supervision (by at least two adults at all times), of persons under 18 years of age.
• The supervision and care of our piano, which is a valuable musical instrument and must not be used as a toy. If you intend to use the piano, please let us know so that we can arrange for it to be tuned.
• Cleaning cloths and tea towels are not provided – please bring sufficient for your requirements. Please note: When hiring the hall you have access to all areas except the small office, which will remain locked at all times.

The HIRER shall not:

• Sub-hire the premises.
• Allow the premises to be used for any unlawful purpose or manner.
• Do anything or bring onto the premises anything which might endanger the premises

The HIRER shall be responsible for ensuring that:

• All licences as may be needed for the sale and consumption of alcohol are obtained.
• The conditions of the licences are observed (the Publican will advise the limit of the liquor licence).
• The parking of cars at the hall is marshaled to maximize the use of car parking space adjacent to the hall. “Overspill” parking should be directed to the church side of Orton Lane or the field side of Main Street, and with proper consideration for the residents of Norton.
• All decorations (if any) are applied to the tops of the window pelmets or softwood batten at the top of the wall provided – otherwise please no pins, sellotape or Blu-tac.
• Music or other entertainment to be conducted at moderate levels, giving due consideration to the residents, so as not to disturb the peace.
• Music or other entertainment ceases on or before midnight (a hall licence requirement).
• Once the entertainment has commenced, all doors and windows on the Church side of the hall are closed, to minimize disturbance to residents.
• The keys to the hall are kept securely at all times and returned to the authorised key holder on completion of the hire. The security alarm must be set when the premises are vacated.
• Hirers and their guests leave the premises quietly and without disturbing village residents

At the end of the hire the HIRER shall be responsible for:

• Leaving the premises and surrounding areas in a clean and tidy condition.
• Returning the heating control to “low” 16 degrees C.
• Closing the fire doors and shutters between the main hall and kitchen area.
• Ensuring that all taps are properly turned off.
• Properly locking and securing the premises (including resetting the alarm) unless otherwise instructed by the authorised Hall representative.
• Replacing any contents temporarily removed from their usual position.
• Removing all food items and refuse and disposing of it in a lawful manner.

The HIRER shall indemnify the Village Hall Committee for the cost of repair or damage to the hall, its contents, or any other property within the village of Norton, which may occur as a result of the hire.

The Committee reserves the right to:

• Withdraw the hire if the hire fee and deposit are not paid prior to collection of the key and the start of the hire period.
• Cancel the hire in the event of the hall being required for an Election Polling Station, refunding monies paid as necessary.
• Withhold all or part the refundable deposit if any of the conditions of hire are not observed in full.
• Levy additional charges to recover unforeseen costs incurred as a result of the hire.

The HIRER must be at least 18 years of age.  

Thank you.