London Street United Reformed Church Conditions of Use.
- All communications about bookings must be made in writing and addressed to the bookings Secretary. If preliminary enquiries have been made by email they must be confirmed in writing.
- Seven clear days notice of cancellation must be given, in writing, to the Bookings Secretary otherwise user's charges will have to paid.
- Accounts must be paid within one month of dispatch, any group in arrears with payments due is liable to forfeit bookings
- The Church reserves the right to decline a booking without giving reasons.
- It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that access to the premises is possible at the relevant time; the bookings secretary should be consulted. Keys must be returned immediately after use.
- The premises must be vacated by the end of the period for which they have been booked.
- No alcoholic drinks may be brought on to the premises except with prior permission from the Church Elders' Meeting. No smoking and no animals (except guide dogs ) are permitted on the premises.
- All users are expected to leave the premises in a clean and tidy state; tables and chairs should be replaced in their original positions. Pianos must not be moved.
- Kitchens may be used for the preparation of light refreshments, any use beyond this is by prior arrangement and instruction.
- The use of the organ and pianos is by prior arrangement.
- Those using Church premises are responsible for any damage to the property arising out of their use and a refundable bond may be required at time of booking as a surety.
- No gambling, gaming or raffles are allowed on the premises.
- Users must have their own liability insurance. The Church accepts no responsibility for loss, damage or injury to any person or property, or theft, liability or expense suffered by any person during or as a result of the use of the premises. All persons using the Premises or bringing personal belongings to the Premises do so entirely at their own risk.
- Advertising - this must be confined to an 'A' board. No advertising banners, flags or posters are to be attached to the Church building or notice boards
- Security - The side door to May Place must be locked at all times (the knob on the inside secures this); the London Street door must also be locked from the inside unless one of your group is posted in the Concourse to prevent unauthorised entry. There is a bell for the use of late comers. The last person to leave must check that windows are closed, all lights and cookers turned off. If electrical appliances or lights are left on after use a charge will be made. That person must then leave by the London St. door and physically lock it from the outside with the key.
- There is a Defects Book in the downstairs kitchen. Please let us know if bells, lights etc. are not working.