Is the hall licensed for the sale of alcohol?

No. A Temporary Event Notice will have to be obtained

What is the capacity of the hall?

For the safety of hirers and their guests, the following limitations apply under the fire regulations:

Tatham Hall 100 Persons

Morgan Room 40 Persons

Cox Room 15 Persons

Do I need to take the rubbish away or is a bin provided?

All rubbish needs to be taken away. Please bring your own sacks.

Do I need to bring cleaning equipment?

No, we provide a mop and bucket for spillages, and a push along cleaner, brooms etc. for cleaning the hall after use although cleaning products such as sprays, cloths, detergents are not available.

Is there disabled access to the hall?

Yes. The hall has a slope at the front and rear of the building for wheelchair access and a disabled toilet.

Can we gain access from the rear of the building?

No

What time should we leave the premises and can we return and clean the hall the next day?

Music MUST STOP before 22:30 and the hall cleaned and vacated by 23:00. All hall hirer’s and their guests should leave the premises quietly as the hall is situated in a residential area. It is NOT POSSIBLE to return and clean the hall the next day. Please ensure that your booking covers setting up/clearing up time. There will be an extra charge if this time is extended. All doors and windows must be closed and no use of outside space after 21:30.

When do I pay the hire charge and how and when will I get the keys?

On booking the hirer will be asked to review terms of hire on our website and confirm they understand these conditions. Hire costs will be charged and invoiced for at the time of booking confirmation. In certain circumstances a Security Deposit will be required this is also invoiced at the point of booking confirmation. The keys to the premises are to be collected and returned from an address to be advised at the time of booking and once payment has been received for booking.

When will my Security deposit be refunded? Your deposit will be refunded, in full, within 28 days as long as the hall and outside areas, at the front and rear of the building, are left clean and tidy, with no damage or noise complaints. Hirer will need to provided The bookings secretary with account details for security deposit to be returned to.

Partial or whole deposits may be retained if the Terms and Conditions of hire are breached. This includes leaving the hall without cleaning; (all banners, balloons, blue tack, drawing pins etc should be removed); tables and chairs should be stacked and returned to the correct place; rubbish should be removed from the premises. If cigarette ends, bottles, glasses or litter are left outside at the front or rear of the building part of your deposit will be retained to cover the cleaning cost.

Are tables and chairs provided?

We have 16 large rectangular tables (6 ft x 2 ft 3 ins) and 19 rectangular tables (4 ft x 2 ft 6 ins)
There is no extra charge for using the tables.

There are 100 chairs that can be used.

What equipment does the kitchen have?

The kitchen has a small electric cooker, a fridge, a microwave, kettles, a hot water urn and three large teapots. There are approximately 50 cups and saucers. There are a few small dishes and a selection of plates. Also a selection of glasses and jugs. However, quantities of items cannot be guaranteed, therefore it is advisable to provide your own if you are catering for a large number. Please note, no cutlery is available in the kitchen.

Can we bring our own electrical equipment or bouncy castles, etc.?

Bouncy Castles are not allowed. Soft play area for young children would be permitted. The Northcourt Centre Management Committee DOES NOT take responsibility or provide insurance cover for any electrical appliances, equipment etc. that are brought in by hirer’s. Hirer’s must obtain their own insurance cover.

Do I need to bring tea towels, cleaning items?

You will need to bring your own washing up/tea towels equipment.

A dishwasher is provided which needs no additional cleaning products. Full instructions for use is provided.

Fire Alarm

There are Fire Alarms situated in the Foyer and Kitchen. If it sounds you must assume that it is genuine and your first priority is your safety and the safety of your Group.

Evacuate the building

The Fire rendezvous point is by the Electricity pole in the Car Park – see sign