Safety.
Details of emergency procedures are on a notice by the front door and it is hirers’ responsibility to familiarise themselves with these procedures.
The fire alarm is only to warn occupants and is not connected to the fire station. There are three fire alarm buttons one in the entrance hall, one by the emergency exit nearest the kitchen in the main hall and one in the kitchen by the back door where there is also a fire blanket. There are foam fire extinguishers by the main door and by the far emergency exit in the main hall.
In the event of a person collapsing in a toilet cubicle, the door can be opened by using a coin in the slot provided. There is a bell and light alarm system in the disabled WC.
Heating.
There is a controller box on the wall by the office door. It has two buttons one for boosting the hot water (when the red light is out) and the other for advancing the central heating (i.e. changing from off to on or vice-versa). The system shuts down automatically after 4.00 p.m. and again at 10.10 p.m. Any user tampering with the controls inside the box will be required to pay an additional hours rental.
Licences for the Provision of Alcoholic Drinks.
The Day Centre does not have its own licence under the 2003 Licensing Act. Hirers wishing to provide alcoholic drinks must obtain their own licence (Temporary Events Notice or TEN) and inform the Day Centre of the fact when booking because there is a limit on the number of such licences allowed per annum for the premises. It is the hirer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the TEN.
Sound System.
For sound amplification, there is a loudspeaker and loop system. Instructions may be found at the far end of the hall. A hand-held microphone which can also be mounted on the stand is kept out. A lapel microphone is available on request.
Parking.
The parking area by the library is for Parish Council, Library and Day Centre staff who have been issued with permits. However in the evening and at week ends, when permit holders are not using their spaces, it is available. Please park only in the marked areas. The adjacent public car park is always available.
Termination of the Agreement.
The Management reserves the right to terminate the hiring agreement if it is not adhered to.
