Terms and Conditions of Hire

These conditions apply to all contracts and arrangements for the hire of one or both rooms at the

Fernhurst Centre (the Centre) by a third party (the Hirer) for the Hirer’s private use.

2. The Hirer shall be responsible for ensuring the Centre premises, furniture and other contents are left in

the position and order they were in before the hire began and all washing up, clearing and cleaning has

been completed. Rubbish (other than small amounts which do not fill existing bins) in a bin bag should

be put in the dustbin outside the rear fire door or taken home. Please note there is no recycling facility

at all available to Hirers, so please take recycling such as bottles, plastic paper or cardboard away for

recycling elsewhere. Cleaning materials can be found in the cloakroom or under the sink.

3. The exit routes to the main door and rear fire door must kept clear at all times. The Hirer’s attention is

drawn to the Fire Notice on the wall next to the kitchen.

4. Please report any breakages or damage to the Centre Manager by phone (01428 641931) or in writing

or by email to ferncent@gmail.com. The Hirer will be charged for replacement items, additional

cleaning or other remedial action required to restore the appearance or contents of the Centre to what

it was prior to the Hirer’s use of the Centre.

5. Where children or vulnerable adults are present during the hire, the Hirer shall ensure there is proper

supervision so as to safeguard such users and the fabric of the Centre.

6. The Hirer agrees to indemnify the Fernhurst Centre and its Trustees for any and all matters arising

from a breach of these conditions or the Hirer’s negligence or any damage caused during the period

of or as a result of the Hirer’s use or occupation of any part of the Centre, including consequential

damage. Please ensure that while using the Centre and particularly on leaving, there is no loud noise

or other disturbance which might upset the Centre’s neighbours (both above and to each side).

7. Please ensure that the rear door is securely closed, the burglar alarm set and the front door locked at

the end of the period of hire. The Hirer is responsible for returning the key in accordance with the

arrangement agreed with the Centre Manager. An hourly rate is charged for use of the Centre and the

Hirer undertakes not to make use of the Centre for longer than agreed or, in the event that extended

use is unavoidable, the Hirer shall notify the Centre and be liable for additional payment. A charge may

be made for late return of keys and in the event of loss of keys, the Hirer shall be liable to pay for the

change of the relevant locks.