The Great Hall is shared with the Primary School, although not available for hire during the day in term time, it is available in the evenings, at weekends & during the school holidays. Seating - up to 150 people.

Dimensions - 17m x 9.8m.

For concerts and plays the Hall is fitted with a portable stage with remote controlled lighting, complete sound system with an induction loop & a cassette deck & CD player.

Some of the activities taking place there include:

• Fairs, markets & other fund raising functions
• Badminton
• Pilates
• Concerts & shows
• Singing groups & orchestra practice
• Model Railway Show
• Annual Garden Show
• Art Exhibitions

 

The Community Room is ideal for meetings, parties etc, it is available daytimes & evenings all year.

Seating - up to 100 people

Dimensions - 8.6m x 7.3m

It has a serving hatch to the kitchen. It is popular with many local clubs & societies.

Community Room events include:

• Yoga
• Weight Watchers
• Art classes
• Music groups
• Wine Club
• Parish Council & other meetings
• Toddlers Groups

 

The Kitchen is fully equipped with a professional cooker, domestic oven and microwave, utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware.

Events:

• Weekly Lunch Club
• Cookery demonstrations
• Parties

Use is included in the room hire price and parties package.

It may be hired out separately for cookery courses (price on application).

 

Room Hire Charges	Session Price*	Hourly Rate	Information
Great Hall	£40.00	£15.00	Due to use by the school during term time the hall is only available for hire on weekends, holidays & evenings from 5.30pm
Community Room	£32.00	£12.00
Community Centre	£70.00	n/a	Includes the Great Hall, Community Room & Foyer area
Office / Meeting Room	£24	£9.00	Can accomodate 10 people, for business meetings, presentations etc, whiteboard & flipchart included
Kitchen			Use included in all bookings. Can be hired separately - rate on application

NB: Yealmpton based organisations are eligible for a 25% discount and local regular hirers up to a 50% discount on listed rates.

Heating, electricity, use of chairs, tables, crockery, cultlery etc are all included in the hire charge.
Parking is free and overflow parking is available on request.

*A session is up to 4 hours and may be extended either by single hours or another session.
Day rates are available on request.
Due to licensing laws, venues must be vacated by midnight.

Concert/Theatre Rates:
Lighting & sound systems are available - details on request.

YEALMPTON COMMUNITY CENTRE STANDARD CONDITIONS OF HIRE
When a booking is made for whole or part of the Community Centre the Hirer will receive a Hire Agreement. This confirms the cost and time of use for the booking and the agreement of the Hirer to observe the Conditions of Hire as hereby set out, together with any Special Conditions which may be stipulated.
1. Supervision
The Hirer will, during the period of the hiring, be responsible for the supervision of the premises, the fabric and the contents, their care and safety from damage, however slight. The Hirer is also responsible for the behaviour of all persons using the premises whatever their capacity, including proper supervision of car parking and the avoidance of obstruction of the highway or nuisance to local householders.
2. Sub-hire
The Hirer shall not sub-hire, use the premises or allow the premises to be used for any unlawful purposes or in any unlawful way nor do anything which may endanger the same or any insurance policies in respect thereof, nor allow the sale of alcoholic liquor thereon without a Temporary Event Notice (TEN).
3. Licenses
The Hirer shall be responsible for ensuring such licenses as may be required for the consumption of alcoholic liquor shall be sought. The timely acquisition of a Temporary Event Notice and fee will be the responsibility of the hirer. The Hirer shall be responsible for the display and observance of the same. A copy of the licence must be given to the Yealmpton Community Association, hereafter referred to as the "Association", prior to the event.
4. Compliance with Regulations
The Hirer shall comply with all the conditions and regulations made in respect of the premises by the Fire Authority and Licensing Authority or otherwise, in connection with any event which includes public dancing or music or other similar public entertainment or stage plays, or cinematography exhibitions.
5. Damage Waiver Deposit
On booking a £50 damage waiver deposit in the form of a cheque will be taken, which will be returned in full, if the premises and surrounds have been left in a clean and tidy condition with furniture replaced, rubbish removed and no damaged caused. The use of blue/white tack and sticky tape on painted walls is expressly forbidden. Failure to comply in any way, will result in non-return of the deposit which will be treated as a donation to Association funds. Non-compliance will be assessed by the key holder, whose decision will be final.
6. Indemnity
The Hirer shall indemnify the Association, for the cost of repair over and above the damage waiver deposit of any damage done to any part of the premises including the grounds thereof or the contents of the building which may occur during the period of the hiring as a result of the hiring.
7. Insurance
Commercial activities are not covered by the Association's insurers. Hirer's goods and equipment left on the premises are not covered by the Association's insurers. It will be the hirer's responsibility to ensure that adequate cover is arranged.
8. School Equipment
The Hirer is not to use any school or playgroup equipment stored in the Community Centre except by prior arrangement sought 14 days in advance through the Association's Secretary.
9. School Buildings, School Kitchen and Grounds
The buildings, kitchen and grounds which adjoin Yealmpton Primary School are out of bounds to hirers of the Community Centre, except by prior arrangement with the School or when on school business.
10. Overflow Car Park (Community Centre)
If the overflow car park is likely to be needed, permission for its use must be sought 14 days in advance through the Association's Secretary. See clause I regarding obstruction of the public highway and nuisance to local householders.
10. Hiring Times
Within the booking period, time should be allowed to set up/clear away. Premises must be vacated by midnight.
11. Payment/Cancellation of Hiring
The full hire fee is payable on booking. The booking fee will only be refunded in the event of the Community Association having to cancel the booking for any reason. The Association reserves the right to cancel any hiring in the event of the premises being required for use as a polling station for any Election or by-election, in which case the Hirer shall be entitled to a full refund.
12. Cancellation
If the Hirer wishes to cancel the booking before the date of the event and the Association is unable to secure a replacement hiring, the Hirer will be responsible to the Association for the loss of income.
13. Securing of premises
The Hirer shall not leave the premises unattended and unlocked before the end of the hire period. If this condition is not fulfilled then the Hirer shall be liable for any loss or damage to the premises by intruders. Keys must be returned to the key holder within 30 minutes of the end of the hire period as agreed on the hire agreement.
14. Premises unfit
In the event of a Hirer rendering the Community Centre or Parish Suite unfit for use the Association shall not be liable for any resulting loss or damage whatsoever. The Association reserves the right to seek compensation.
15. Sale of Goods
The Hirer, if selling goods on the Association's premises, must comply with the Fair Trading Laws and any local code of practice issued in connection with such sales. In particular, the Hirer shall ensure that the total prices of goods and services are prominently displayed, as shall be the organiser's name and address, and that discounts offered are based only on the Manufacturer's Recommended Retail Prices.
16. Tables/Chairs/ Equipment
The hirer is responsible for the setting out of tables, chairs and equipment and for stacking them away at the end of the hire (see plan). If there are any special requirements under the Disabilities Act, please contact the Association Secretary 14 days in advance of the booking.
17. Smoking
No smoking is permitted within the Association's premises by law or in the adjoining grounds. This rule must be strictly observed.
18. Animals
No animals are allowed on the premises or grounds except properly trained guide dogs in the company of the person to whom the dog has been assigned.
19. Liability
The Association will not be liable for hurt or injuries to a person or damage to personal property.
20. Failure to comply
In the event of the Conditions of Hire not being complied with in their entirety the Community Association is likely to be unwilling to accept a further hiring from the organisation concerned.