1. All applications for the use of the hall shall be made through our website, rustington-scouts.org.uk/hall-hire, which will go through to the Bookings Secretary
2. Keys will be available from a lock-box, and you will be provided a code which is only valid on the day of hire.
   Photographic ID along with proof of address, such as a photo driving licence must be provided, and payment made in full before access to the keys is granted
3. If the deposit hasn’t been paid within 7 days of the booking request being received, then the time slot will be released and the request deemed cancelled
4. A deposit of £100 will be required for all bookings. This will be returned in full within 14 days less the cost of rectifying any damage caused to the premises and/or contents thereof during the period of the hiring as a result of the hiring
   All breakages must be reported to the Bookings Secretary immediately after the hiring
   A £2.50 non-returnable fee applies if the deposit is paid by debit/credit card
5. Bookings cancelled within 24 hours of the hire start time will be charged the full amount
6. All chairs are to be returned to the chair store after use, and tables to be stacked neatly in the appropriate cupboard
7. All kitchen utensils and equipment used are to be cleaned, replaced after use and urns emptied completely
   Please note, for health and hygiene reasons, tea towels are not provided
8. The premises must be left in a clean and tidy condition, all rubbish to be removed from the premises immediately after the hiring. Refuse sacks are not provided
9. At the end of a hiring, the hirer shall be responsible for ensuring that all lighting and kitchen equipment is switched off, the cooker is cleaned and switched off at the mains and that all windows and doors are securely locked
10. Any electrical appliances brought into the premises and used there shall be safe and in good working order, checked by a competent person and used in a safe manner
11. (a)           Highly flammable substances shall not be brought into, or used in any portion of the premises
    (b)           No internal decorations of a combustible nature (e.g. polystyrene, cotton wool) shall be erected
12. The hirer shall ensure that the minimum of noise is made on arrival and departure
13. The hirer shall ensure that all amplified music is kept at such a level as not to disturb nearby residents
14. 1st Rustington Scout Group shall not be held responsible for any damage done to, or loss of, any item brought to the premises by the hirer
15. The hirer shall ensure that no dogs, except assistance dogs, are brought into the hall
16. The hirer shall ensure that Public Liability Insurance is obtained where applicable. A copy of any such Certificate is to be provided to the Bookings Secretary for retention, prior to the hiring
17. The hirer must be in attendance along with a sufficient ratio of responsible adults

Please note:

        (a) Smoking or vaping is NOT permitted in any part of the building

        (b) In the case of emergencies:

                        (i) The fuse box is located in the cupboard underneath the stairs

                        (ii) The stopcock is located in the Male Toilets

        (c) The car parks adjacent to and opposite the building DO NOT belong to the Scout Group and should not be used by hirers