Terms & Conditions

This is a summary of our conditions of hire, which you will need to agree and sign as part of the bookings process.

  • You are responsible for clearing and cleaning the premises after your event. All furniture must be returned to where you found it.
  • The maximum number of attendees is 100.
  • Decorations must be non-flammable and fixed only by the support line around the top of the walls.
  • A bar may be set up, but only in the room next to the kitchen
  • Music must cease by 11.30 p.m. and the hall must be cleaned, cleared and locked by 12.00 a.m.
  • No parking on the private road at the side of the hall. One vehicle only may park at the back entrance. All other vehicles should use the main car park.
  • To sell alcohol you need to apply for the appropriate Temporary Event Notice (TEN) from Sevenoaks Council and must provide a copy of the application to the bookings secretary one month prior.
  • Smoking within the premises is strictly prohibited.
  • All rubbish must be bagged and a maximum of 5 bags only left in the bin outside at the back of the hall.
  • Before leaving the hall you should shut and lock all windows and doors, put lights off and put the hall key through the letterbox in the kitchen.
  • A Refundable Security Deposit (see rates below) is required as security against any damage or serious breach of conditions. This is returned (cheques can be destroyed) after the function.
2018 Village Hall Prices Hire           charge Deposit required Breakages deposit Notes
Up to 10 bookings per year per session £30 N/A N/A
10 bookings and over per year per session £27 N/A N/A
Dances/Parties £225 £60 £150 Deposit within 7 days. Balance (£165) and breakages deposit 8 weeks before event. Dep returned after event
Daytime parties £48 N/A £50 (£98 total) £50 returned after event
Weddings – Residents £235 £60 £150 Deposit within 7 days. Balance (£175) and breakages deposit 8 weeks before event. Dep returned after event
Weddings – Non Residents £310 £80 £150 Deposit within 7 days. Balance (£230) and breakages deposit 8 weeks before event. Dep returned after event
Elections £450 N/A N/A

The above is a summary of the main conditions of hire. A more detailed  version will be sent to you to sign and return with your booking form