A refundable deposit of £50 will be taken for all lets.

The applicant shall be responsible for damage to the hall or its fixtures and fittings. The hall shall be inspected before and after an event. Any damages shall be notified to the applicant. The sum required to repair the damages should be paid as soon as possible.

After all lets: The hall must be left in a clean and tidy condition with rubbish put in relevant bins provided. (Re-cycling bins are provided for use so no rubbish bags should be put into these bins), tables must be wiped clean, floors swept, and carpeted areas vacuumed. Cleaning materials and equipment are located in the bar area and will be available for all lessees to use during the term of the let. All excess rubbish not able to be accommodated in bins must be taken away and disposed of by the user.

It is for the applicant/lessee to ensure that they meet all legal requirements and conditions that may affect their use of the hall or the running of the event. There must be no spiritual worship of any kind.

The maximum capacity of the hall is 150 people – no exceeding of this limit will be permitted.

Hall lets are not available during: Holy Week, 40 hours, All Souls Day, Christmas, Easter of Sunday afternoons except for Baptismal functions during/after Church services.

Smoking is not permitted in the hall building. Please use smoking bin provided on the wall in designated area outside. Cigarette ends should be disposed of in the smoking bin. The taking of glasses/bottles outside is not permitted.

No chewing gum: this is totally prohibited anywhere on the premises.

Music and noise must be kept to a minimum. St Dominic’s aim to maintain good relationships with neighbours. Our Parish regards it as important that music should NOT BE SO LOUD AS TO DISTURB LOCAL RESIDENTS. Partisan tunes may not be played. At the end of late night functions, please leave quickly, as children in nearby houses may be asleep. All functions must finish by 11.30pm and the hall cleaned and locked up for midnight.

No licensed functions. No outside bar facilities will be permitted in the hall at any event. No-one under 18 is allowed alcoholic drink. You may bring your own alcohol.

All food catering is the responsibility of the applicant/lessee.

Kitchen areas must be cleaned thoroughly after use. The dishwashing facilities are only to be used to wash cups and glasses.

Teenage 16th – 18th birthday parties are not permitted in the hall.

Children must be supervised by the appropriate number of adults. Children are not allowed to play in the Church grounds, toilets or corridor areas of the hall.

Table decorations: Wall decorations can only be affixed using blue tac fittings, NO SELLOTAPE ON WALLS as this would destroy the walls.

Please be aware that CCTV is in use in the hall and surrounding areas. This will be checked if necessary.

Fire doors/Emergency Doors must be kept closed at all time during your let to comply with Health and Safety Legislation & Fire Regulations. These doors must only be used in emergencies and not to be opened at any other time.

Serial lets: Will be superseded where required at short notice for Parish requirements (Funerals). Serial let contacts will be notified in advance.

Car parking facilities are available free of charge. Vehicles can be left overnight and collected the next morning. Private cars are left at the owner’s own risk. St Dominic’s RC Church cannot be held responsible or liable for any damage(s) or theft(s) to/from the patrons’ vehicles at any time.

Fire Evacuation Procedures: In the event of a Fire Alarm sounding (a single continuous ringing bell) the lessee must ensure that everyone evacuates the hall areas using the two fire doors clearly shown. If a fire has broken out dial 999 immediately when outside the hall and request the Fire Service to attend St Dominic’s Church Hall, Kirriemuir Road, Bishopbriggs, G64 1DL.

Check Toilets

Check Kitchen

All doors must be closed

Hall left in a net and tidy condition.