Laughton Village Hall CIO (LVH (CIO)

Instructions for use of Laughton Village Hall.

Gaining entry
- Please contact the bookings secretary a few days before your event to discuss arrangements for access to the hall.

Fire precautions
- Hirers must ensure that all precautions are taken against risk of fire and damage to the property.
- A copy of the fire safety procedures is available on the website.
- Hirers must show users where the fire doors are located.

Accidents/First aid
- A first aid box and accident report book are located in the kitchen.
- All recorded accidents must be reported to the booking’s secretary.

Furniture
There are 6 tables on a trolley and a number of chairs available in the hall. If you may require more, please contact the bookings
secretary beforehand.
Electrical Equipment
All electrical equipment brought to the hall must have been PAT tested for safety.

Smoking
Smoking and vaping are not allowed anywhere on the premises.

Kitchen
- Hirers may use any of the equipment in the kitchen.
- You will need to bring your own tea towels.
- The hirer must wipe down kitchen work tops, warming cabinet, and oven afterwards if used.
- Children under 16 years of age must not use the kitchen equipment.

Decorations
You must not use drawing pins, tape or Blu-Tack on walls or other surfaces.

Bouncy castles
The use of bouncy castles/inflatables is not allowed in the hall or outside the property.

Alcohol
No alcohol is to be sold unless the hirer provides evidence that a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) has been obtained from
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. Before applying for a TEN permission must be given by LVH(CIO)

Cleaning
The hall should be le􀅌 clean and tidy after the hire period so that everything is in order for the next user.

Leaving the hall
Please make sure you close windows, turn off lights and appliances, and return any keys as previously arranged with the booking’s
secretary.

 

Please ask your guests to leave quietly at the end of your event to avoid disturbing the local residents.

Revised May 2025