Hire of Premises

USEFUL SPACE!

The new premises are in demand for local community events and various clubs and classes: as of February 2008, there are only three sessions in the week when the main hall is not in use.  The building is of course equipped with adequate fire exits, extinguishers and emergency lighting.  You'll find below a list of rooms which are available for hire.  We don't quote rates here, because there are different rates for charities, non-profit-making community groups and commercial or semi-commercial activities. 

Hire of rooms requires a deposit, returnable when the premises are left clean and tidy after use.  There is a formal rental agreement containing the terms of hire.  Public events requiring payment for entry should be covered by an entertainment licence.  Please note that the Methodist Church nationally does not allow alcohol to be brought onto or consumed on these premises under any circumstances.

On the ground floor, which has toilet facilities and a large well-equipped kitchen to commercial standard, there are meeting rooms, the Courtyard Room seating 6, the Common Room seating 12-15, and another for up to 25 people - though please note that this last is the prayer chapel, use of which is only rarely permitted to non-church groups.  The main hall seats up to 100, and can be used for exercise groups and larger meetings. Click here to see pictures of these rooms.

The upper floor can comfortably (and we mean comfortably!) seat up to 240 people.  There is a lift, and an accessible toilet.  There is a small kitchen, and two small meeting rooms adjoining the main space.  This is our worship area (church), and it may only be used for events which in the opinion of the Management Group are compatible with our Christian basis.  This may include, for example, concerts - the acoustics are rated excellent by musicians who have already performed here - and lectures, for which a good sound system and loop are available.  It is very unlikely, however, that the upper floor can be used for social events, and because the floor is carpeted we do not normally allow any refreshments to be served.

If you think you might wish to hire any part of the premises, either email write to the office at the address on the left of this page, telephone Susan Gibson on (020) 8748 2396, or use the response email below.
 

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