ST MARY MAGDALEN CHURCH HALL
HIRING THE HALL - GENERAL
St Mary Magdalen's Church Hall is situated adjacent to St Mary Magdalen RC Church, turning into Buller Avenue from Leyland Road Penwortham.
The Hall has a maximum capacity of 75 and comprises :
a dance/seating area
a small stage area
ladies/disabled and gents toilets
kitchen
Parking is available at the front and back of the Hall with additional parking in the school yard if required.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE THE HALL?
The hall is available for hire for a fee of £25 per session.
NB short, medium and long term Church Hall Hire Arrangements are available on request
Payment should normally be made on the day of hire and should, wherever possible, be by cheque.
Cheques should be made payable to :
St Mary Magdalen RC Church, Penwortham
WHEN CAN THE HALL BE HIRED?
The hall can be hired in one or more of three sessions :
Mornings between 9.00am and 1.00pm
Afternoons between 1.00pm and 6.00pm
Evenings between 6.00pm and 11.00pm
If you wish to hire the hall for two consecutive sessions, the charge will be £50.
If you wish to hire the hall for three consecutive sessions, the charge will be £75.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE?
The hirer is responsible for any breakage / damages and will be expected to make good any loss.
Remember, the hall is provided for the benefit of all parishioners, their friends and relatives so it is only fair and reasonable that those who use the hall should leave it in a manner that they would expect to find it.
WHAT ABOUT CLEARING UP AFTER
THE PERIOD OF HIRE?
The hirer is responsible for ensuring that the hall is left in the same state as it was hired; any waste must taken away with you at the end of the period of hire.
Where it proves necessary for others to clear up, the hirer will be responsible for reimbursing any incurred costs.
HOW DO I ARRANGE TO HIRE THE HALL?
The hire of the hall is co-ordinated by :
EAMONN MACKEN
46 Studholme Crescent
Penwortham
PRESTON
PR1 9NE
Telephone : 01772 749527
You can write to the above address giving the details requested on the electronic form below; please ensure that you answer all the questions particularly regarding the arrangements in case of fire.
Alternatively, you can complete the email request below.
ANY SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT FOOD FOR THE EVENT?
ALCOHOL
St Mary Magdalen's Church Hall does not hold an alcohol license so no alcoholic drinks can be offered for sale at any event.
FOOD
It is strongly recommended that food is prepared, delivered and served in a safe, hygienic manner.
For your safety, food should be consumed within an hour of delivery.
If food safety advice is required, contact South Ribble Borough Council by dialling 01772 625334.
APPLICATION TO HIRE THE HALL
FIRE PROCEDURE
AT ST MARY MAGDALEN'S HALL
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THERE IS A FIRE?
It is the responsibility of the hirer of the hall to ensure that all his/her guests are made aware of the fire procedures including the location of the fire bell, fire fighting appliances and fire exits.
Any person discovering a fire should immediately shout "Fire, Fire, Fire", ring the hand "fire bell" (located at the main entrance to the Church Hall) and evacuate the building via a suitable emergency exit.
FIRE EXITS
There are three clearly marked Emergency/Fire Exit signs/doors, which are located :
The main entrance
To the left of the stage
To the right of the stage
FIRE APPLIANCES
The fire appliances provided are appropriate for the type of fire that may occur in the hall.
One water extinguisher, located adjacent to front main door
Two water extinguishers, located in the stage large cabinet for Scouts
One CO2 Gas extinguisher for electrical fires, located on the stage
Water & CO2 Gas extinguishers, located adjacent to the ladies toilet
CO2 Gas extinguisher and Fire Blanket are located in the Kitchen
If you feel that it is safe to do so, attack the fire with the appliances provided - remember to read the instructions on the appliance but also remember ......
DO NOT ENDANGER YOURSELF OR OTHERS
BY ATTEMPTING TO FIGHT A FIRE -
IF IN DOUBT, GET OUT
FIRE ASSEMBLY POINT
The Assembly Point is in the Front Church Car Park - please ensure that all guests know where this is located.
You should use a "guest list" so that you can ensure that everyone is accounted for in the event of an evacuation due to fire - this will prove invaluable to the Fire Service/Police/Ambulance if you have summoned them.
CALLING THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
If you feel that the fire should not be tackled with the equipment provided, call the fire brigade by dialling 999 and tell the Fire Service Operator the full location details of the hall :
St Mary Magdalen RC Church Hall,
Leyland Road,
Penwortham,
Preston
WHO ELSE SHOULD I ADVISE?
It would be appreciated if the hirer could inform :
EAMONN MACKEN by telephoning 01772 749527
The owner of this page is Eamon Macken
