Terms and Conditions for Clients hiring Brewers' Hall.
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Catering: Only a Caterer from those listed may be used. The Client will pay the caterer for two staff
meals at a cost of 75% of the main meal.

Times of Hire: The period of Hall hire covers the time for setting up, duration of the function and taking
down equipment.

Any change in times from those stated on the Booking Form must be agreed with the Hall Booking Co-
ordinator before the day of the function. No changes can be agreed on the day or during the function.

During Evening Receptions alcoholic drinks may be served for a maximum of three hours. A bar closing
time must be agreed previously with the Hall Booking Co-ordinator; an additional "drinking up" period
of 15 minutes is permissible. Extensions cannot be permitted.

Change In Numbers: Any change in numbers from those stated on the Booking Form must be telephoned
to the Hall Booking Co-ordinator two days before the event.

Equipment: No equipment is to be delivered without prior agreement. The Company reserves the right to
refuse equipment if it is considered dangerous or harmful to the building or contents. Equipment must be
free-standing, i.e. must not touch the fabric or contents of the building and no fire exit is to be
obstructed. The Company cannot accept any responsibility for equipment or other goods left at the Hall
before or after a function.

Management of the Event: The Beadle to the Brewers' Company. lan Backhurst. will be present
throughout the function and is in overall charge of the event. He has the full authority of the Company
and is responsible for assessing and controlling the conduct of the function.

The person in charge of the client's arrangements on the day must make himself or herself known to the
Beadle immediately on arrival and must remain throughout the event to liaise with him.

Client's Responsibility: The Client shall be held responsible and liable in respect of any damage, theft or
loss caused to the Hall or its contents by the Client or any person in his employ or any of his contractors
or by any other person on the premises by reason of the use thereof for the purpose of the function
howsoever and by whomsoever caused.

Gratuities for Hall Staff: These are entirely at clients' discretion. No service charge is added to accounts.

Invoices and Payment: The Client will be invoiced by the Company for the hire of the Hall and any
cloakroom attendant(s) provided. Flowers must be ordered through the Hall Booking Co-ordinator. The
Invoice will be sent to the Client after the event: payment is due on receipt of the Invoice. All evening functions will incur a security charge of £45 plus VAT.

The Client will be invoiced separately for catering and for any audio visual equipment by the
companies concerned.