Community Hall

The Parish Centre is located in Leeds Street, East Doncaster.

It is a light and airy, multi-purpose venue suitable for meetings, classes/seminars and private functions, including family gatherings and children’s parties.

It is air-conditioned and heated.

It is a well presented and affordable venue that features a Hall with polished floorboards, and a purpose built modern kitchen.

 

Capacity

The Hall will accommodate up to 120 seated for dinner, or up to 150 in a theatre style.
 

Availability

Please contact Parrish Secretary.

 

General Conditions of Hire

Hirers must abide by the Conditions set out in the Hire Agreement and these conditions. They are required to complete the Hire Agreement and sign undertakings provided by Ss. Peter and Pauls Parish Centre Management.
 

Bookings

  1. The booking form containing the Terms of Agreement must be submitted to and subject to approval of the Centre Management.
  2. The Centre Management reserves the right to refuse or cancel any bookings unconditionally.
  3. Bookings for any teen Birthdays cannot accepted.
 

Payment of Fees

All payments should be made in either cash or cheque. Cheques should be made out to:- Ss. Peter and Paul’s Parish
 

Deposit

There is a booking deposit of $50.00. The deposit amount once paid- is not refundable.
 

Bond

  1. There is a bond of $500.00. This must be paid by cheque at least 48hours prior to the event, and will only be cashed in the event of any damage to the Hall.
  2. The full amount will be refunded within an estimated 7 days after the function, upon the safe return of keys and a satisfactory inspection that the facility has not been damaged or left in an unacceptably dirty condition.
  3. The Centre Management reserves the right to deduct from the Bond the cost of extraordinary cleaning, clearing of rubbish left behind by hirers, damage or repairs arising from misuse of the Centre.
 

Hire Fee

For a Saturday hire, the fee is $350.00 . The hall is available for hire from 2.30 onwards on a Saturday. Please bear in mind that we have a 6pm mass on Saturdays.
 
For a Sunday hire the fee is $300.00. The hall is available from 8am onwards for set up, but your event cannot commence until after 12.30 due to our 11am mass.
 
All hire fee and bond must be paid in full at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled event.
 
Collection of Keys.

 

The keys must be collected from the Parish office the day prior to the event and returned on the next business day after the event.
The key must be collected from, and returned to, the Parish Office between the hours of 10:00am to 3:00pm on these days.
 

Site Inspections

May be prearranged with the Centre Management, to familiarise the hirer with the operation of equipment and facilities.
 
 

Instructions for Use of Centre Facilities

Main Hall

  1. Please do not use or bring in anything which will damage the floor -e.g. beer kegs or barrels.
  2. Please do not use or bring in anything which will damage the floor -e.g. beer kegs or barrels.
  3. Spillages should be mopped up immediately with the mop provided in the Kitchen.
  4. Decorations are not to be stuck on the wall as this damages the paintwork.
  5. Decorations may be hung on the free standing panels provided.
  6. Helium balloons maybe used.
  7. Confetti is not permitted within the Centre or surrounding grounds.

Kitchen

  1. Please mop the floor after use.
  2. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
  3. Ensure that the refrigerator is switched on and the refrigerator doors are shut before you vacate the Centre.
 

Air Conditioners, Heaters and Lighting

Check that all air conditioners, heaters etc have been switched off before you leave the centre.

Audio Equipment

  1. If you are using our equipment, please ensure that it is switched off and unplugged before you leave.
  2. You may bring your own data projector.
 

Chairs and Tables

  1. Please do not drag tables and chairs across the floor as this will cause damage.
  2. All tables and chairs must be returned to their respective store rooms within the Centre.
 

Toilets

Please do not leave food/ or food containers in the toilets.
 

Rubbish and bottles

Hirers must remove all rubbish and bottles from the Parish site at the end of their hire.
 

Car park

Guests should park in the school grounds car park, using Beverley Street entrance. Gates should be closed at the end of the function.
 

Noise Control

The continued availability of this Centre is dependent upon us maintaining good relationships with our neighbours.

 

Closing Up the Centre

Please ensure that all windows and doors are securely closed before you leave. Check that the carpark is also closed.

 

Noise

The continued availability of the Centre is dependent upon the maintenance of good relationships with our neighbours. Noise restrictions under the Environment Protection Act 1970 require us to limit noise after the times stipulated below:-
Sunday to Thursday after 10:00 p.m.

Friday, Saturday & Public Holidays after 11:00 p.m.

 

Safety of children

Children must not be left unsupervised at any time. The Centre will not take any responsibility for any unforeseen circumstances or injuries.

 

Smoking

Is strictly not permitted within the Centre.

 

Breakages and damage

In the event of any breakages or damage, The Hirer has the responsibility of reporting this to the Parish Office on 9842 1480 as soon as possible after the event.

 

Liquor Licence

It is the responsibility of The Hirer to obtain a licence from the Liquor Control Commission when a charge is to be made for alcohol, either consumed or sold in the Centre, or raffled as a prize. The Licence must be produced at the time of payment of the Bond and balance of the hire charges. The Licence should be displayed at the function.

 

Insurance

Business or income/revenue raising or sporting hirers are required to apply for their own public liability insurance and proof of insurance is to be produced prior to confirmation of bookings.