Locking Parish Hall and Nurse Thomas Suite
The hall and meeting room are available for hire 365 days a year between 8am and 11pm by private individuals or groups. Please view the calendar for availability.
How to book
A booking is secured by completion of the booking form and agreement of the terms and conditions. Along with a £50 payment of a refundable security deposit (by cash or cheque only). This is returned in full if the hall is left clean and undamaged after the hire. An invoice will issued for your booking by email and must be paid by BACs.
The key code for access to the hall key will be emailed to you prior to your event and are collected from the key safe immediately before the event and returned immediately after the event.
Cost
Hire charges vary, depending on whether you are a resident of Locking Parish and if it is a one-off event, regular group activity or for a charity.
Private Individuals
Private individuals may hire the Parish Hall and Nurse Thomas Suite and are covered by our hall insurance, except when employing third parties (for example a bouncy castle provider) who must provide proof of their own public liability insurance.
Groups
Groups may hire for a wide range of activities, on a casual or regular basis. Group hirers:
• Must have their own Public Liability Insurance
• Provide their own Safeguarding Policy for Children and Vulnerable Adults
FAQs
- Can we have a bouncy castle?
Yes, in the main hall only, as long as it’s for use only by the under 10’s. Your supplier (and any third party, e.g. children’s entertainer / caterer) must provide their own public liability insurance. Injuries or consequential damage to the hall are not covered by our insurers.
Our hall is approximately 3.7 metres in height, from floor to ceiling.
- Can we have a paid bar?
If alcohol will be sold during your event you must obtain a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) from North Somerset Council and provide LPC with a copy and advise of the bar opening and closing times..
- Do you cater for teenage parties?
Regrettably, we are unable to allow teenage parties, even if adults will be present. There have been a number of difficulties in the past and we have a responsibility towards our neighbours in this residential area.
- Are animals permitted in the hall?
Assistance dogs are welcome.
- What do we do with rubbish?
All rubbish must be removed by the hirer at the end of the event.
- How long do we have for setting up and tidying up?
Setting up and tidying up must be completed within the agreed period of hire.
Viewing is by appointment only