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Booking Form

With effect from 1st April 2025, the hourly rates for Reading Room hire are as shown below. Please note: An additional charge of £3 per hour is applicable for parties of over 40 persons where alcohol is being served, as shown in the table.

To book, please read the Terms and Conditions Agreement and complete the form below. By completing the booking form you are accepting the Booking Terms and Conditions.

Hire Rates

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Hall hire and use of kitchen for the preparation of hot & cold drinks only	£10 per hour	£12 per hour
Hall hire and use of kitchen for the preparation of hot & cold drinks only (parties of 40+ where alcohol is being served)	£13 per hour	£15 per hour
Hall hire and use of full kitchen facilities (ovens, hob, hot water boiler) for the preparation of hot food and hot & cold drinks	£12 per hour	£14 per hour
Hall hire and use of full kitchen facilities (ovens, hob, hot water boiler) for the preparation of hot food and hot & cold drinks (parties of 40+ where alcohol is being served)	£15 per hour	£17 per hour

Booking Terms and Conditions Agreement File Uploaded: 21 January 2024 113.6 KB

To facilitate your use of the Hall please read the Hirer's Information on the website.

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Reading Room Booking Request

Hirer's Name *

Organisation (if relevant)

Address *

Primary contact phone number: *

Email address:

When would you like the reservation to start? (start date and time). Please include any setting up time) *

How long do you need the room for (to the nearest 1/2 hour)? Please include any tidy-up time. *

Please state the purpose for you reservation and provide and additional information that we may need to know to support your booking: *

Approximate number of attendees: *

Will alcohol be served? (If so please contact the booking secretary to ensure the licensing terms are understood and accepted) *

Please confirm which facilities you need: *

Hall hire and use of kitchen for the preparation of hot & cold drinks only
Hall hire and use of kitchen for the preparation of hot & cold drinks only (parties of 40+ where alcohol is being served)
Hall hire and use of full kitchen facilities for the preparation of food and hot & cold drinks.
Hall hire and use of full kitchen facilities for the preparation of food and hot & cold drinks (parties of 40+ where alcohol is being served)

USAGE: Please leave the property tidy. Please thoroughly clean any kitchenware and put away tidily after use. Damages must be paid for.

Total Hire Fee Due ( = number of hours x hourly rate) - see Hourly Rates above

Deposit due (50% of Total Hire Fee if the booking is more than 5 hours)

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS *

I have read and accepted the terms and conditions agreement

Signature * By typing your name you agree to our T&Cs