Hall Hire
To enquire about hiring the hall, please contact the bookings secretary:
Di Bright on 07889 270552
or Sue Masey on 01342 825559.
Calls should be made Monday – Friday between 10am and 4pm please.
All bookings are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Hire.
The Village Centre has a Premises Licence from Mid Sussex District Council (Reference PNA0011). This does not include the sale of alcohol. Hirers wishing to sell alcohol must have the agreement of the Trustees and obtain a Temporary Event Notice from Mid Sussex District Council before the event.
The Village Centre also has a Community Building Music Licence from PRS PPL (reference 01653385). This does not cover a Hirer who makes an income from an activity during which music is played – such a Hirer is responsible for obtaining their own music licence if appropriate.
Hirers must be at least 22 years old.
Parties for 14-22 year olds are not permitted.
Anyone holding a party for young children must have an appropriate number of adults to supervise.
BOUNCY CASTLES / INFLATABLES: Please note that the Village Centre’s insurance policy does not include cover for the use of bouncy castles and other inflatables. Any hirer wishing to use a bouncy castle or inflatable must therefore have their own insurance cover, whether this is under their own property policy or a specific policy taken out to cover the event. The hirer will be solely responsible for obtaining insurance cover and MUST supply details to the Bookings Secretary, together with the completed hire form and full payment, at least three weeks prior to the event. Failure to do so will result in the booking being cancelled.
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Hiring Fees from 1st September 2025
| Usage | Fee |
|---|---|
| Casual hirers – 2 hours minimum hire | £16.00 per hour |
| Regular hirers | £14.80 per hour |
| Friday and Saturday evenings (after 6pm) | £27.00 per hour |
| Sunday full date rate (9am – 10pm) | £170.00 |
Casual hirers: £13.50 per hour
Commercial hirers: £14.30 per hour
Friday and Saturday evenings (after 6pm): £21.00 per hour
Saturday day-time parties, each hour after 6 pm: £26.50 per hour
Saturday full day rate: £168.00
Sunday full date rate: £110.00
Deposit
A refundable deposit is required for all casual bookings. This will be £50 for events taking place before 6pm and £100 for bookings after 6pm or on Sundays.
What is included in your hire
Use of the car park is included in your hire, together with full use of the kitchen, china and glassware, cutlery etc. There are two kettles, a cooker and a fridge. Tea towels are not supplied.
There are 130 chairs and 20 tables. Upholstered chairs are provided in the hall and further chairs and tables are available through the door on the right-hand side of the stage. The plastic chairs are more suitable for children. Heating is included in the hire and the thermostat will be pre-set for your event. Free WiFi is also included as well as a Hearing Loop.
As from 1st January 2025, there will be a minimum booking period for casual (one-off) hirers of two hours. You must book the hall for the whole time that you will be there, including any time you need to set up or clean up afterwards.
We expect hirers to leave the Hall in a clean and tidy state as they found it and to dispose of all rubbish (including nappies) in the wheelie bins provided. If not, then an appropriate amount will be deducted from the returnable deposit.
Hall Capacity
The number of people on the premises must not exceed 150.
