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Catering for your event The Centre Cafe can provide tea, coffee & biscuits for meetings between 10am - 2pm. Outside of these times we can provide facilities for you to organize your own refreshments. We are pleased to recommend the Jam Pot Food Company, a local family run business who can provide catering for your event or meeting at the Centre. Standard Corporate Lunches are avaialable from £4.90 per head, or they can tailor a menu to your requirements. Orders can be placed through the Centre Office at the time of booking, or you can contact them direct on 01306 875591 info@jam-pot.co.uk Rates The rates below are for regular (weekly) and one-off bookings. Click on name of room to see an image. Note, due to PRS license fees, we regret that a supplement of £1.50 per 'session' will have to be added to any classes using recorded music.
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Building policies & the 'small print': The Dorking Christian Centre is owned and managed by the Trustees of the
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The Cancellation of bookings A 20% fee may be charged for late cancellations. Hirers should check individual terms on invoices for full details. If bookings have to be cancelled by the Centre for any reason the compensation to the hirer is limited to the hiring fee. Clearing away All users are responsible for leaving the centre clean and tidy. Furniture should be returned to original positions; and washing up should be done and put away. Any breakages or damage should be reported to the Centre Managers and may need to be paid for. If you are the last to leave the building, please make sure the lights are turned off. Fire Safety Our building has been inspected for Fire Safety, and is fitted with an approved fire alarm system. A fire risk assessment has been carried out for the 'normal' use of the building. Users are reminded that they should carry out their own fire risk assessment, and make an appropriate evacuation plans for their own particular use. There are three main protected fire exits from the building; these are all clearly marked. It is not permitted to block fire exits, to prop open fire doors, or to remove or tamper with any of the fire protection equipment. Any extraordinary out of hours use of the premises (other than the attached flat) must be notified to the local fire brigade via the centre manager. Any electrical equipment brought onto the premises must be PAT tested, and the Centre's sockets should not be overloaded, for example by the use of multiple plug adapters. Gambling
Under Standing Order 924 small raffles are permitted on Methodist premises where the sum expended on prizes does not exceed £50, none of the prizes may be cash prizes, and the raffle must not be 'a substantial inducement' for persons to attend the event. No other forms of gambling are permitted on Methodist premises or at Methodist events.
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Legislative Requirements It is the hirers responsibility to ensure that their use of the building complies with all necessary legislative requirements. Licenses Where hirers are applying for licenses of any sort for their event, they should notify the centre managers. Events requiring events license, dramatic performance license, or similar require the permission of the Church’s trustees. Maximum Numbers These are the maximum permitted numbers in each room. Capacity will be affected by room layout. Users are responsible for ensuring that room layout and number of people does not prevent safe evacuation. Large Hall (170), Small Hall (120), Servery Lounge (60), Upper Lounge (40), Upper Lecture (40), Counseling room (6), Small back room (8), Offices (8). Total numbers in the building will not exceed 400. Parking The Christian Centre is on Payment Terms
For regular bookings we expect payment within 30 days of invoice. Any invoices not paid in this period will incur a 10% penalty. We may start civil recovery proceedings on any invoices that remain unpaid after 3 months. One off bookings usually require payment of deposit, or in full, in advance. The Centre Managers will advise terms at time of booking.
Performance Rights It is a legal requirement to gain permission to play music outside the home. The Christian Centre has a limited PRS license. Please inform the centre managers if you will be playing music as part of your use of the premises. Private functions (wedding receptions, parties etc.) are exempt. Political Meetings Occasional use of the centre for political meetings by non-Methodist bodies is permitted. However, it is not permitted to submit resolutions or take votes on political matters during any Methodist meeting. It is not permitted to invite signatures for petitions on political matters during any Methodist meeting for public religious worship, or while the congregations assembling or dispersing. Prohibited uses The centre exists as a part of the life of the Church. Entertainment and uses that are inconsistent with the standards of the church, or inimical to the spiritual life and purpose of the Church may not be permitted on Methodist premises. The discretion of the Management of the Centre and the Minister of the Church apply in these cases. Users may be required to submit programmes for events for approval in advance. Risk Assessment The Centre Managers have conducted a general risk assessment of the building, and ensured that all necessary action has been taken. You can download a copy of that here. Hirers are responsible for carrying out their own risk assessment to satisfy themselves that their particular use of the building will be safe. (Note particularly references to insurance and fire safety above.) Safe Guarding Children
We comply with the Home Office Safe from Harm recommendations, as expressed in the Methodist Safeguarding policy. All key holders, hirers and volunteers that will come into contact with Children at the centre are required to have signed the relevant Home Office safeguarding declaration. All employees and persons with responsibility in the Church are required to have completed the Safe From Harm Module A training. Security The centre operates a times security door lock. Hirers must not prop these doors open. Hirers are responsible for closing windows, shutting fire doors, and turning off lights after use. Penalty fees may be charged if managers are called out after hours to secure the building. Smoking Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Centre. Treatment Rooms The Centre is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all fixed salon equipment, including PAT testing. Hirers are responsible for making good any damage caused. The Mayflower Hairdressers are responsible for keeping an appointment book which is to be made available to the Centre Manager on request. Hirers may set their own prices for the services, subject to approval by the Centre Manager. Hirers are responsible for providing clean towels and gowns for each client and providing scissors, combs, rollers, shampoos, lotions, chemical treatments and all other Consumables. Where suitable laundry facilities exist, hirers may arrange with he Centre Manager to use these facilities at no extra cost. Hirers must provide their own powder. Hirers are responsible for ensuring that the treatment rooms are left clean and tidy with all equipment switched off and rendered safe.
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The Christian Centre offers a variety of space for hire at reasonable rates. Please take a look at the photo section of this site to get a feel for the building. If you would like to discuss your requirements, please contact the centre manager. Call 01306 886830 Mon-Fri 9am-2pm, e-mail 
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Office hours Monday-Friday 09:00 - 14:30 01306 886830 St Martin's Methodist Church is a registered Charity number 1142339
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