Auld School Community Centre

Welcome to The Auld School Community Centre, located in the heart of Pinwherry, South Ayrshire.

Our refurbished facility was officially opened on 22nd June 2024 by Councillor Alec Clark and benefits from the following facilities:

• Main Hall with trestle tables and stackable chairs
• Fully equipped, commercial kitchen
• Smaller meeting room
• IT workspace room with office chairs and printer
• Lounge area with sofas, round tables, comfy tub chairs and tea and coffee area

The building is fully DDA compliant, accessible throughout and has WiFi.

Hire Costs

If you would like to hire The Auld School Community Centre, please complete the online form below (scrolling through the box).

 

 

Terms and Conditions of Hire

 By booking with us you agree to these Terms and Conditions of Hire. Failure to comply with these Terms and Conditions may result in the withdrawal of facilities.

1.         Definitions

“Premises” shall mean The Auld School Community Centre, Main Street, Pinwherry, KA26 0RN. “Hirer” shall mean an individual Hirer, or where the Hirer is an organisation, the authorised representative.

2.         Undertaking of Hirer

The Hirer must be over 21 years of age and is responsible for ensuring that the “Terms and Conditions” of hire are understood and adhered to by all persons using the Premises during the period of hire, including proper supervision of car parking arrangements to avoid obstruction of the highway. Please note additional parking is available at the community field.

3.         Supervision

The Hirer undertakes to be present or to arrange sufficient competent representatives to be present throughout the hire period to ensure the provisions and stipulations referred to in this document and any applicable licenses are fully complied with. Children aged under 16 must NOT be allowed to access to kitchen area for any reason at any time.

4.         Fire Safety

The Hirer MUST on arrival check the location and operation procedures of all fire alarm points, fire extinguishers, fire blanket, first aid kit and fire exits and read the Fire Instructions on display before the start of any event.  The Hirer must      ensure that the no smoking policy is adhered to for the duration of the hire. The Hirer must ensure no flammable materials, including candles, are used in the premises, without approval of the Trust. The Hirer shall ensure that no FIREWORKS (including sparklers) are permitted to be stored or set off on the premises or within the grounds.

5.         Use of Premises

Minimum hire length of one hour applicable to all Hirers. If less than one hour, the Hirer will be charged at the minimum rate. The Hirer accepts that all persons using these premises do so entirely at their own risk and no responsibility will be        accepted by the Trust for injury or any loss or damage to vehicles, equipment, or other effects however caused.

The Hirer accepts that no fastenings may be fixed to any part of the Premises without permission.

6.         Hire Charge and Damage/Additional Cleaning Costs

The hire charge will be that applicable at the date of hire in accordance with the current hire charges, or as otherwise agreed between the Hirer and PPCDT. The total hire charges should be paid in full 7 days prior to the date of booking and a signed copy of this form should be returned. Any damage to the premises or their contents, or additional cleaning required because of the hiring, will be charged to the Hirer at the hourly rate applicable plus costs of repairs.

7.         Cancellation by the Hirer

Cancellations must be made in writing or by email to PPCDT. In the event of cancellation by the Hirer within 7 days of the date of hire, the question of the payment of repayment of the fee shall be at the discretion of the PPCDT.

8.      Refusals and Cancellations of Booking

PPCDT reserves the right to refuse a booking or to cancel any hiring agreement at any time during the term of the agreement by giving 7 days notice in writing to the Hirer.

9.         Licenses

PPCDT does not hold a Premises Licence for entertainment or an Alcohol Licence. The Hirer shall be responsible for obtaining any licenses that may be required and to ensure all regulations are adhered to.

10.     Gaming, Betting and Lotteries

The Hirer shall ensure that nothing is done on or in relation to the Premises in contravention to the law relating to gaming, betting and lotteries.

11.     Hygiene

The Hirer shall, if preparing, serving or selling food, observe all relevant food health and hygiene legislation and regulations.

12.     Electrical Appliance Safety

b The Hirer shall ensure that any electrical appliances brought to the premises are in good working order, used in a safe manner and have been tested in accordance with current safety testing requirements.

13.     Insurance

PPCDT has public liability and employers’ insurance against any claims arising out of its own negligence. The Hirer is responsible for arranging insurance cover for additional activities and shall indemnify PPCDT for the cost of repair of any damage done to any part of the premises or their contents or injury to persons, which may occur during the period of hiring.

14.     Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences

The Hirer must report all accidents and incidents involving injury or death to the public to PPCDT as soon as possible and register them in the Accident Book, held by the Caretaker and/or adjacent to the First Aid Box in the Lounge Area

15.     Animals

The Hirer shall ensure that no animals (including birds) except guide and service dogs, are brought into the premises, other than for a special event agreed by PPCDT and no animals whatsoever are to enter the kitchen at any time.

16.     Housekeeping

The Hirer is responsible for leaving the Premises in a clean and tidy condition, ensuring that the hall and equipment is left as it was found.