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Hiring Grove Facilities

 

Within Grove School’s commitment to the wider community facilities are made available for rent outside of the normal school day. We have an impressive range of facilities from sports hall, gymnasium and smaller studios to a number of computer suites and meetings rooms with the latest audio visual equipment.  We have beautiful grounds available to local organisations for sporting activities.

 

Our main hall can comfortably seat 300, has a stage and full lighting and sound systems and is regularly used by theatrical groups and for concerts.  We were recently graced with a concert and workshop from the internationally renowned guitarist Gordon Giltrap.     

Some rooms may also be available for use during the school day.

The charges for hiring are summarised below:

There are 2 user categories:

 

Category ‘A’ (free use).

  • LA recognised Youth Organisation
  • Community Councils
  • Community Councils for selection purposes
  • Parent Teachers Association Meeting
  • Teachers Association and SCC Employees Union Meetings
  • County Governors Association Meeting
  • County Federation of Parents Teachers Association
  • Other community activities at the discretion of the Head teacher

Category ‘B’ (standard charge based on specific facility being hired).

  • Evening classes (LA)
  • Meetings of Community Societies and Organisations
  • Sporting/Recreational use (Indoor & outdoors)
  • Concert Events
  • Fund Raising Activities by Voluntary Groups
  • Dances, Discos and similar events
  • Whist Drives
  • Political Meetings and Surgeries
  • Lodge Meetings
  • Friendly Societies
  • Union Meetings for non Council Employees
  • Other community activities at the discretion of the Head teacher
  • Any other activity at the discretion of the Head teacher where an admission charge is levied

CHARGES

Category ‘A’


Scheduled Evenings – free use
Scheduled Evenings (after 9.00 pm) – £10.00 per hour of part thereof + VAT
*Non-Scheduled Evenings weekdays - £10.00 per hour or part thereof + VAT
-weekends - £15.00 per hour or part thereof + VAT
*(Plus Site Management costs at approximately £15.00 per hour)

 Scheduled evenings are times where there are regular standard rate paying bookings or school events (e.g. parents evenings).

Category ‘B’

Based on a flat rate per hour (or part thereof):
Meeting Room £12.50
Classroom £13.00
G01 £13.00
Main Hall £15.00
Computer Suite £15.00
Library £15.00
Gymnasium £15.00
Sports Hall £16.00

The kitchen is also available for hire, subject to the attendance of a member of the catering team throughout the duration of the hire. Price on application.

OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Hire of pitches - £15.00 per match
Hire of cricket facilities - £15.00 per match
Hire of rounders facilities - £5.00 per match
Hire of Tennis Courts- £5.00 per match
Hire of grounds - £10.00 per hour
Hire of changing rooms (by arrangement) £10.00 per event

Hiring of playing field for Fetes/Demonstrations/Concerts £50.00 per 4 hour period (VAT exempt)
(Services of the Site Management Team will generate additional charges at approximately £10.00 per hour)
VAT – bookings made in advance are not subject to VAT, otherwise lettings are subject to the current rate of VAT.

For further information and to discuss hiring or to request booking forms, please contact the Finance Office on 01630 652121 or email admin@grove.biblio.net.   Conditions of Hire and Hiring Policy