Loft Terms

Party Loft – Terms of Hire

Usage Times:
Hire includes use of the room for agreed time period with access 30 minutes prior.
The premises must be vacated promptly after your event.

Space:
Hire includes use of the party room, to include sink and tea and coffee facilities and fridge and microwave. There are three toilets available (2 ladies and 1 gents) as well as a first floor lobby and cloakroom area.

Footwear and Coats:
We ask that children remove footwear before entering the party zone. Adults may keep shoes on but we that wellies and muddy footwear are removed. For health and safety reasons we ask that coats are kept in the cloakroom and that handbags are kept off the floor of the play area in the party room.

Responsibility of the Children:
Children remain the full responsibility of the parents or allocated carer/responsible adult.
We advise that children do not leave the party room and do not go beyond the stair gate at the top of the stairs unless accompanied. All children must be signed in whether parents are staying or leaving.

Food and Drink:
Food is not permitted in the carpeted area. If using cups of squash rather than juice cartons for children then please clean up immediately after any spillages.

· If you are bringing in your own catering then we do ask that you remove all refuse or we can do that on your behalf but will charge an additional £25.00 refuse and clean up charge.
· Tea and coffee facilities are available free of charge for the adults.
· Do not leave glass or hot drinks unattended in the children’s play zone.
· If glasses are required for adult usage then we can provide these but this will incur a
£10.00 cleaning charge.
· Plastic plates, cups and bowls are available to use for £10.00
· If having catering from us then please make us aware of any food allergies.
· A lighter and cake knife is provided.

Clean up:
Full clean up involves table cleaning, floor cleaning, surface cleaning, tableware cleaning (cups, plates etc) and putting away of furniture etc. Please do not leave food waste out or room overly messy.

Decorating:
The room comes equipped with furniture laid out for your children’s tea. Rugs and cushions.
We do allow banners to be displayed but only with Blue Tack. Please remove all banners and decorations after your event. Should you wish to book our decorating service then please consult a member of the party team.

Balloons:

We only allow helium balloons purchased from our shop to be used at the Party Loft. Our Qualatex balloon brand is the best on the market and will reflect positively on your party. Latex balloons start at £1.00 and can be ordered from our shop. We will happily take them up to The Loft on your behalf before the party starts.

Damages:
These may incur extra charges and your card details will be held on file until after your event and a full clean up has been carried out.

Unloading/loading:
During quieter times (evenings/Sundays) you are able to access The Loft by driving into Brewery Court past Subway. Once you have unloaded or loaded you must park your vehicle in the adjacent car park.

Venue management:
We will open the venue for you and lock up when you leave. A venue manager is also available to consult with throughout your party duration.

What we have that you can use and what we’ll do for you – all included in the basic hire charge:

· Urn for hot water, mugs, tea, coffee, tea, milk, sugar and even a tin of biscuits
· Fridge, microwave, CD player
· Washing up liquid, sponge, bin with bag
· Colouring in/story books
· Room laid out with age specific furniture
· Cake knife, matches, spare candles incase you forget
· Step ladder – the room comes with hooks already in situ for easily hanging bunting etc.
· We will put a blackboard outside the Loft entrance with the birthday girl/boy’s name
· We will take balloons up to the Loft that have been pre-ordered and paid for from the shop
· Full clear up – please note additional charges will b made for refuse removal and food area clear up.

Please note that although we offer a full room clear-up service, the above items are available to use free of charge and we would appreciate you leaving the kitchen area tidy with snack bowls and mugs etc washed.

We will wash down tables and stools, hoover the room, mop the floor, polish and intensively clean the kitchen area after your departure.

We have an additional range of plastic kiddies plates and cups, vases, cake stands, vintage crockery, baskets, platters, candle holders, bunting, decorations, glitter balls, dress up boxes etc that can be hired out.

When you arrive for your party we will ask you to sign a copy of this agreement and take your card details. Should the venue, props or any item belonging to The Party Loft be damaged in any way then we will contact you to discuss payment. Wear and tear is obviously not considered damage.

Please leave us a nice comment in the comment book.

Thank you and enjoy your party!!!

Janinka Diverio
The Party Loft