Yes you can use this equipment. You must indicate that you require to use it on your booking form. Please do not disconnect or change any wiring on the equipment

No ball games of any kind are allowed in either the Community or Youth Centres

Yes you can have a barbecue but it must be set up a minimum of 5 metres from any of the buildings and clear of any overhanging tree branches. You must ensure the grass area is not burnt and coals are fully extinguished on completion. Do not dispose of any hot coals in the waste bins on site.

Once your booking has been entered into our Booking System you will receive an email confirmation.

Yes - you must be a minimum of 25 years of age to make a booking. We do not accept bookings for 18th or 21st birthday parties regardless of the age of the person requesting the booking

No, due to Health and Safety concerns.

You must give 7 days clear notice of cancellation.

Parking is on the Upper Hale Road in front of the building. If you need to bring equipment into the building or require a disabled parking space, please contact us for details.

Yes you can arrange your own caterers

We charge by the hour and the hourly rate depends on the room you are booking.  Take a look at our WHO WE ARE page or contact the Centre on 01252 722362.

Yes we expect you to leave the halls in a clean and tidy condition. Any kitchen crockery and utensils should be washed in hot soapy water, dried and returned to their cabinets. Washing up liquid and tea towels are provided. Work surfaces should be wiped down and bins emptied particularly if they have food remnants or disposable nappies. If necessary floors should be swept. Please take away any refuse that is generated by you.

Yes you can put up decorations but you must not use drawing pins, sellotape or anything that will mark the walls of the halls. Blu-tak must not be used on the painted walls.

We have separate disabled toilet facility and the whole community centre is on one level, therefore accessible to wheelchairs.

We use a key safe and you will be issued with the relevant entrance code at least a week before your booking.

Yes all bookings include use of the kitchen facilities including cookers, refrigerator, and microwave. There is also a supply of crockery and cutlery. You are welcome to use these but please ensure they are washed, dried and returned to storage on completion. Washing up liquid and tea towels are provided.

Full details of how to book are on the bookings page on the website or alternatively send an email to halecommunitycentre@gmail.com

Both the Community Centre and Youth Centre can be booked from 9am until 11pm 7 days a week.

Yes, having due consideration for users who have booked other rooms, you can use the areas outside, taking care not to bring mud etc. into the halls in wet conditions. Please be aware that the field adjacent to the Centres is not the property of the Hale Community Centre and Youth Centre. Permission to use this must be obtained from Hale Academy.

Full payment in respect of ad-hoc bookings is due 7 days prior to the date of the event. You can pay by cheque or direct bank transfer (full payment details will be available on your invoice).

Yes please contact the Centre Manager

Details on how to book are available on our Make a Booking page.  Alternatively, send an email to the Centre - bookings@galecommunitycentre.org.uk.  We will check the calendar and come back to you as soon as possible. If you need to know straightaway, call 01252 722362.

Yes, please take away any refuse that is generated by you

No, we do not have an alcohol licence

There are rarely any concerns about security. Children should be kept under close supervision at all times and not allowed outside the halls without supervision - there is a very busy road outside the centre and the boundary is not enclosed. You should familiarise yourself with the fire exits on arrival. Should you leave the building empty at any time during your hire you should ensure all the doors are closed and locked.

For everyone's health and safety, all buildings on site are smoke-free zones, in full compliance with public place regulations. Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited anywhere within the fenced perimeter; please use the designated smoking area located outside the fence.