Gather & – Workshop Hire Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions apply to all workshop bookings at Gather & (“the Venue”). By confirming
a booking, the Hirer agrees to the following terms.
1. Booking and Payment
● Bookings are confirmed once written confirmation (by email) and a deposit have been
received.
● A 25% deposit is required to secure the date and booking, with the balance due 7 days
before the event.
● Bookings made within 7 days of the event must be paid in full at the time of booking.
● Regular or repeat bookings may be invoiced monthly by prior agreement.
2. Cancellations
● 14 days or more before the event: full refund of deposit.
● 7–13 days before the event: 50% of total hire fee refunded.
● Less than 7 days before the event: no refund.
● In the unlikely event that Gather & must cancel a booking (e.g. due to building issues or
staff illness), all fees will be refunded in full.
3. Hire Period
● The hire period must include all time needed for setup and pack-down, we allow 30
minutes either side, free of charge.
● Access outside of the agreed hours may not be possible unless arranged in advance.
● The venue must be vacated 30 minutes after the end of the booking.
4. Use of the Venue
● The Venue must only be used for the agreed workshop activity.
● Maximum capacities:
○ Upstairs space:
■ 12 yoga mats (up to 18 maximum)
■ Up to 24 seated at tables theatre style
■ Up to 35 seated at tables cafe style
■ Up to 50 seated at tables banquet style
■ Up to 50 seated theatre style
○ Downstairs area:
■ up to 24 seated at tables
● Gather & is a no-smoking and no-vaping venue.
● Candles or open flames are not permitted unless pre-approved and used safely.
● No permanent fixings (e.g. pins, tape) may be used on walls or furniture.
5. Equipment and Facilities
● Hire includes agreed use of:
○ Yoga mats, blocks, bolsters, cushions and blankets
○ Tables, chairs, and glassware
○ Access to the counter area for serving drinks/snacks (if included)
● All items must be left clean, dry, and in their original positions.
● Any loss or damage caused during the hire will be charged at replacement cost.
6. Food, Drinks and Catering
● Light refreshments may be served.
● Use of the kitchen must be agreed in advance.
● The Hirer is responsible for following all food hygiene and safety guidelines.
● Alcohol may not be sold or served without prior written consent.
7. Cleaning and Waste
● The Venue should be left as it was found.
● Please remove all rubbish or place it in the wheelie bins provided (outside) and adhere to
the recycling requirements.
● Additional cleaning fees may be charged if extra cleaning is required.
8. Noise and Neighbours
● Gather & is part of a mixed-use area. Please be respectful of neighbouring residents and
businesses.
● Music and noise should be kept to reasonable levels and finished by 10:30 pm, unless
otherwise agreed.
9. Health, Safety and Insurance
● The Hirer is responsible for the wellbeing and safety of participants during the workshop.
● All activities must be appropriate for the participants and carried out safely.
● Gather & accepts no liability for injury, loss, or damage to persons or property.
● The Hirer must hold appropriate public liability insurance if teaching or facilitating an
activity.
● Emergency exits must be kept clear at all times.