Quakers believe in peace, love to all, and tolerance. Please do not use our Meeting House for any purpose that contradicts these beliefs.
A hirer is responsible for the security of the building while using it, and for any keys loaned.
We ask users to take care not to damage the floors (e.g. with stiletto heels or by dragging the furniture), and not to smoke or drink alcohol in the building.
If you use candles or other burning items you should make sure that each is on or in a container of water.
Please take special care that sharp items such as pins or needles are disposed of responsibly and not left on the floor.
After your booking, please make sure that the room is cleared and left ready for other users before you leave. Please make sure that the lights are turned off, all windows are closed and that both entry doors are securely locked.
Insurance
Hirers of the premises should have their own insurance for public liability.
Children
If children attend their events, hirers are responsible for their own child protection arrangements and for registering with the local authority independent inspection unit (Social Services) if required.
Food and the kitchen
The kitchen can be used for the preparation of hot and cold drinks, but should not be used for preparing or heating food. To avoid risks to health and safety, young children are not permitted in the kitchen. Any food consumption should be confined to the kitchen or the Schoolroom ONLY and not in the main Meeting Room. If you can please take any rubbish away with you when you leave and recycle it. If you have to leave anything, please sort it for recycling and leave it neatly in bags or boxes in the kitchen.
Fire Action
If you discover a fire:
1 Sound the alarm by pressing the break-glass button near the kitchen door,
2 Dial 999 to call the fire brigade. You are at:
- Preston Quaker Meeting House
189 St Georges Road
Preston PR1 6NQ
3 If you can do safely, attack the fire with the extinguishers in the corridor.
If you hear the fire alarm:
1 Leave the building by the main front door,
2 Close the doors behind you,
3 Assemble near the front gate.
Do not take risks
Do not return to the building