Frequently asked Questions
                
                Where is Currie Community Centre
            
            280 Lanark Road West, Currie, EH14 7GB. We are opposite Currie Bowling club and next to Pentland View park.
                
                Do I pay Community and Social or Business rates
            
            Community and Social Rates are only offered to non profit charities, religous groups and organiastions. As well as people in the community who want to host a party or event for friends and family members only.
                
                How do I find out about availability and booking 
            
            Please check the Centres calander at Currie Community Centre : Online Booking and if the space you want is avalible email bookings@curriecommunitycentre.org
                
                Can I view the Centre before booking?
            
            You can absolutley view the Centre before booking however because the Centre is run by volunteers you do need to arrange to view through the bookings coordinator. Please do not turn up without booking as you may be turned away or the Centre maybe closed.
                
                How much will it cost to hire a space
            
            Prices vary and depend on who you are, if you are booking a one off hire or becoming a regular to the centre and if you are booking one or more rooms. Our price list can be found on our venue hire page and booking site Currie Community Centre : Online Booking
Remember your hire period needs to include both set up and clean up
                
                Is a deposit required
            
            Yes, all hires are asked to give a £100 refundable deposit. This is taken in the unlikely event of damage or clean required after your hire. Please refer to our hire terms and conditions avalible on our venure hire page and at Currie Community Centre : Online Booking
                
                How is payment made
            
            After our Bookings Coordinator has recieved your bookings form and confirmed your booking, she will email you an invoice. Your invoice will need to be paid in full before your hire starts.
Payment can only be made via BACS
                
                Is there parking
            
            We do not have parking at the Centre, however all the streets surrounding the Centre are free and without restrictions to park.
There is a small gated space at the back of the Centre which can be used for loading and unloading, and also to park if you have mobility issues. The space is not a carpark, and should not be used as one.
                
                Do you have chairs and tables
            
            The Centre has an abundance of chairs which can be used as long as they are returned to their storage location at the end of hire. We also have 6 Gopax foldable 6 seater tables avalible for use, additional to the tables perminently up in the lounge area. There is no additional charge for using these.
                
                Are we able to decorate 
            
            Yes. However we ask that you not use drawing pins or tape on the walls or other surfaces.
Please use Blu-Tack or 3M Command hooks if you need to put up notices or decorations.
Do not fix decorations near light fittings or heaters.
PLease note that Glitter is not allowed to be used in the Centre
                
                What is the policy on cleaning and waste disposal
            
            As we are a volunteer lead charity, you would be responsible for all cleaning and removing all rubbish. Please ensure you allow enough time when booking to ensure the Centre is left as you find it.
                
                Can I bring appliances into the Centre
            
            Appliances that are either under 1 year old or have relivance up to date PAT test label can be used in the Centre. This includes extension leads and adaptors
                
                Does the Centre have WiFi?
            
            Unfortunatley the Centre does not have WiFi.
                
                How do I unfold and fold the Gopax tables?
            
            There is a nak to unfolding and folding the tables avalile at the centre. Please watch this instruction video from you tube which shows you 'how to': Bing Videos
                
                Can we have food and drink in the Centre?
            
            You are able to bring food and drink into the Centre for events and parties but only into the lounge/Kitchen, theatre room and Games room.
If you are planning to have food and drink in the sports hall, this needs to be discussed first with the Booking Coordinator and a clean up plan needs to be agreed.