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Hiring & Facilities
Whether you are hosting a local sports event, a community café, or a private gathering, the Uig Community Hall offers a versatile and welcoming space for everyone. To ensure your event runs smoothly and the building remains in top condition for the next user, we have provided a comprehensive guide covering everything from key collection to kitchen use.
Event Preparation & Guidance
Planning an event requires attention to detail. Our Arrival and Exiting Guidance document is an essential resource for all hall hirers. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to access the building, manage the heating and lighting, and use our fully-equipped kitchen facilities safely. You can also download the Hire Charges and Terms of Hire below.
📥 Download the Uig Community Hall Arrival & Exiting Guidance (PDF)
Document Summary
This guide is designed to help you navigate the hall’s facilities efficiently. Key sections include:
- Access & Entry: Detailed instructions on collecting keys from the Uig Filling Station and operating the electronic entry doors.
- Lighting & Heating: A room-by-room breakdown of where to find light switches and how to operate the heating systems (including specific instructions for the storage heaters).
- Kitchen Facilities: Guidance on using the under-sink water heater, dishwasher, ovens, and hobs, as well as a reminder to separate recycling and general waste.
- Space Usage: Information on the Small Hall (ideal for cafes and meetings) and the Sports Hall (best for athletic events, though please note it is unheated).
- Health & Safety: Important locations for fire exits, assembly points, and how to operate the assistance alarms in the accessible toilets.
- Closing Up: A checklist for exiting the building, including cleaning requirements, window checks, and where to return keys after hours.
Hiring Rates & Charges
We offer flexible hiring options to suit everything from weekly club meetings to large-scale community events. Please identify your user category to determine your rate:
- Regular User: Ongoing weekly or monthly club bookings.
- Local / Concession: Individual residents or non-profit groups within the Uig area.
- Other: Commercial entities or non-local users.
Hourly & Small Event Rates
Hire Type @ Regular / Local Rate
Sports OR Small Hall: £10 / hour
Both Halls (Combined): £15 / hour
Concerts / Food Night:s £10 / hour
Child’s Party: £10 / hour
Hire Type @ Other / Commercial Rate
Sports OR Small Hall: £15 / hour
Both Halls (Combined): £20 / hour
Child’s Party: £15 / hour
Large Events & Functions
All event bookings include the full day of the event, plus a half-day before for setup (from 3pm) and a half-day after for cleanup (until 3pm).
- Events with Alcohol: Local: £250 | Other: £350 | Regular Club: £100
- Events (No Alcohol): Local: £150 | Other: £200 | Regular Club: £100
- Whole Building (Day Rate): Local: £100 | Other: £150 (Applies where pre/post setup is not required).
- Note: A £50 refundable deposit is required for all alcohol-related events.
Markets & Sales
- Market Days (Multi-user): £10 per table (Local) / £20 per table (Other).
- Single Commercial User: £100 per day (includes setup from 3pm the previous day).
Community & Miscellaneous
- Polling Day: £250 (48-hour period).
- Community Support: No charge for Woodland Trust meetings, Community Beach Cleans, or Shoebox Filling events (up to 48 hrs).