FAQ & Terms and Conditions

1. Where is Stember Hall?
Stember Hall is the home of the 28th Willesden Scout Group. It is located on Leighton Gardens, NW10 3PR. It is near Kensal Rise (Overground), Kensal Green (Bakerloo line), and bus routes 6, 52, and 187.


2. What facilities are there?
Stember Hall has two large indoor halls, one of them with tables and seating for up to 24 people, a kitchen, bathrooms, and a very large grassed outside area. The kitchen has an oven with grill, microwave, and sink, plus lots of glasses, cutlery and crockery available to use but will need to be washed and dried at the end of the party. Please bring your own kitchen towels for this purpose.


3. What is the capacity?
Stember Hall can accommodate up to 50 people.


4. When is Stember Hall available?
The Hall can be hired for either morning (9am–1pm) or afternoon (2pm–6pm) sessions. Setting up/clearing away must be included in your hire time. No parties can end later than 6pm. If a party overruns it will be charged pro-rata from the deposit. Please contact irene.arango@brentscouts.org.uk for availability.

5. How much does it cost?
Stember Hall hire costs £200 per party booking slot. We also need a £100 deposit, which is refundable against cancellations/late finishing/cleaning/breakages etc.

 

6. How do I pay?
Please pay by PayPal (follow this PayPal link – _make sure you choose the ‘SENDING TO FRIEDNS OR FAMILY’ option on Paypal.
IMPORTANT! In order to secure your booking, you need to pay the agreed sum for hall hire plus deposit totalling £300. Please provide proof of payment when submitting your booking form.

7. Is music allowed?
Music is allowed inside the hall. You may use your own music equipment.
The following are NOT allowed out of consideration for our neighbours:

  • Outside music

  • Disco parties

  • Whistles

  • Megaphones

8. Can I hire a bouncy castle?
Bouncy castles are allowed in the back field (facing Hardinge Road). Transporting vehicles must drive only on the cement surrounds and not onto the grass.

9. Can I have a fire or BBQ?
Camp fires/BBQs are allowed only if a uniformed adult member of the 28th Willesden Scouts is present at the party.

 

10. Is there parking?
Leighton Gardens is in a Controlled Parking Zone (KL) which operates Monday–Friday, 8.30am– 6.30pm. There are several Pay & Display bays directly outside Stember Hall.

 

11. Any other restrictions?

  • No go-karts or other wheeled party equipment are allowed inside or outside

  • No laser-gun games or similar

  • Astro/studded boots must not be worn inside as they damage the floor.

  • Do not tie anything to younger trees.

  • Do not enter the adjacent grounds of College Green Nursery or use their equipment

 

12. What should I do at the end of the party?

You will find brooms in the cleaning cupboard next to the ladies bathroom and cleaning materials under the sink in the kitchen

If you have used the cooker or microwave please clean them using a non-abrasive cloth/sponge

If the wooden floors are dirty please clean them using a special flat mop with fluid dispenser (BONA) that you will find in the lobby area; please do NOT use a normal mop/water as this will damage the floor

If you have moved tables and chairs please return them to their original position

If clothing is left behind we will donate it to charity if not collected after 2 weeks.

 

13. What do I do with my rubbish?
You will need to take all your waste away with you. It is very important that you do NOT dispose of your rubbish in the bins of nearby houses.

 

14. Is there a First Aid Kit?
Unfortunately we do not have a First Aid Kit for public use. You may of course bring your own.

 

IMPORTANT!

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF YOURSELF AND YOUR GUESTS WHILE USING STEMBER HALL (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE). WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENTS THAT MAY OCCUR DURING YOUR HIRE PERIOD. YOU MAY TAKE OUT YOUR OWN INSURANCE SHOULD YOU WISH.

BOOKING THE HALL AND MAKING PAYMENT IS EQUIVALENT TO A CONTRACT SIGNATURE AND ALL THE FAQ & TERMS AND CONDITIONS WILL APPLY.