Terms and Conditions

Please see below our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy for our Website and our Premises Hire Terms and Conditions

This page states exact information about all usage of our Website and our Premise Hire Terms and Conditions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These terms and conditions (the 'Terms and Conditions') govern the use of www.astleybridgecricketclub.co.uk (the "Site"). This Site is owned and operated by Astley Bridge Cricket Club. This Site is an ecommerce website.

By using this Site, you indicate that you have read and understand these Terms and Conditions and agree to abide by them at all times.

Intellectual Property

All content published and made available on our Site is the property of Astley Bridge Cricket Club and the Site's creators. This includes, but is not limited to images, text, logos, documents, downloadable files and anything that contributes to the composition of our Site.

Acceptable Use - our 'Site'

As a user of our Site and/or social media platforms, you agree to use our Site and/or social media platforms legally, not to use our Site and/or social media platforms for illegal purposes, and not to:

  • Harass or mistreat other users of our Site;

  • Violate the rights of other users of our Site;

  • Violate the intellectual property rights of the Site owners or any third party to the Site;

  • Hack into the account of another user of the Site;

  • Act in any way that could be considered fraudulent; or

  • Post any material that may be deemed inappropriate or offensive.

If we believe or have knowledge of you using our Site and/or social media platforms illegally or in a manner that violates these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to limit, suspend or terminate your access to our Site and/or social media platforms. We also reserve the right to take any legal steps necessary to prevent you from accessing our Site and/or social media platforms.

Acceptable Use - our 'Social Media Platforms'

As a user of our Social Media Platforms, you agree to use our Social Media Platforms legally, not to use our Social Media Platforms for illegal purposes, and not to:

  • Harass or mistreat other users of our Social Media Platforms;

  • Violate the rights of other users of our Social Media Platforms;

  • Violate the intellectual property rights of the Social Media Platforms owners or any third party to the Social Media Platforms;

  • Hack into the account of another user of the Social Media Platforms;

  • Act in any way that could be considered fraudulent; or

  • Post any material that may be deemed inappropriate or offensive.

If we believe or have knowledge of you using our Social Media Platforms illegally or in a manner that violates these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to limit, suspend or terminate your access to our Social Media Platforms. We also reserve the right to take any legal steps necessary to prevent you from accessing our Social Media Platforms.

Sale of Goods and Services

These Terms and Conditions govern the sale of goods and services available on our Site.

The following are available on our Site:

  • Cricket Sponsorship;

  • Sponsorship;

  • Cricket Membership

  • Social Membership

  • Premises and Room Hire;

  • Exclusive Discounts and Offers;

  • Donations;

  • Event Tickets; and

  • Cricket Clothing/Apparel.

We are under a legal duty to supply goods that match the description of the good(s) you order on our Site.

The following services are available on our Site:

  • Cricket Sponsorship;

  • Sponsorship;

  • Cricket Membership

  • Social Membership

  • Premises and Room Hire;

  • Exclusive Discounts and Offers;

  • Donations;

  • Event Tickets; and

  • Cricket Clothing/Apparel.

  • The services will be paid for in full when the services are ordered.

These Terms and Conditions apply to all the goods and services that are displayed on our Site at the time you access it. This includes all products listed as being out of stock. All information, descriptions, or images that we provide about our goods and services are as accurate as possible. However, we are not legally bound by such information, descriptions, or images as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all goods and services we provide. You agree to purchase goods and services from our Site at your own risk.

We reserve the right to modify, reject or cancel your order whenever it becomes necessary. If we cancel your order and you have already processed your payment, we will give you a full refund equal to the amount you paid. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor your payment instrument to verify receipt of any refund.

Payments

We accept the following payment methods on our Site and through our Stripe Payment Portal (see Privacy Policy):

  • Credit card;

  • Debit;

  • Debit Card;

  • BAC's (Bank Transfer).

When you provide us with your payment information, you authorise our use of and access to the payment instrument you have chosen to use. By providing us with your payment information, you authorise us to charge the amount due to this payment instrument.

If we believe your payment has violated any law of these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to cancel or reverse your transaction.

Shipping, Delivery and Collection

When you purchase goods from our Site, the goods will be delivered through one of the following methods:

  • Digital Downloads (applicable to Event Tickets);

  • Collection from Club (applicable to Cricket Clothing/Apparel);

  • Email confirmation of Sponsorship Payment.

Delivery and downloads will take place as soon as reasonably possible, depending on the delivery method selected. Delivery times may vary due to unforseen circumstances. Please note that delivery times do not include weekends and bank holidays.

You will not be charged for the delivery of the goods you purchase on our Site.

You are required to provide us with a complete and accurate delivery address, and email address, including the name of the recipient when directed to do so. We are not liable for the delivery of your goods going to the wrong address or wrong person as a result of you providing us with inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to Cancel and Receive Reimbursement

If you are a customer living in the United Kingdom you have the right to cancel your contract to purchase goods and services from us within 14 days without giving notice. The cancellation period:

  • Will end 14 days from the date of purchase when you purchased digitally downloaded event tickets and content that was not supplied on a tangible medium;

  • Will end 14 days from the date of purchase when you purchased a service;

  • Will end 14 days from when you receive, or someone you nominate receives, the goods when you purchased good(s) in one order that are all delivered together;

  • Will end 14 days from when you receive, or someone you nominate receives, the last good when you purchased good(s) in one order that are delivered separately; or

  • Will end 14 days from when you receive, or someone you nominate receives, the first good when you purchased good(s) that will be regularly delivered during a defined period of time.

To exercise your right to cancel you must inform us of your decision to cancel within the cancellation period. To cancel, contact us by email at astleybridgecc@gmail.com or by post at Astley Bridge Cricket Club, Moss Bank Way, Astley Bridge, Bolton, BL1 6PZ. Cancellations via phone will not be accepted.

The right to cancel does not apply to:

  • Custom or personalised goods;

  • Initial Function Room Booking Deposits (please read Function Room Booking Terms and Conditions);

  • Sponsorships or donations;

  • Goods that will deteriorate or expire rapidly;

  • Accommodation, transport of goods, vehicle rental services, catering, or services related to leisure (Cricket Fun Days) activities, if the contract includes a specific date or period of performance.

Effects of Cancellation

If you cancel your contract with us and good(s) have already been sent to you, then you must return the good(s) as soon as possible after informing us of your decision to cancel. Digital good(s) will no longer be valid across all platforms owned by Astley Bridge Cricket Club or the premises. You will be responsible for the cost of returning any such good(s) if required. We will not be responsible for any damage or loss to the good(s) that occurs before they are returned to us, including while the good(s) are in transit.

If you cancel your contract with us, we will reimburse to you all payments we received from you under the contract, including the costs of delivery if applicable, except for any supplementary delivery charges resulting from your choice of a delivery type other than the least expensive type of standard delivery that we offer. Please note that we are permitted by law to reduce your reimbursement to reflect any reduction in the value of the good(s) that was caused by handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristic, and functioning of the good(s).

We will provide the reimbursement without undue delay and no later than the earlier of 14 days we receive back from you any good(s) supplied or 14 days after you provide proof that you have returned the good(s). If no good(s) were supplied, then we will provide the reimbursement no later than 14 days after the day we were informed of your decision to cancel.

If you requested the performance of services begin during the cancellation period, you are required to pay us an amount which is in proportion to what has been performed until you have communicated to us your decision to cancel this contract. We ill reimburse you any amount you have paid above this proportionate payment.

We will make the reimbursement using the same form of payment as you used for the initial purchase unless you have expressly agreed otherwise. You will not incur any fees for the reimbursement.

The right to cancel and to reimburse is not affected by any return or refund policy we may have.

Refunds

Refunds for Goods

Refund requests must be made within 14 days after your receipt of your good(s).

Refunds do not apply to the following goods:

  • Initial Function Room Booking Deposits (check Function Room Booking Terms and Conditions);

  • Event Tickets Cancelled within 14 days of event due to take place.

Refunds for Services

We provide refunds for services sold on our Site as follows:

  • The services will be fully refunded by Astley Bridge Cricket Club if the services are cancelled within at least 2 weeks before the services were scheduled to be provided. However, efforts will be made to reschedule to a new proposed date and time if required.

Returns

Returns (Clothing/Apparel) can be made in person at the following locations for purchased good(s): At the Clubhouse (Astley Bridge Cricket Club, Moss Bank Way, Astley Bridge, Bolton, BL1 6PZ).

Consumer Protection Law

Where the Sale of Goods Act 1979, the Consumer Rights Act 2015, or any other consumer protection legislation in your jurisdiction applies and cannot be excluded, these Terms and Conditions will not limit your legal rights and remedies under that legislation. These Terms and Conditions will be read subject to the mandatory provision of that legislation. If there is a conflict between these Terms and Conditions and that legislation, the mandatory provisions of the legislation will apply.

Photography, our Site and Social Media Platforms

Photographs of our events and of our club are often used on our website and social media. These photographs may include the faces of individuals from time to time. Under UK law, such as the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 and the Human Rights Act 1998, which protect the right to respect for private and family life, we are forbidden from sharing any pictures publicly on our website or social media platforms without express consent. We may share pictures of you if you have given us your consent to do so. If you have requested to not be recognised in any photography taken, we will take the utmost care to ensure you will not be recognised in any pictures used for our Site and social media platforms. If you have any concerns or questions regarding our photography policy, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your wishes are respected.

Limitation of Liability

Astley Bridge Cricket Club and our committee, directors, officers, managements, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates will not be liable for any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses including legal fees from your use of the Site.

Indemnity

Except where prohibited by law, by using this Site you indemnify and hold harmless Astley Bridge Cricket Club and our committee, directors, officers, managements, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates from any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses including legal fees arising out of your use of our Site or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.

Applicable Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Country of England.

Severability

If at any time any of the provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions are found to be inconsistent or invalid under applicable laws, those provisions will be deemed void and will be removed from these Terms and Conditions. All other provisions will not be affected by the removal and the rest of these Terms and Conditions.

Changes

These Terms and Conditions may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to the way we operate our Site and the way we expect users to behave on our Site. We will notify users by email of changes to these Terms and Conditions or post a notice on our Site.

Contact Details

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Our contact details are as follows:

01204 415515

asttleybridgecc@gmail.com

Astley Bridge Cricket Club, Moss Bank Way, Astley Bridge, Bolton, BL1 6PZ

You can also contact us through the 'Contact Us' form available on our Site.

Effective date: 23rd February, 2025

Customer Privacy Policy

This privacy notice tells you what to expect us to do with your personal information.

  • Contact details

  • What information we collect, use, and why

  • Lawful bases and data protection rights

  • Where we get personal information from

  • How long we keep information

  • Who we share information with

  • How to complain

Contact details

Post

Astley Bridge Cricket Club, Moss Bank Way, , Astley Bridge, Bolton, BL1 6PZ, GB

Telephone

01204 415515

Email

astleybridgecc@gmail.com

What Information We Collect, Use, and Why

We collect or use the following information to provide services and goods, including delivery:

  • Names and contact details

  • Addresses

  • Purchase or account history

  • Payment details (including card or bank information for transfers and direct debits)

  • Credit reference information

  • Health information (including dietary requirements, allergies and health conditions)

  • Health and safety information

  • Account information

  • Information relating to loyalty programmes

  • Website user information (including user journeys and cookie tracking)

  • Photographs or video recordings

  • Records of meetings and decisions

  • Identification documents

  • Information relating to compliments or complaints

  • Information relating to sponsorship

We collect or use the following information for the operation of customer accounts and guarantees:

  • Names and contact details

  • Addresses

  • Payment details (including card or bank information for transfers and direct debits)

  • Purchase history

  • Account information, including registration details

  • Information used for security purposes

  • Marketing preferences

We collect or use the following information for service updates or marketing purposes:

  • Names and contact details

  • Marketing preferences

  • Location data

  • Recorded images, such as photos or videos

  • Purchase or viewing history

  • Information relating to sponsorship

  • Records of consent, where appropriate

We collect or use the following information for research or archiving purposes:

  • Names and contact details

  • Location data

  • Recorded images, such as photos or videos

  • Purchase or viewing history

  • Website and app user journey information

  • Personal information used for the purpose of research

  • Records of consent, where appropriate

We also collect or use the following information for research or archiving purposes:

  • Racial or ethnic origin

  • Health information

We collect or use the following information to comply with legal requirements:

  • Name

  • Contact information

  • Identification documents

  • Financial transaction information

  • Criminal offence data (including Disclosure Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland checks)

  • Health and safety information

We also collect or use the following information to comply with legal requirements:

  • Racial or ethnic origin

  • Religious or philosophical beliefs

We collect or use the following personal information for dealing with queries, complaints or claims:

  • Names and contact details

  • Address

  • Payment details

  • Account information

  • Purchase or service history

  • Video recordings of public areas

  • Audio recordings of public areas

  • Dashcam footage - outside vehicle

  • Dashcam footage - inside vehicle

  • Witness statements and contact details

  • Relevant information from previous investigations

  • Customer or client accounts and records

  • Financial transaction information

  • Information relating to health and safety

  • Correspondence

We also collect the following information for dealing with queries, complaints or claims:

  • Racial or ethnic origin

  • Religious or philosophical beliefs

  • Health information

Lawful Bases and Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law; GDPR, we must have a “lawful basis” for collecting and using your personal information.

Which lawful basis we rely on may affect your data protection rights which are in brief set out below:

  • Your right of access - You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information. You can request other information such as details about where we get personal information from and who we share personal information with. There are some exemptions which means you may not receive all the information you ask for.

  • Your right to rectification - You have the right to ask us to correct or delete personal information you think is inaccurate or incomplete.

  • Your right to erasure - You have the right to ask us to delete your personal information.

  • Your right to restriction of processing - You have the right to ask us to limit how we can use your personal information.

  • Your right to object to processing - You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.

  • Your right to data portability - You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal information you gave us to another organisation, or to you.

  • Your right to withdraw consent – When we use consent as our lawful basis you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

If you make a request, we must respond to you without undue delay and in any event within one month.

To make a data protection rights request, please contact us using the contact details at the top of this privacy notice.

Our Lawful Bases for the Collection and Use of your Data

Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information to provide services and goods are:

  • Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Contract – we have to collect or use the information so we can enter into or carry out a contract with you. All of your data protection rights may apply except the right to object.

  • Legal obligation – we have to collect or use your information so we can comply with the law. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure, the right to object and the right to data portability.

  • Public task – we have to collect or use your information to carry out a task laid down in law, which the law intends to be performed by an organisation such as ours. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure and the right to portability.

Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information for the operation of customer accounts and guarantees are:

  • Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Contract – we have to collect or use the information so we can enter into or carry out a contract with you. All of your data protection rights may apply except the right to object.

  • Legal obligation – we have to collect or use your information so we can comply with the law. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure, the right to object and the right to data portability.

  • Vital interests – collecting or using the information is needed when someone’s physical or mental health or well-being is at urgent or serious risk. This includes an urgent need for life-sustaining food, water, clothing or shelter. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object and the right to portability.

  • Public task – we have to collect or use your information to carry out a task laid down in law, which the law intends to be performed by an organisation such as ours. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure and the right to portability.

Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information for service updates or marketing purposes are:

  • Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Contract – we have to collect or use the information so we can enter into or carry out a contract with you. All of your data protection rights may apply except the right to object.

  • Legal obligation – we have to collect or use your information so we can comply with the law. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure, the right to object and the right to data portability.

  • Public task – we have to collect or use your information to carry out a task laid down in law, which the law intends to be performed by an organisation such as ours. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure and the right to portability.

Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information for research or archiving purposes are:

  • Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Contract – we have to collect or use the information so we can enter into or carry out a contract with you. All of your data protection rights may apply except the right to object.

  • Legal obligation – we have to collect or use your information so we can comply with the law. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure, the right to object and the right to data portability.

  • Public task – we have to collect or use your information to carry out a task laid down in law, which the law intends to be performed by an organisation such as ours. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure and the right to portability.

Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information for legal requirements are:

  • Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Contract – we have to collect or use the information so we can enter into or carry out a contract with you. All of your data protection rights may apply except the right to object.

  • Legal obligation – we have to collect or use your information so we can comply with the law. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure, the right to object and the right to data portability.

  • Vital interests – collecting or using the information is needed when someone’s physical or mental health or well-being is at urgent or serious risk. This includes an urgent need for life-sustaining food, water, clothing or shelter. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object and the right to portability.

  • Public task – we have to collect or use your information to carry out a task laid down in law, which the law intends to be performed by an organisation such as ours. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure and the right to portability.

Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information for dealing with queries, complaints or claims are:

  • Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Contract – we have to collect or use the information so we can enter into or carry out a contract with you. All of your data protection rights may apply except the right to object.

  • Legal obligation – we have to collect or use your information so we can comply with the law. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure, the right to object and the right to data portability.

  • Vital interests – collecting or using the information is needed when someone’s physical or mental health or well-being is at urgent or serious risk. This includes an urgent need for life-sustaining food, water, clothing or shelter. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object and the right to portability.

  • Public task – we have to collect or use your information to carry out a task laid down in law, which the law intends to be performed by an organisation such as ours. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to erasure and the right to portability.

Where we get personal information from:

  • Directly from you

  • CCTV footage or other recordings

  • Health care providers

  • Legal and judicial sector organisations

  • Schools, colleges, universities or other education organisations

  • Councils and other public sector organisations

  • Publicly available sources

  • Previous employers

  • Market research organisations

  • Suppliers and service providers

How Long We Keep Information

We collect and retain personal information for three years.

The personal information we collect will be deleted after three years of inactivity if it has not been used.

Who We Share Information With

  • Data processors

Stripe

This data processor does the following activities for us: Stipe facilitates debit and credit card payments online. Stripe is PCI DSS Level 1 certified, use advanced encryption, and have powerful fraud detection tools to protect your transactions.

Clover UK

This data processor does the following activities for us: Clover UK facilitates debit and credit card payments instore. Clover UK is PCI DSS Level 1 certified, use advanced encryption, and have powerful fraud detection tools to protect your transactions.

Others we share personal information with:

  • Organisations we need to share information with for safeguarding reasons

  • Professional or legal advisors

  • Financial or fraud investigation authorities

  • Relevant regulatory authorities

  • Organisations we’re legally obliged to share personal information with

  • Emergency services

  • Publicly on our website, social media or other marketing and information media

What is PCI Compliance in the UK?

In the UK, PCI compliance refers to adhering to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), which is a global set of security requirements designed to protect cardholder data during credit and debit card transactions. The standards are mandated by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) and apply to any UK business that accepts, processes, stores, or transmits cardholder information. For UK businesses, maintaining PCI compliance is essential to: Protect against data breaches: Prevent unauthorised access to sensitive cardholder information. Avoid financial penalties: Non-compliance can lead to significant fines from card issuers or acquiring banks. Build customer trust: Compliance demonstrates your commitment to safeguarding customers\' data, fostering confidence in your business. By ensuring compliance, UK businesses can securely handle card transactions across all payment channels while avoiding reputational damage and financial risks. PCI Auditing PCI auditing is the process of verifying that a business complies with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard PCI DSS requirements. Depending on the size and transaction volume of the business, this audit can be conducted by: Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs): External experts authorised to evaluate compliance. Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs): For smaller businesses with fewer transactions. The audit process includes: Reviewing security practices Testing systems for vulnerabilities Evaluating how cardholder data is processed, stored, and transmitted A successful PCI audit ensures that a business adheres to PCI DSS requirements, protecting sensitive payment information while avoiding fines, breaches, or reputational harm. Regular audits are crucial to maintaining compliance and safeguarding businesses against evolving security threats.

How to Complain

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal data, you can make a complaint to us using the contact details at the top of this privacy notice.

Last updated: 23rd February, 2025

Website Cookies Policy

Our Cookies Policy was last updated on 01/02/25. This Cookies Policy explains what Cookies are and how We use them. You should read this policy so You can understand what type of cookies We use, or the information We collect using Cookies and how that information is used.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that We store about You may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from Cookies. For further information on how We use, store and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy. We do not store sensitive personal information, such as mailing addresses, account passwords, etc. in the Cookies we use.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalised have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Cookies Policy:

●       “Company” (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Cookies Policy) refers to Astley Bridge Cricket Club.

●       “Cookies” means small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses.

●       “Website” refers to astleybridgecricketclub.co.uk, accessible from https://www.astleybridgecricketclub.co.uk.

●       “You” means the individual accessing or using the Website, or a company, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable.

The Use of the Cookies

Type of Cookies We Use

Cookies can be "Persistent" or "Session" Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close your web browser.

We use both session and persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:

●       Necessary / Essential Cookies

Type: Session Cookies

Administered by: Us

Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.

●       Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies

Administered by: Us

Purpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.

●       Functionality Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies

Administered by: Us

Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.

●       Tracking and Performance Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies

Administered by: Third-Parties

Purpose: These Cookies are used to track information about traffic to the Website and how users use the Website. The information gathered via these Cookies may directly or indirectly identify You as an individual visitor. This is because the information collected is typically linked to a pseudonymous identifier associated with the device You use to access the Website. We may also use these Cookies to test new advertisements, pages, features or new functionality of the Website to see how our users react to them.

Your Choices Regarding Cookies

If You prefer to avoid the use of Cookies on the Website, first You must disable the use of Cookies in your browser and then delete the Cookies saved in your browser associated with this website. You may use this option for preventing the use of Cookies at any time. If You do not accept Our Cookies, you may experience some inconvenience in your use of the Website and some features may not function properly. If You'd like to delete Cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse Cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser.

For any other web browser information, please visit your web browser's official web pages.

Contact Us

If You have any questions about this Cookies Policy, You can contact us:

  • By visiting this page on our website: astleybridgecricketclub.co.uk/contact

  • By sending us an email: astleybridgecc@gmail.com

These Terms and Conditions below state exact information about any Hire or Hiring of the Premises and Grounds of Astley Bridge Cricket Club.

Premises Hire TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This Agreement constitutes the Premises, Members Room and Function Room Hire via the Booking Form or via Email and these Terms and Conditions are made between the Hirer and the Venue. These Terms and Conditions apply to all bookings for any and all part of The Premises. The parties agree that the hiring will be carried out in accordance with this Agreement.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

1.1. The Venue – means ASTLEY BRIDGE CRICKET CLUB, MOSS BANK WAY, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL1 6PZ.

1.2. The Hirer – means the person or organisation as set out on the Function Room Hire Booking Form.

1.3. The Premises – means the Function Room/Members Room/Outside Patio/Kitchen at ASTLEY BRIDGE CRICKET CLUB, MOSS BANK WAY, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL1 6PZ, as set out in the Room Hire Booking Form.

1.4. The Building – means ASTLEY BRIDGE CRICKET CLUB, MOSS BANK WAY, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL1 6PZ and the grounds of.

1.5. The Amount Due – means the amount that the Hirer is required to pay to the Venue as discussed at time of booking confirmation and set out and agreed upon by the Venue and Hirer.

1.6.The Period of Hire – means the period set out and discussed at the time of booking confirmation and agreed upon by the Venue and Hirer

2. Maximum Capacity

2.1. The Hirer will not exceed the maximum capacities for the Premises.

2.2. The maximum capacities are as follows: Function Room 95 people/Members Room 85 people/Kitchen 03 people. If external grounds on the Premises have been agreed for any event booked, capacity numbers may and can be increased, at the discretion of the Venue.

2.3. The Hirer, in the event that the kitchen has been booked for the event, shall ensure that no person under 16 years of age is permitted to enter the kitchen.

2.4. In the event the Hirer books both the Function Room and Members Room together, the Hirer will not exceed the maximum capacities for the Premises.

3. Use of Premises

3.1. The Hirer shall not use the Premises for any purpose other than that described on the Function Room Hire Booking Form and shall not sub-hire or use or allow the Premises to be used for:

  • Any political rallies or demonstrations.

  • For purposes which are illegal i.e. be they forbidden by law or unauthorised by official or accepted rules.

  • For functions attended by people whose presence may cause civil unrest or division within the community.

  • To an organisation or individual which has been banned by law.

  • Or to do anything or bring onto the Premises anything which may endanger the same or render invalid any insurance policies in respect thereof.

3.2. The Venue reserves the right to exclude or eject from the Premises any person, and to cancel any booking where it considers:

  • That such events may be contrary to the interest of the general public or contrary to any law or act of Parliament. Any bookings will also be subject to consideration from the police to ensure the safety of the community is assessed against the request for a venue booking.

  • The users of the premises may do something that may cause or pose a risk of loss, damage or significant expense to the Venue or harm the reputation of the Venue, as well as individuals and themselves.

  • The Hirer shall ensure that no equipment, goods or other materials are left on the Premises overnight.

4. Licences

4.1. If required, the Hirer shall be responsible for obtaining any licences and for completing any returns that may be required by the Performing Rights Society, Phonographic Performance Limited, The Copyright Licensing Agency Limited and all other similar bodies in connection with the hiring and the Hirer shall indemnify the Venue against the consequences of the Hirer’s failure to do so.

4.2. Where the use of the Venue Premises Licence is permitted by the Venue, the Hirer shall ensure compliance with the conditions of the Premises Licence.

4.3. If required, the Hirer shall not apply for a Temporary Event Notice without the written permission of the Venue or any other Licences or Notices without the permission of the venue.

4.4. If required, the Hirer shall ensure that they have all permits, consents, licences, permissions, certificates, authorisations and approvals whether of a public or private nature which shall be required by any authority or person in respect of the event. This includes where required a licence issued by the Performing Rights Society and any copyright permission.

5. Health and Safety Compliance

5.1. The Hirer shall comply with all requests of the Venue’s Manager and Safety Adviser and must supply any documents requested promptly, if required for the event.

5.2. The Hirer shall be responsible for the health and safety aspects of the use of the Premises during the Period of Hire.

5.3. The Hirer shall:

  • ensure clear and unobstructed access and regress is maintained to all emergency exits in the Premises

  • ensure fire doors in the Premises are not be propped or left open at any time

5.4. The Venue Fire Regulations will be observed by the Hirer at all times. If for any reason the fire alarms are set off in the Premises, the Hirer shall ensure they follow full procedure by the event staff and evacuate the Premises immediately.

5.5. The accidental or intentional setting off of alarms when not required will incur a charge of £200.00.

5.6. The Hirer shall be aware that no cooking equipment can be used in the Function Room or Members Room without the express written permission of the Committee and the Venue.

5.7. The Venue and the Venue Staff can refuse the right to serve any person intoxicated or otherwise if deemed necessary to protect the wellbeing of any person. The Venue reserves the right to ask any person to leave and/or reserves the right to stop the event and request the event finish immediately.

6. Electrical Appliance Safety

6.1. The Hirer shall ensure that any personal electrical appliances intended to be used by the Hirer at the Premises shall be in full working order. A charge of £250.00 shall be payable by the Hirer where any fault or damage is made to the Venue Electrical Circuit by faulty equipment.

6.2. The Venue shall ensure that all electrical appliances owned by the Venue on site are tested regularly and are in full working order.

6.3. The Hirer shall ensure that the Venue is made aware of any damage or faults to the Venue equipment before or whilst using if permitted to use.

7. Alterations

7.1. The Hirer must not make any alterations to the Premises or any other part of the Premises without the Venue’s prior written consent.

7.2. The Hirer can use Blue Tack to put up decorations or use the hooks that are already in place on the walls. The Hirer must not use any other form of adhesives or attachments including, but not limited to, cellotape, masking tape, double-sided tape, gaffer tape, staples, hooks, nails. Any damage caused by the use of adhesives or attachments not permitted will incur a £200.00 charge.

8. Food and Drink

8.1. Where food is to be supplied to the public the Hirer will take full responsibility for the Health and Hygiene of food supplied. If the Hirer has instructed a caterer, the responsibility of Health and Hygiene regulations is for the Hirer to ensure.

8.2. The Hirer shall if preparing, serving or selling food observe all relevant food and hygiene legislation and regulations and hold liability insurance to sell food on our premises. Express permission for selling of goods on Premises will require written permission from the committee and Venue to do so.

8.3. If the Hirer wishes to use caterers on the Premises during the Period of Hire, the Hirer must ensure that the caterers comply with all health and hygiene legislations and regulations, including liability insurance and policy schedule consent.

8.4. The Venue does not allow any form of cooking anywhere on the Premises or grounds with, but not limited to, BBQs, heaters, external and garden cooking equipment.

9. General regulations

9.1. The Hirer must ensure that no goods which are illegal, counterfeit, dangerous or deemed to be of an offensive or inappropriate nature (as determined at the absolute discretion of the Venue) are displayed, used or offered for sale on the Premises.

9.2. Any items deemed to be of an offensive or inappropriate nature by the Venue shall be removed from display or sale immediately, or from a person if required on the request of the Venue.

9.3. Smoking and vaping is not permitted in the Building. The Hirer shall ensure there is no smoking or vaping in the Premises, excluding the designated smoking areas outside. The Venue reserves the right to ask any person found to be smoking or vaping to stop immediately, to leave and/or reserves the right to stop the event and request the event finish immediately.

9.4. Drugs and/or any form of recreational activities are not permitted in the building (as determined at the absolute discretion of the Venue). The Venue reserves the right to ask any person found taking and/or selling drugs to leave and/or reserves the right to stop the event and request the event finish immediately.

9.5. The Venue does not allow the use of any equipment or decorations that can cause damage to the Premises or grounds with, but not limited to, smoke machines, snow machines, foam machines, bubble machines, powder bombs. The Committee and the Venue reserve the right to refuse any request for the use of any equipment for any event booking.

10. Nuisance

10.1. The Hirer must not do or allow anyone attending their hiring to do anything on the Premises or behave in a manner which is or may become a nuisance to the Venue or other hirers or to the occupiers of adjoining or neighbouring premises.

10.2. The Hirer shall be responsible for requiring any person causing such a nuisance to leave the Premises and the Building at the request of the Venue and Venue staff.

10.3. The Venue does not tolerate any form of abuse towards any of the staff or the Venue Members. The Hirer shall be responsible for ensuring the event attendees act in accordance with this and/or ensure that if any person continues to act in specific maladaptive behaviour, to remove them from the premises. The Venue reserves the right to ask any person to leave and/or reserves the right to stop the event and request the event finish immediately.

10.4.The Venue and the Venue Staff can refuse the right to serve any person intoxicated or otherwise if deemed necessary to protect the wellbeing of any person. The Venue reserves the right to ask any person to leave and/or reserves the right to stop the event and request the event finish immediately.

11. Children

11.1. The Hirer shall ensure that where an event involves activities aimed predominantly at children, and/or the activity is positively supported by a school for the attendance of children, they have appropriate child protection policies and procedures in place.

11.2. The Hirer shall ensure children under 16 are not outside alone after 22:30pm without supervision or a parent present.

11.3. The Hirer shall ensure children do not leave the Function Room without supervision. Any children left to behave in any way deemed a nuisance on our premises, including but not limited to: climbing our fences, attending areas of the club which have not been booked for use by the Hirer, ignoring guidance and instruction from the club staff, using inappropriate language towards Venue staff or Members, accessing external grounds deemed off limits and not for public use, will asked to be removed from the Premises at the discretion of the Venue and the Venue staff. The Venue reserves the right to ask any person to leave and/or reserves the right to stop the event and request the event finish immediately.

11.4. The Hirer will ensure all children are not drinking alcohol and will be fully responsible for any behaviour, injuries or medical conditions/emergencies that can arise from underage drinking.

12. Charges, Confirmation and Cancellation

12.1. The booking will be confirmed on acceptance of the booking by the Venue and on immediate receipt of a £30 non-refundable deposit, to secure the date and time of the event.

12.2. The Venue reserves the right to cancel any booking for any reason. Where a booking is cancelled by the Venue, the Venue shall incur no liability to the Hirer whatsoever.

12.3. Where the booking is cancelled by the Hirer less than 7 days before the first day of the event the Amount Due must be paid in full.

12.4. Where the booking is cancelled by the Venue, a full refund of the deposit/and or full payment will be returned.

12.5. If the Hirer is a paid Member of the Venue, this does not entitle all attendees to discounted drinks prices. Without a fully paid Membership Card, all persons will be charged at normal rates.

13. End of Hire

13.1. The Hirer shall ensure that the Premises are vacated by the end of the Period of Hire detailed in their booking confirmation.

13.2. The Hirer shall ensure the Premises and surrounding areas are in a clean and tidy condition and all equipment, goods and other materials including rubbish are placed in external bins provided on the premises at the end of the Period of Hire.

13.3. Where the hire includes use of the kitchen the Hirer shall ensure the cooker and fridge are left in a clean and empty condition. A charge of £100.00 shall be payable by the Hirer where the kitchen including any crockery, utensil, the cooker and fridge have not been left in a clean condition.

13.4. If found that any use of the Venue personal items in the kitchen and/or the Venue personal items have been taken, where permission for use has not been granted, a charge of £100.00 shall be payable by the Hirer.

13.5. Additional charges may apply where the Hirer fails to comply with clauses 17.1, 17.2 and 17.3.

14. Payment and Amount Due

14.1. The Hirer shall make full payment of the Amount Due no later than on the date of the event. Any later than the day of the event could incur interest.

14.2. For late payments made up to 7 days after the event, interest at a rate of 10% of the Room Hire Price originally agreed will be charged. If payment is not received within 7-14 days of the event, an interest rate of 20% of the Room Hire Price originally agreed will be charged. The Venue reserves the right to charge any interest values at their own discretion for a non-payment for the use of any of the Premises.

14.3. Pricing for the hire of the Premises are set out based on, but not limited to, the type/times/date/additions required for the event. The Venue reserves the right to update room hire charges at any time.

14.4. If the Hirer is a fully paid Member of the Venue, discounts may be applied for by the Hirer for the following, but not limited to, Function Room Hire Price, Members Room Hire, Additional Requirements, Bar Prices, which can be accepted or denied at the absolute discretion of the Venue.

15. Insurance

15.1. During the period of the hire, the Hirer shall be responsible for all damages, losses, claims and costs arising out of their use of the Premises and shall indemnify the Venue from and against any expense liability loss claim or proceedings including claims for personal injury to or the death of any person whatsoever arising out of the course of or caused as a result of the hire and/or Hirer except where due to the negligence of the Venue or their respective servants or agents.

15.2. The Hirer, if they so wish, can obtain their own Public Liability Insurance in the sum of not less than £500,000, can put this in place for the use of the Premises during the Period of the Hire at the absolute discretion of the Committee and Venue. A copy of the Hirer’s Public Liability Insurance Certificate and Policy Schedule shall be provided to the Venue not less than 28 days before the first date of the Period of Hire, if the Hirer has taken this upon themselves to obtain.

15.3. The Hirer cannot request to put on a firework display for the event. The Committee and the Venue have the right to refuse any request for fireworks use on the Premises.

16. Data Protection

16.1. Personal data supplied on the Room Hire Booking Forms, via the telephone and via the website will be held and will be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 for statistical analysis, management, planning and the provision of services by the Venue. The Venue does not and will not share any information with third parties.

17. Care of Premises and Equipment

17.1. The Hirer shall ensure no damage is caused or permitted to be caused to the Premises or any equipment or fittings during the Period of Hire.

17.2. The Hirer shall ensure that all persons and/or children will stay off of the cricket pitch and/or grass within the grounds, unless permission has been given by the Venue. The Hirer shall ensure all rules and guidance given by the Venue and the Venue staff to be followed by any persons attending the event organised or the Hirer shall be responsible for any damage caused for the amount up to £3000.00.

17.3. The Hirer shall be responsible for any damage caused or permitted to be caused to the Premises or any equipment or fittings during the Period of Hire, by any of the persons attending the event organised by the Hirer or the Hirer shall be responsible for any damage caused for the amount up to £3000.00.

18. Loss or damage

18.1. The Venue shall not be liable for any death, injury, loss or damage however so caused to the Hirer, persons using the Premises and/or to their property except for death or personal injury or damage to property caused by negligence on the part of the Venue or its employees or agents; or any matter in respect of which it would be unlawful for the Venue to exclude or restrict liability.

19. Advertising

19.1. No advertising shall be displayed at the Building without the permission of the Venue.

19.2. Any artwork or other advertising for the event must be approved by the Venue.

19.3. A charge of £200 shall apply where the Hirer fails to comply with clauses 19.1 and 19.2.

20. General Terms

20.1. The Venue may from time to time amend or add to the Terms and Conditions of the Venue Hire.

20.2. The Hirer shall ensure that their event/hire complies with all relevant legislation and regulations.

20.3. The Hirer shall engage with and follow the Venue’s Safety requirements when requested.

20.4. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in force and effect, and such invalid or unenforceable provisions or portion thereof shall be deemed omitted.

20.5. No term of this agreement shall be enforceable under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 by a person who is not a party to this agreement, but this does not affect any right or remedy of a third party which exists or is available apart from under that Act.

20.6. This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the Laws of England and the English Courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction with respect to any dispute arising under this Agreement.