Book the hall
- Submit Hall Hire Application below the calendar
- Check the facilities, hire inclusions, prices, terms and conditions below
- Check out suitable dates and times on the calendar
the facilities
The lovely heritage Tintenbar School of Arts is situated on the corner of Tintenbar Rd and George St in the Village of Tintenbar, 10 kilometres north of Ballina, on the far north coast of NSW.
Although the Hall was built in 1905 it has been extensively renovated throughout and now has all the space, amenities and equipment for private functions, celebrations and community events.
The building itself is on two levels. It is possible to hire one or both levels for your function. The two levels comprise:
Upper level
Hall: with newly laid wooden floor, measuring 12.8 metres by 8.5 metres. It has a maximum seating capacity (chairs only) for approximately 200 or table seating for 100-110.
Stage: is elevated and measures 6.5 metres wide and 3.7 metres deep.
Kitchenette: at the rear of the Hall has 2 roller door windows to interior of Hall and/or exterior to garden. It is equipped with regular fridge, large double door drinks fridge, microwave, double sink and urn as well as 120 mugs and water bottles.
Covered verandah: a large northerly facing space measuring 10.6 metres long and 5.75 metres wide which is accessed through French doors from the Hall, is ideal for dinning out and gathering. It can comfortably seat 60-80 people at tables.
Store room: with cleaning equipment.
Toilet block: with one male toilet, a disabled toilet with shower and three female toilets.
Pergola: which is detached from the Hall and provides an intimate space (6 metres by 3.9 metres) for additional seating, entertainment and conversation. It can seat approximately 20 people.
Lower level
Commercial kitchen: is a large space measuring 7.5 metres square. It is suitable for preparation of food, conducting cooking classes or a pop-up café/restaurant. It has a commercial dishwasher, deep washing up sinks, 5 gas-burner stove with a large oven, a large fridge, a freezer and 2 stainless steel movable preparation benches. Kitchen has seating and tables for approximately 30 people.
Lower verandah: runs the length of the kitchen and provides an ideal elevated, ‘village view’ sitting out space for entertainment or dining.
Management of the Hall
The Tintenbar School of Arts is community based and operated by a voluntary committee of local people who love to see the Hall utilised and enjoyed by all. The Hall is well-used as a venue for private functions such as parties or weddings. The Hall Calendar, on the Website, indicates the Hall usage and availability. The Hall is the community meeting place/centre for a number of community groups offering regular activities for people of the area ranging from Playgroup, Red Cross, aged person’s bowling, martial arts, dancing classes and regular meetings, concerts and music nights. The Hall has no paid staff, so Hall hirers are expected to take full responsibility for the care and cleanliness of the Hall as well as the conduct of their guests.
Submit Hall Hire Application below the calendar
Although the Hall was built in 1905 it has been extensively renovated throughout and now has all the space, amenities and equipment for private functions, celebrations and community events.
The building itself is on two levels. It is possible to hire one or both levels for your function. The two levels comprise:
Upper level
Hall: with newly laid wooden floor, measuring 12.8 metres by 8.5 metres. It has a maximum seating capacity (chairs only) for approximately 200 or table seating for 100-110.
Stage: is elevated and measures 6.5 metres wide and 3.7 metres deep.
Kitchenette: at the rear of the Hall has 2 roller door windows to interior of Hall and/or exterior to garden. It is equipped with regular fridge, large double door drinks fridge, microwave, double sink and urn as well as 120 mugs and water bottles.
Covered verandah: a large northerly facing space measuring 10.6 metres long and 5.75 metres wide which is accessed through French doors from the Hall, is ideal for dinning out and gathering. It can comfortably seat 60-80 people at tables.
Store room: with cleaning equipment.
Toilet block: with one male toilet, a disabled toilet with shower and three female toilets.
Pergola: which is detached from the Hall and provides an intimate space (6 metres by 3.9 metres) for additional seating, entertainment and conversation. It can seat approximately 20 people.
Lower level
Commercial kitchen: is a large space measuring 7.5 metres square. It is suitable for preparation of food, conducting cooking classes or a pop-up café/restaurant. It has a commercial dishwasher, deep washing up sinks, 5 gas-burner stove with a large oven, a large fridge, a freezer and 2 stainless steel movable preparation benches. Kitchen has seating and tables for approximately 30 people.
Lower verandah: runs the length of the kitchen and provides an ideal elevated, ‘village view’ sitting out space for entertainment or dining.
Management of the Hall
The Tintenbar School of Arts is community based and operated by a voluntary committee of local people who love to see the Hall utilised and enjoyed by all. The Hall is well-used as a venue for private functions such as parties or weddings. The Hall Calendar, on the Website, indicates the Hall usage and availability. The Hall is the community meeting place/centre for a number of community groups offering regular activities for people of the area ranging from Playgroup, Red Cross, aged person’s bowling, martial arts, dancing classes and regular meetings, concerts and music nights. The Hall has no paid staff, so Hall hirers are expected to take full responsibility for the care and cleanliness of the Hall as well as the conduct of their guests.
Submit Hall Hire Application below the calendar
hire inclusions
Equipment included in hire
There are ceiling lights and fans throughout the building as well as outside lighting. There is equipment that is included in the overall cost of hiring the Hall and there is also further equipment that can be hired at an additional cost.
The equipment list below is included in the upper level hire cost
The equipment list below is included in the lower level hire cost
Submit Hall Hire Application below the calendar
There are ceiling lights and fans throughout the building as well as outside lighting. There is equipment that is included in the overall cost of hiring the Hall and there is also further equipment that can be hired at an additional cost.
The equipment list below is included in the upper level hire cost
- 26 collapsible moulded tables that seat 6 or 8 people
- 15 collapsible wooden tables that seat 8-10 people
- 6 small wooden tables that can seat 4 people
- 150 stackable chairs, mostly with arms
- 5 long wooden seating benches
- 3 rubbish bins
- Hot water urn and 120 mugs
- Fridge, microwave and water jugs
- Miscellaneous plates, spoons dishes, in kitchenette.
- Cleaning equipment and toilet paper and hand towels.
The equipment list below is included in the lower level hire cost
- commercial dishwasher
- microwave
- 5 gas burner stove with a large oven
- large food storage fridges
- freezer
- stainless steel movable preparation benches
- seating and tables for approximately 30 people.
Submit Hall Hire Application below the calendar
Terms and conditions
Terms of Hire
• The Committee has the right to decline an application for use of the hall at their discretion.
• For a one-off function, the bond needs to be paid to confirm the booking and secure the date/s. Full payment, must be paid within 60 days of the event.
• The bond will be refunded to the hirer, if the state of the Hall after the event, is deemed acceptable, within 7 days of the event.
• There is no garbage removal service and Hall hirers are responsible for all garbage removal.
• The Hall Hirer’s Checklist must be followed for it states the requirements for cleaning and caring for the Hall.
• The hirer is responsible for leaving the Hall and its equipment, on exit, in the same state that it was on entry.
• Any cost associated with additional cleaning, equipment repairs/replacement, rubbish removal and breakages will be deducted from the bond.
• If the event (including preparation and cleaning time at the rate of $65 per hour per person) extends beyond the stated time of the hire, additional hourly rates will be applied and deducted from the bond.
• If the event is for children/adolescents significant adult supervision must be demonstrated in the initial request and during the event to ensure the facility and its surrounds are respected.
Conditions of Hire
The Hall Committee encourages and supports everyone to use the Hall so as to bring the
community together, have fun and celebrate the uniqueness of this facility. Accordingly, the
Hall needs to remain in good condition for now and ongoing.
To ensure this happens, hirers have these responsibilities:
1. Loss or damage to the Hall, equipment or its amenities, incurred during a function, must be declared by the hirer to the committee and paid for by the hirer.
2. Breakdown of equipment or utilities should be reported to the committee by the hirer and if it is deemed to be normal wear and tear it will be repaired/replaced by the committee or otherwise by the hirer.
3. Neighbourhood noise needs to minimised to maintain good relations. The hirer must ensure there is no trespass, littering of the neighbour’s property or the village and all noise must stop by 12.30am.
4. Conduct of guests is the responsibility of the hirer, proper decorum and order must be maintained. Damage and inappropriate behaviour will be reported to police.
5. Removal of all rubbish is the responsibility of the hirer.
6. No rubbish or waste should be thrown into the garden.
March 2020
7. No thumbnails, nails, hooks or fixtures are to be screwed or hammered into this historic building.
8. Overall cleanliness of the Hall, floors and surrounds are the responsibility of the hirer as well as returning all furniture and equipment to its rightful position. Hirer must complete the Hirer’s Exit Checklist and return it to the committee or with the keys to the store, on completion of the function.
9. All lights, fans and equipment must be turned off on exit.
10. Maintaining the security of the Hall, all windows and doors must be locked on exit and the keys returned to the Tintenbar General Store, if after hours, place the keys in the mailbox at the front door of the store.
11. No Smoking facility, smoking is permitted in the car park area only and not within the fenced area of the Hall.
12. No parking in the store’s car park during business hours.
Cancellation of Hire
If the event is cancelled prior to one month of the proposed date a cancellation fee of $50 will be deducted from the refund, if 7 days or less the full Bond will be retained.
Safety considerations
Hirers have a Duty of Care to their guests and are responsible for their well-being, safety and any injury incurred during the function. Precautions need to be made and due warning of potential dangers need to be given to guests.
The Committee is responsible for the Hall and the immediate physical surrounds, except the steps from George St and beyond.
Hall users who park cars in the Hall car park, in George St or beyond do so at their own risk.
Submit Hall Hire Application below the calendar
• The Committee has the right to decline an application for use of the hall at their discretion.
• For a one-off function, the bond needs to be paid to confirm the booking and secure the date/s. Full payment, must be paid within 60 days of the event.
• The bond will be refunded to the hirer, if the state of the Hall after the event, is deemed acceptable, within 7 days of the event.
• There is no garbage removal service and Hall hirers are responsible for all garbage removal.
• The Hall Hirer’s Checklist must be followed for it states the requirements for cleaning and caring for the Hall.
• The hirer is responsible for leaving the Hall and its equipment, on exit, in the same state that it was on entry.
• Any cost associated with additional cleaning, equipment repairs/replacement, rubbish removal and breakages will be deducted from the bond.
• If the event (including preparation and cleaning time at the rate of $65 per hour per person) extends beyond the stated time of the hire, additional hourly rates will be applied and deducted from the bond.
• If the event is for children/adolescents significant adult supervision must be demonstrated in the initial request and during the event to ensure the facility and its surrounds are respected.
Conditions of Hire
The Hall Committee encourages and supports everyone to use the Hall so as to bring the
community together, have fun and celebrate the uniqueness of this facility. Accordingly, the
Hall needs to remain in good condition for now and ongoing.
To ensure this happens, hirers have these responsibilities:
1. Loss or damage to the Hall, equipment or its amenities, incurred during a function, must be declared by the hirer to the committee and paid for by the hirer.
2. Breakdown of equipment or utilities should be reported to the committee by the hirer and if it is deemed to be normal wear and tear it will be repaired/replaced by the committee or otherwise by the hirer.
3. Neighbourhood noise needs to minimised to maintain good relations. The hirer must ensure there is no trespass, littering of the neighbour’s property or the village and all noise must stop by 12.30am.
4. Conduct of guests is the responsibility of the hirer, proper decorum and order must be maintained. Damage and inappropriate behaviour will be reported to police.
5. Removal of all rubbish is the responsibility of the hirer.
6. No rubbish or waste should be thrown into the garden.
March 2020
7. No thumbnails, nails, hooks or fixtures are to be screwed or hammered into this historic building.
8. Overall cleanliness of the Hall, floors and surrounds are the responsibility of the hirer as well as returning all furniture and equipment to its rightful position. Hirer must complete the Hirer’s Exit Checklist and return it to the committee or with the keys to the store, on completion of the function.
9. All lights, fans and equipment must be turned off on exit.
10. Maintaining the security of the Hall, all windows and doors must be locked on exit and the keys returned to the Tintenbar General Store, if after hours, place the keys in the mailbox at the front door of the store.
11. No Smoking facility, smoking is permitted in the car park area only and not within the fenced area of the Hall.
12. No parking in the store’s car park during business hours.
Cancellation of Hire
If the event is cancelled prior to one month of the proposed date a cancellation fee of $50 will be deducted from the refund, if 7 days or less the full Bond will be retained.
Safety considerations
Hirers have a Duty of Care to their guests and are responsible for their well-being, safety and any injury incurred during the function. Precautions need to be made and due warning of potential dangers need to be given to guests.
The Committee is responsible for the Hall and the immediate physical surrounds, except the steps from George St and beyond.
Hall users who park cars in the Hall car park, in George St or beyond do so at their own risk.
Submit Hall Hire Application below the calendar