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<p class="col-xl-2 col-lg-3 col-md-4 col-sm-6 p-2" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://libraries.newham.gov.uk/digital-content/childrens/featherbed-tales/"><img class="rounded w-75" src="https://imagedelivery.net/oK4LF9ZyGMZuLOsFKpvm7A/SDPREP_ed82b600-6acb-49f8-af80-7a033977c2df_637956451594679574/public" alt="Featherbed Tales logo" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://libraries.newham.gov.uk/digital-content/childrens/featherbed-tales/"><em><strong>Featherbed tales</strong></em></a> - our free digital story sharing service. Click the logo to learn more.</span></p>
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<p>Community Hire&nbsp;<br />&bull; An organisation registered with the Charities Commission, or in the process of becoming registered, and the proposed activity/events delivers Newham&rsquo;s &lsquo;Towards a Better Newham&rsquo; priorities, specifically those laid out in the 8 pillars and/or local neighbourhood priorities&nbsp;<br />&bull; A voluntary, resident or community group that is delivering an activity/event, which delivers Newham&rsquo;s &lsquo;Towards a Better Newham&rsquo; priorities, specifically those laid out in the 8 pillars and/or local neighbourhood priorities&nbsp;<br />&bull; An organisation who does not charge participants to join their group or session on the day of booking</p>
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<p>Start-Up Hire (only available for 12 months)&nbsp;<br />&bull; A group or organisation that meets the requirements for community hire but has existed for less than 12 months&nbsp;<br />&bull; A group or organisation that meets the requirements for community hire but are piloting a new activity&nbsp;<br />&bull; An organisation who does not charge participants to join their group or session on the day of booking</p>
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<p>Faith Hire&nbsp;<br />&bull; Where the purpose of the room hire involves communal worship, prayer, act or celebration of faith and / or where there is a congregation that marks a significant religious event / festival.&nbsp;<br />&bull; This does not include private celebrations / parties aligned to a religious life event which will be charged at the private rate.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>If you are looking for somewhere to hire in Newham which is approved for civil marriages or partnership ceremonies, go to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newham.gov.uk/business-licensing-regulation/civil-marriage-civil-partnership-venue-licence/1" target="_self">Civil marriage and partnerships venue licence page.</a>&nbsp;</p>

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