Howwood Hire Hub
The Howwood Hire Hub is a library of equipment which people rarely use which is available for the residents of Howwood to hire for a small fee. The initiative;
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Saves people money as they do not have to pay to buy the item
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Saves people space in their homes as they do not need to store the item
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Helps the planet as people buy less
Before hiring items, borrowers need to become members by completing an application form, agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of membership and providing photographic ID and proof of address. This is an insurance requirement.
The items available to hire are listed below. This list will be updated periodically.
Items can be booked by contacting us by e-mail or via Messenger. We need your name, membership number, the number of the item you wish to hire, the date you wish to hire it (must be a Sunday) and for how long.
All borrowing is on a weekly basis. Collection and return of your item is from the Pavilion in Howwood Park on Sundays between 2pm - 4pm. Payment is due at collection.
We only accept cash at the moment, but hope to accept card payments soon.
This project has been funded by Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Local Action Group's Community Led Local Development Fund for which we are extremely grateful.
Terms and Conditions of Membership
Membership
Borrowers cannot hire items from the Howwood Hire Hub until they have joined as a member by completing an application form and providing photographic evidence of identity and proof of address, which shall be copied and filed. Membership is only open to residents of Howwood.
Collection of Items
Items must be booked prior to collecting by e-mailing Friends of Howwood Park at friendsofhowwoodpark@hotmail.com or via Messenger.
The borrower must collect the booked item from the Pavilion, Howwood Park, Midton Road, Howwood PA9 1EB on a Sunday between 2pm – 4pm on the pre-arranged date. Payment is due on collection of the item. Payment must be in cash.
Return of Items
The borrower must return the hired item to the Pavilion, Howwood Park, Midton Road, Howwood PA9 1EB on a Sunday between 2pm – 4pm on the pre-arranged date.
Items must be returned in the same condition they were received, in full working order and in a clean condition. All ancillary parts and manuals provided with the item must be returned.
If items are returned in a damaged, unclean or defective state, except due to fair wear and tear or an inherent fault, the borrower shall be liable for the cost of the repair/cleaning to return it to a condition fit for re-hire.
Use of Items
The borrower MUST familiarise themselves with the safety manual and instruction manual of the item being hired prior to use. These shall be in paper format with the item and/or digitally on the Friends of Howwood Park website. The borrower must follow all safety and user guidance.
Friends of Howwood Park will NOT take any responsibility for misuse of the item or accidents which results in injury or death. It is the borrower’s responsibility to use the item safely.
Where the item requires an electrical supply, the borrower must ensure the proper type and voltage is used. RCD socket adaptors must be used on all borrowed electrical items (these can be hired from the Howwood Hire Hub).
Care of Borrowed Items
The borrower must NOT remove any labels, and/or interfere with the borrowed item, their working mechanisms or any parts of them and shall take care of the item and only use them for their proper purpose in a safe and correct manner in accordance with the operating and safety instructions.
The Borrower must notify Friends of Howwood Park immediately after any breakdown, loss or damage of the borrowed item.
The Borrower must take adequate measures to protect the borrowed items from theft, damage and/or other risks.
The Borrower must NOT continue to use an item which has been damaged and will notify Friends of Howwood Park immediately if the borrowed item is involved in an accident resulting in damage to the item, other property, and/or injury to a person.
Friends of Howwood Park are responsible for routine maintenance and repairs of the items, including periodic PAT testing, and repairs due to wear and tear and/or inherent faults.
The Borrower must NOT repair or attempt to repair an item which breaks during the hire period.
Other
Items are for use in domestic settings only. Items must NOT be used for business purposes.
The Borrower must not remove the borrowed item from Howwood.
The Borrower must inform Friends of Howwood Park if their address and/or contact details provided when becoming a member changes.