You might consider church halls, scout huts, clinics or community centres. While looking at possible venues, ask yourself these questions:

• Is the heating adequate, and safe?
• Is the floor reasonably smooth and easy to clean?
• Are there kitchen facilities?
• Are toilets and washbasins satisfactory and who will be responsible for cleaning them?
• Is there space to store your equipment safely?
• Is the street door childproof?
• Is there a safe place to leave pushchairs?
• Are there stacks of tables and chairs and heavy furniture (e.g. a piano)? Can these be made safe?
• Are there fire extinguishers? Are they serviced regularly? Are the fire exits kept clear?