Slinfold Village Hall News
New
Volunteers
In the October magazine, we asked for a
volunteer Minutes Secretary, and in the November magazine, for volunteer Event
Organisers. We are very pleased to report that we received a response to each
request, and both from newcomers to the village. We have met with both and the
Minutes Secretary attended our November Trustees’ Meeting.
Cinema
Several people have expressed their
disappointment at the discontinuation of the Village Cinema, and we have
received an offer of some help if we are able to restart it. We are
investigating the possibility of having a Cinema evening in February, using one
of the ‘touring cinema’ companies that visit other village halls monthly.
Unfortunately, it would have to be mid-week (as the companies are already fully
booked at weekends) and would likely mean running at a slight loss. Further
information next month. Please volunteer if you could help in any capacity —
the more help we have the more likely it is that the cinema will happen.
Other
Events
We have also had preliminary discussions with
our new volunteer Events Organiser about one or two other events we hope to
arrange for late winter / early spring. Again, watch this space!
Fund
Raising
The fortnightly Bridge Club recently arranged a
Bridge Day as a fund-raising event for the Hall. It was attended by over 70
people and raised about £1,000, which we are planning to put towards new
chairs. We are very grateful to Arthur Chopping and the other organisers for
all the effort they put into this.
Heating
Finally, we would like to apologise that there
has been the odd occasion recently when the Hall has not been as warm as we
would have liked. The timer for the heating is set up to a week in advance.
Weather changes and non-use over weekends can sometimes result in the Main Hall
taking longer than usual to warm up — but we are addressing these issues.
Hirers can help in two ways:
- First, please ensure that any changes to your bookings are notified as early as possible so that the timers can be set accordingly (and so that we do not heat an unused hall).
- Secondly, please advise us as soon as possible of any problems with the heating or any other building issue. Contact names and numbers are displayed around the building.
Contacts: Neil Peachey (Chairman) -791554, Trevor
Dayneswood (Vice-chairman) – 790374
website: slinfoldvillagehall.co.uk Additional news & information: blog.slinfoldvillage hall.co.uk
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