We are pleased to welcome Mark Singleton as a new trustee, representing the Computer Café group.
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28 December 2011
22 December 2011
Slinfold Magazine item - November 2011
Denis Ingleby
The Village Hall Trustees were very sorry to hear of the death of Denis Ingleby on Sunday 25th September 2011, and extend their sympathies and condolences to Ann and the family.
We are very grateful for the considerable amount of work that Denis has put into the Village Hall over many years. He was very involved with the building of the extension and the modernisation of the hall around the turn of the millennium. He has continued as a Trustee and headed up the 'Works Group' looking after the regular maintenance of the Hall. Denis continued to be active in his roles as a Trustee and as 'Head of Works' until he went into hospital just a few weeks prior to his death. His invaluable contribution to the Hall, both in overall input as a long-standing Trustee, and in his practical and organisational contributions to Hall maintenance, will be sorely missed.
Slinfold Magazine item - October 2011
Slinfold Village Hall
Barbara Muller
For many years we have been very fortunate to have Barbara Muller as 'Head of House' for the Village Hall, looking after its day-to-day running, checking the hall most days, supervising the cleaning, checking supplies, setting the heating to come on for hirers, putting the wheelie bins out and in, and many other routine — and often unseen — tasks, all of which are important to ensure problem-free running of the Hall for those who use it.
Barbara resigned from the Trustees some 18 months' ago, but has continued helping in these and many other ways. She has now expressed her intention of stepping down as ‘Head of House’ at the end of October, and we should like to take this opportunity to express our huge thanks to her for all the time and effort she has spent 'behind the scenes' in contributing to the smooth running of the Hall.
Volunteers needed urgently
This brings us to the continuing need for more volunteers to help with the running and maintenance of the Hall. Several Trustees already put in a lot of time and effort in ensuring the hall is kept in good condition, and many Trustees are already committed to helping other groups too. We are looking for help in two main areas:
Dishwasher
Earlier this year we had a commercial dishwasher installed in the Hall, capable of washing a load in just 2 minutes, after initial heating. We recently had to call out the service engineer for a fault that turned out to have been 'Operator Error'. We would ask users to note that this is a commercial dishwasher, and is not operated in the same way as a domestic dishwasher. If you use it, please ensure that you read and follow the instructions carefully - if in doubt, please ask for a demonstration. In particular, it is critical to ensure that the tubular plug inside the machine is pushed in firmly — such that it needs a firm tug to remove it. If this is not done, the machine continually replaces lost hot water and fills with cold water, resulting in the wash not being hot enough, and more than a year’s-worth of very expensive detergent being used-up in just a few washes.
For many years we have been very fortunate to have Barbara Muller as 'Head of House' for the Village Hall, looking after its day-to-day running, checking the hall most days, supervising the cleaning, checking supplies, setting the heating to come on for hirers, putting the wheelie bins out and in, and many other routine — and often unseen — tasks, all of which are important to ensure problem-free running of the Hall for those who use it.
Barbara resigned from the Trustees some 18 months' ago, but has continued helping in these and many other ways. She has now expressed her intention of stepping down as ‘Head of House’ at the end of October, and we should like to take this opportunity to express our huge thanks to her for all the time and effort she has spent 'behind the scenes' in contributing to the smooth running of the Hall.
Volunteers needed urgently
This brings us to the continuing need for more volunteers to help with the running and maintenance of the Hall. Several Trustees already put in a lot of time and effort in ensuring the hall is kept in good condition, and many Trustees are already committed to helping other groups too. We are looking for help in two main areas:
- to help with some of the ‘House’ tasks listed above: it does not require one person doing everything, nor being committed every day — jobs can be shared; and
- help with routine 'DIY' maintenance through occasional working parties: occasional more thorough cleaning, re-painting, gutter clearing, fixing or replacing broken items — all the type of jobs you have to do to your own property.
Dishwasher
Earlier this year we had a commercial dishwasher installed in the Hall, capable of washing a load in just 2 minutes, after initial heating. We recently had to call out the service engineer for a fault that turned out to have been 'Operator Error'. We would ask users to note that this is a commercial dishwasher, and is not operated in the same way as a domestic dishwasher. If you use it, please ensure that you read and follow the instructions carefully - if in doubt, please ask for a demonstration. In particular, it is critical to ensure that the tubular plug inside the machine is pushed in firmly — such that it needs a firm tug to remove it. If this is not done, the machine continually replaces lost hot water and fills with cold water, resulting in the wash not being hot enough, and more than a year’s-worth of very expensive detergent being used-up in just a few washes.
Slinfold Magazine item - August 2011
Slinfold Village Hall
AGM: The Village Hall AGM was held in June and we were pleased to see a few residents attending in addition to the trustees. By the time you read this, the Minutes of the AGM and the Accounts for 2010-2011 should be available for download from the Village Hall website at SlinfoldVillageHall.co.uk.Retired Trustees: We would like to express our thanks to the following Trustees who retired either during the past year or with effect from the AGM: John Ferguson (moved away from the village); Prue Duncan (who has long represented Parent & Toddlers and Short Mat Bowls); Wendy Coad (Youth Club); Margaret Dunkerton (Parish Council); and Charles Chatwin (Village Cinema).
We would particularly like to thank Charles Chatwin for his work as Treasurer for the past ten or so years. And, although she stood down as a Trustee twelve months’ ago, Barbara Muller has continued to act as Head of House while we look for people to help with the many behind-the-scenes tasks that she has so willingly and readily undertaken for very many years. Thank you Barbara for all the many hours and much effort that you have put in since time (almost!) immemorial to help keep the Hall running smoothly.
New Trustees: We are pleased to welcome three new Trustees: Monica Edmonds (representing the Parish Council); Nick Shields (Short Mat Bowls); and David Thompson, who took over from Charles as Treasurer from 1st April 2011.
Rental Charges: The AGM decided that, despite there being a small operational deficit and given the financial constraints facing us all, we should keep rental charges unchanged at present.
At the July Trustees’ Meeting, the Trustees re-elected Neil Peachey as Chairman, and Trevor Dayneswood as Vice-chairman.
Finally, you should soon see a new brass plaque in the entrance hall acknowledging — some 10 years’ late! — all those who helped towards the extension and refurbishment that gave us the excellent facilities we now enjoy.
More volunteers wanted
To keep hall rental charges down, the hall is managed and maintained by volunteers. We are now urgently in need of more volunteers to help with various tasks, including checking the hall, preparing it for bookings, odd jobs, periodic maintenance, administration, etc.. Without more volunteer help, we may have to employ a caretaker, which could force rental charges to be raised substantially. If you feel you could help in any way — however small — or would like more information, we would love to hear from you. Further information is available on the Village Hall website at SlinfoldVillageHall.co.uk, or please contact: Neil Peachey or Trevor Dayneswood.
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