RUSHDEN VILLAGE COMMITTEE

Village Hall News February 2011

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...NEWS...NEWS...NEWS...

****Burns Night Bash – 29 January****
A great evening was had by all, with music, poetry and comedy to accompany the haggis, neeps & tatties and luscious desserts. Over £1,300 was raised for the Hall funds! Grateful thanks go to “After Hours” who got our guests bopping, Doug Wood for his touching tribute to the haggis and his guidance in the Scottish Country Dancing, and all other performers, cooks & helpers - a great team effort!

****Where Does the Money Go?****
The successful events over the year have enabled us to support the Church and to boost Hall funds. We are looking at ideas to improve the hall lighting so as to be appropriate for all the different events and activities that take place there. We also want to purchase some more fold-up tables that can be easily stored, moved and set up. These improvements will all help to make the hall a more inviting venue to hire for parties / clubs / meetings.

...FORTHCOMING EVENTS...

**** Annual General Meeting – 5 April 2011, 8pm****
We will be electing our trustees for the forthcoming year, so if you’re interested in joining our merry band, come along!

****Bingo Night – 8 April 2011****
Come & have a bit of fun in the hall on Friday 8 April. We will be playing bingo - for prizes, not money! Tickets cost £5 per head, to include a light supper. Please bring your own drinks. Our resident caller, Rob Hawthorne, will commence at 7.30pm. Please let Kay Hawthorne know on 288065 if you’re coming along, so we can cater for the right numbers

****Crowns & Coronets Royal Wedding Celebration – 29 April 2010****
In honour of the occasion, the Committee invites you all to a barbecue at the hall from 4pm, after you have had your fill of the live TV coverage of the wedding. Salads and hot barbecue coals will be provided, but please bring your own meat, fish or veggie burger and drinks. Please wear headdress appropriate to the day, eg, crowns, coronets, tiaras!

****Village Fete****
This year’s summer fete will be held on 25 June. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE. We will be running a photo competition with the following categories:
Village winter scene
Portrait
Landscape
Nature
The winner of the village winter scene category will be used for Rushden’s 2011 Christmas Card, so get snapping – winter isn’t over yet!

AGM March 25th, 2010

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A new committee was elected at the AGM. Fiona Roper is Chairman with Ellen Manchester as Vice Chair; Elspeth Gutteridge is Secretary and Sue Whiting Treasurer. The new Bookings Secretary is Debs Collis.

Fiona would like to thank all those who have stepped down in particular Jo Anne Garrett for her many years as Chairman, Chris Whitton for his management of the Hall’s repairs and fund raising and John Dingemans for all the work he has put into helping with the running of the Hall.

Meeting January 6th 2010

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- The Bazaar raised £1,056 to be shared between the Hall and the Church.
- The Band and Burns was a great success and raised £818 for the Village Hall.
- There is a new heater in the kitchen replacing the storage heater but condensation is a big problem and de-humidifiers are being looked into.
- A permanent fixing will be put on Church Green for the Christmas Tree.
- 30% of residents replied to the questionnaire on the future of the Village Hall. Although the response was low, most of the replies were positive and encouraging and more people were prepared to get involved.
- The next meeting is the AGM on March 25th when a new committee will be elected.

Meeting 30th September 2009

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- Electricity costs and hall heating have been looked into. By comparing prices and querying the bill, the charges for electricity have been reduced by almost half. New outside security lights and kitchen heating will be considered.

- 2 cracks in the roof slates were found and slates have been replaced and ridge tiles recemented.

- Firedoors have been renewed.

- Bazaar Saturday 28th November. Chris Whitton will do lunch ( soup, sandwiches, hot dogs) from 1pm.

Next meeting Wednesday 6th January 2010

Meeting 29th July 2009

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- A very successful Fete raised £3,785 which was £200 up on last year.

- Running costs are still very high and need to be reduced, particularly electricity.

- We did not get the Lottery Grant for the roof repair but are being given £1,000 by the Parish Council towards the cost.

- The Bazaar at the end of November will be better advertised to try to attract more people for lunch.

- The next meeting will be 30th September.

AGM 15th April 2009

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Committee and Officers remain as before.

Presentation by Lisa Ridley about setting up a village Youth Club. Received full support.

Electricity costs remain high and our account balance is lower than it should be
Damp on the ceiling is being investigated and means removing roof tiles to find the cause. A grant will be applied for.
Fundraising meal 'Game To Eat' will be on November 7th.
Fete : Dog Show is being organised by Anita and for the barbecue drinks a temporary licence will be applied for.
Stallholders' meeting May 20th 2009
Next meeting July 29th 2009

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Meeting 14th January 2009

- The Hall has been decorated inside and outside.
- The ceiling still has a large damp patch which will be investigated from inside as the roof appears to be sound.
- A work party on Sunday 25th Jan will clear the storeroom and transfer tables etc to the shed.
- Quotes are to be obtained for secondary glazing of the West window to reduce condensation and rot.
- The Valentine's supper profits will be shared with the Church.
- The Fete on June 20th will start at 1pm with the barbecue.
The Dog Show will begin at 2pm, organised by Anita Martin.
- The next meeting will be the AGM on 15th April.

Village Committee Meeting 16th July 2008

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-In spite of wet weather, the Fete was very successful and raised £3,563 after expenses.

-Dog Show was a great success. It attracted extra people and people stayed longer so games, barbecue and teas all benefited. Problems with licensing will be addressed for next event.

-'Time Team' speaker is being organised by Sarah Lever for Fri 26th Sept.

-Hall is due for redecoration inside.

-Helen from Mill End Nursery has very generously offered to hold a Plant Sale and winter basket-making demonstration and workshops at the Nursery in September. Proceeds to the Church and Village Hall. Help will be needed with refreshments.

-Next meeting (to finalise Plant Sale arrangements) Wednesday 3rd Sept. 8pm.

Committee Meeting and AGM 9th April 2008

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- Norman Keys and Diane Jackson have stood down from the Committee.

Susan Heaps has joined.

The Officers remain the same.

- The crack and damp around the chimney have been repaired.

- Instead of the Christmas Bazaar this year we will have a meal and Grand Raffle.

- The Fete on 21st June will start at 1pm with the barbecue and wine etc as last year.

- The new upholstered chairs are not for loan or hire and are not to go out of the Hall.

- Stallholders meeting 14th May 8pm.

- Next meeting 16th July at 8pm.

Highlights for 9th January 2008

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A new cooker is now in place in the kitchen.

The Hall has passed its premises licence inspection and the large crack above the chimney has been repaired.

The Christmas Bazaar raised £1,316, slightly up on last year.

More ideas and volunteers are needed for fundraising.

Next Meeting: AGM 9th APRIL at 8pm. Everyone is welcome.