Meeting January 6th 2010

- 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

- 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

- 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

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

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

-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

- 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.