Village Hall News
Ten years ago the Village Hall re-opened after its major refurbishment and
extension. At our last Committee meeting in April 2008 it was decided not to
have any ten year celebration but to treat it all as done and dusted.
In the event something better occurred. This was the setting up of the After School Group which started in September. As many in the village know there were many teething problems some of which appeared to be insoluble. The scheme's future was to be debated at the November Village Hall Meeting. Inevitably there was a lot of Jaw-Jaw and the affairs of the Village Hall hit the top of the gossip columns. "I could tell you a thing or two about him (or her) - AND I WILL." Our Editor thought it was all a clever wheeze to raise interest in the Village Hall and its need for new volunteers.
As many people already know it was openly and frankly discussed at the last Village Hall meeting, the problems were identified, there was increased understanding and some solutions offered. With more than 350 events/happenings taking place in the Village Hall just from January to October this year it was almost inevitable that there would be, and may still be, congestion and difficulties requiring the greatest co-operation. The important thing is that the After School Group is here to stay and it joins Jamsing and Mothers and Toddlers as another important local asset for parents and children.
But that is not the main reason for this Village Hall News.
As mentioned in a previous Crier I will not be standing again as Chairman. Neither will Elisabeth Everitt as assistant Treasurer or Barbara Dennis as Bookings Clerk. So volunteers are required for these and other positions.
Barbara Dennis has just moved to Reach and anyone who has hired the Village Hall knows just how considerate and helpful Barbara has always been. As an interim measure all future enquires will be made to, and keys collected from, Elisabeth Everitt.
At the last meeting I was asked to make one point absolutely clear in the Crier. This is that UNLESS VOLUNTEERS COME FORWARD it will be proposed at our next meeting in February that NO MORE NEW BOOKINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Without a satisfactory organisation in place to take over at the end of April it would be irresponsible to accept any booking which cannot be properly serviced. Of course the Committee will have to approve the proposal.
That is the worst case scenario. The Good News is that three of the younger generation have already agreed to become officers in some shape or form. These are Catherine Wrench, Nathan Wrench and Brett Scrivener. More are needed so please think it over and please contact me or any of the three above - and you do not have to be a youngster to qualify.