Thursday 1 May 2014

Village Hall Happenings

There was the Annual Meeting of the Village Hall Committee on Monday, preceded by a meeting which was open to everyone. This was completed within half an hour, under the chairmanship of Ray Richardson. A new Vice-Chairman was elected - Paul Want, and a new treasurer - Marion Want, and Ray agreed to stay as chairman for another year. We said our last good-byes to Lynden Carter, with many thanks for her straightforward, prompt and accurate accounts every month. Sarah Roberts was elected as new bookings secretary and can be contacted on natland.villagehall@yahoo.co.uk

The Committee took longer over its deliberations than usual, but eventually a new booking system was agreed upon. The Large Hall is now available at a standard rate of £11.00 per hour and the Small Hall for £6.80 per hour, with use of the kitchen included. Both halls can be booked together for £16.00. There are no significant increases for anybody, though the combined booking rate for both halls is cheaper. There are generous reductions for block bookings and day or evening long events, for juniors and for supporter groups.

The winners of the 200 Club draw were: 1st Prize: 21, Bill Caveney. 2nd Prize: 55, Martin Jayne. 3rd Prize: 59, Charles Usher. There are fewer than 200 in the Club at the moment, so if you would like to support the Village Hall with the possibility of a prize, then do contact Midge Fairhurst