Calley Memorial Hall update
The Memorial Hall is now open for business and we have seen significant numbers of villagers use the hall since we opened in early September. The hall calendar is already hectic, the only week day we don’t have a regular booking is Friday. We believe that our objective of creating a social hub for the village is very achievable.
On the evening of 8th October Beaver Scout parents were invited to tea and cakes in the hall. The hall was full of parents and grandparents being served by Beaver Scouts. The atmosphere was superb. A game of bingo was held and proved very popular with all ages. If a member of the village would like to run a regular bingo session in the hall, please contact me and we will support the event.
Our hall open days proved very popular and it’s clear we have a lot of support in the village. One theme that came out in discussions, was an aspiration to have a ‘non Scout’ youth club in operation. We would like to hear from you if you have the energy required to support young people meeting at a youth club.
Visible changes took place in early October, with the leaking black guttering being replaced and external roof woodwork replaced with gleaming white fascia. With the Parish Councils positive move to financially support the project with a £5000 grant, the guttering and electrical rewire are both being funded by PC monies. We thank the PC and you the tax payers for this much needed support.
October will see a donated brand new boiler fitted into the hall and plans are underway for disabled access to the hall. Also during October, quotes are being obtained to replace doors and windows with double glazed, low maintenance units. In an ideal world we would like to use monies from the Memorial Hall fund to replace the windows and doors. Trustees of the hall fund have looked at our business plan and are broadly supportive.
On 15th November (2pm to 5pm) a table top sale is being held in the hall. At £5 per table this should be a great place to sell your goods and support the Scout Group.
On 27th November we are holding a ‘grand opening dance’. This is to celebrate the reopening of the hall and is a way to thank those who have supported and given so generously to the project. Tickets are on sale for this event. At £3 for adults and £2 for children this event is great value as a live band will be playing and a bar will be available.
The hall is now available for hire and Chiseldon residents get a discounted rate. We already have a number of children’s parties booked in.
In November, a hall management committee will be formed. Terms of reference are being drawn up now and we would like to hear from villagers who feel they could actively contribute to the operation and management of the hall.
Peter Snipe
Group Scout Leader – 1st Chiseldon Air Scout Group
Group Scout Leader – 1st Chiseldon Air Scout Group
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