Two future hirers of the hall were shown round this morning. I swept up, emptied bins and tidied all the areas the Cub team missed on Saturday. New loo rolls and extra paper hand towels were placed in the loo.
The Wharfdale speakers that were donated some months ago had a number of faults and one had stopped completely, so some replacements speakers were soldered into place and the DVD / CD player removed (it stopped working some weeks ago).
We now have an amplifier, two (smaller) speakers that work and a jack that will allow ipods to be plugged in. I guess I need to ask around for a spare audio CD player to leave in the hall (do I have one in the loft myself?).
Over the weekend, it became clear that the fridge isnt cooling too well (the freezer part is fine). We need to start looking for a replacement.
Leo printed some hall leaflets in heavy weight paper. I fitted a leaflet pocket to the notice board and our future hirers each took a leaflet as they looked around.
We need to pay attention to the mens loos prior to polling day (the hall is planned to be the polling station for Chiseldon). I have asked the Veveri to work with Akela during the bank holiday weekend to make the mens loo ceiling good.
Finally, Leo tells me a future hirer found us on the web (via this blog). The power of the web eh?
Sunday 28 March 2010
Saturday 27 March 2010
Hike Over event
The Chiseldon Cub Scout section slept in the hall last night. Prior to the sleep over, they walked 4.75 miles in very poor (read wet) weather. Upon arrival back at the hall, they were treated to a meal and then had a go at electric 'round the pole' model flying (indoors).
Many Cubs were still awake a 2am and were upset when they were 'roused' at 6:30 by leaders keen to get on with breakfast.
The hall was a great place for the event and we look forward to many more Scouts sleeping over as they walk the Ridgeway.
Many Cubs were still awake a 2am and were upset when they were 'roused' at 6:30 by leaders keen to get on with breakfast.
The hall was a great place for the event and we look forward to many more Scouts sleeping over as they walk the Ridgeway.
Monday 15 March 2010
Rates demand!
The annual rate demand for 2010/11 arrived today for the Calley Memorial Hall. The hall rateable value is £1875. The charge for the period is £776.25. Mandatory rate reflief of £621.00 and discretionary top up relief of £155.25 leave a balance to pay of £0.00 (nothing). This is good news for the future sustainability of hall operations.
With the general election likely to be on 6th May 10, we now expect the hall to be used as Chiseldon's polling station and have an agreement with the election team to this effect.
The weekend saw a swimming awards ceremony (followed by a disco) and a private function held by a village family.
With the general election likely to be on 6th May 10, we now expect the hall to be used as Chiseldon's polling station and have an agreement with the election team to this effect.
The weekend saw a swimming awards ceremony (followed by a disco) and a private function held by a village family.
Monday 8 March 2010
Update
Another weekend function was held by villagers and Scouts returned from Ferney Croft to a warm hall and somewhere out of the wind to wait for parents.
February 2010 was an impressive month for hall income (our best yet) and word is getting around about the hall being available.
Sunday saw a Cub parent and Akela set up 'round the pole flying' ((RTP) for a future Cub session. Starting with a pole, by the end of the session an airplane was wizzing round the hall on two very thin wires.... The Cubs are going to enjoy this activity!
February 2010 was an impressive month for hall income (our best yet) and word is getting around about the hall being available.
Sunday saw a Cub parent and Akela set up 'round the pole flying' ((RTP) for a future Cub session. Starting with a pole, by the end of the session an airplane was wizzing round the hall on two very thin wires.... The Cubs are going to enjoy this activity!
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