With a big 40th birthday party having taken place and lots of bookings into 2010, we are in good shape as far as use and income is concerned. Rainbows has been suspended (a hall user, nothing to do with the Scout Group) so this will have a very small impact on hall income.
Speaking of income, we are investing a lot into the hall and our intention is NOT to make a profit and just to cover costs. Its seems the people of Chiseldon approve, as they are using the hall on most week days and income is at (or over £200 per month). Our new Treasurer has rightly requested a revised cash flow and Akela will draw this up in the next week.
The heating has worked very well during the recent cold spell and with no burst pipes, its clear the hall is a warm and useable space.
Akela has been tardy in speaking to Community First to get help with the management committee terms of reference, but this task along with working with trustees should bring about a release of capital to enable phase 2 works (windows and doors replacement with double glazed units) and provide a financial platform for ongoing operation and maintenance of the hall.
A while ago, Akela made a submission to the Borough Council asking for a 100% dispensation on 'rates'. Whilst the submission has been acknowledged, we dont have an outcome...
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Friday, 1 January 2010
Happy New Year
The Christmas tree has been taken down, the new cooker unpacked and Akela is in serious trouble with Leo for getting the tree lights in a mess... Henry worked well cleaning up the area where the tree had been.
The tree and decs are still to be put up in the loft and a list of jobs is on display on the white board.
A short review of 2009 provides the following: Over £10K of funds raised and masses of effort applied. The hall is in use most week days and income is attaining £200 per month. January should see the cost of rates and this will give us a much better picture of full cycle running costs.
Happy New Year! A major priority for 2010 is the formatution of the hall management committee. We have five or six people who are willing to do the job, but overall, the lack of response from the village has been dissapointing.
The tree and decs are still to be put up in the loft and a list of jobs is on display on the white board.
A short review of 2009 provides the following: Over £10K of funds raised and masses of effort applied. The hall is in use most week days and income is attaining £200 per month. January should see the cost of rates and this will give us a much better picture of full cycle running costs.
Happy New Year! A major priority for 2010 is the formatution of the hall management committee. We have five or six people who are willing to do the job, but overall, the lack of response from the village has been dissapointing.
Thursday, 24 December 2009
Hall equipment
A new 800 watt microwave has been installed in the kitchen. We have a new Henry (hoover) and a new cooker being delivered on 30/12. Tescos are disposing of the old cooker.
A licence has been applied for our first big function of the New Year and we have plans to get hot water plumbed into the kitchen in time for 8th Jan.
Mindful of the need for clear ownership of items in the hall, items will be marked and an inventory drawn up.
A licence has been applied for our first big function of the New Year and we have plans to get hot water plumbed into the kitchen in time for 8th Jan.
Mindful of the need for clear ownership of items in the hall, items will be marked and an inventory drawn up.
Sunday, 20 December 2009
Disabled access - hand rail
During the last week, we have seen the metal work put in place that forms the hand rail on the disabled ramp. Its not quite complete as we have a 'brace' to dig into the ground. The brace will stick out from the the barrier and should provide support against side loads. The concern is that this could be a trip hazard, but we have little choice, - given the long run of metalwork. We will highlight the brace to pedestrians and drivers using high visibility and reflective tape. The good news is that those leaving the hall will not be impacted by the brace.
Sunday, 6 December 2009
Music in the hall
Kevin Rickards has donated an 800 watt(!) amplifier and wharfdale speakers. Akela donated a CD / DVD player. They were all installed in the hall this morning and we now have a great sound system. All this cost us is some new speaker wire... thanks Kevin.
Down side from this morning is the fact that the wind grabbed the front door and has ripped the hinge from the door. Akela will repair this during Monday...
Down side from this morning is the fact that the wind grabbed the front door and has ripped the hinge from the door. Akela will repair this during Monday...
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Christmas inbound!
The Christmas tree bought from proceeds of the table top sale is now sitting in the hall, has been decorated and has three sets of lights.
Thanks to Leo, Jo, Dan and Akela for putting up the tree
This evening Cubs will make rustic decorations to hang on the tree and next Thursday a Beaver, Cub and Scout party will take place. I am told that a special visitor may attend the party!
Thanks to Leo, Jo, Dan and Akela for putting up the tree
This evening Cubs will make rustic decorations to hang on the tree and next Thursday a Beaver, Cub and Scout party will take place. I am told that a special visitor may attend the party!
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