We have a new hot water urn in the hall. The last one decided to die after too many 'boil dry' events.
The tank was topped up yesterday. Should be good for six months (subject to a thermostat being fitted).
The bar has been stowed and the kitchen surfaces are once more availabel for use by kitchen users.
Tomorrow is founder day, so the kitchen will be busy as birthday cake is cut, plus burgers and coffee are made.
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Tank dipped
Having had 'dip the tank' on my todo list this week, I finally managed to do so and hastily followed this up by ordering more oil... good job the income is covering running costs!
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Bar in the hall
Yesterday saw the fitting of a bar into the hall. By its very nature and anticipated low utilisation, the bar has to be removable. At the moment its very ugly, but some attention should make the kitchen surface available, the visual impact reduced and setting up of the bar low effort. We also plan optics to be fitted in the kitchen.
I spent last night worrying about the mess the bar makes of the kitchen, but I have to be patient and let this mini project work through...
I stress that we do not plan to keep beer, gas or spirits in the hall, as this is simply too much of a 'magnet'. Six pints of beer were poured yesterday (to set flow rates etc).and the barrell returned to its rightful owner.
I spent last night worrying about the mess the bar makes of the kitchen, but I have to be patient and let this mini project work through...
I stress that we do not plan to keep beer, gas or spirits in the hall, as this is simply too much of a 'magnet'. Six pints of beer were poured yesterday (to set flow rates etc).and the barrell returned to its rightful owner.
Monday, 1 February 2010
Hall operating income ~ viability
With five months of hall operating experience and income under our belts it is increasingly clear that we have firm foundations in place for ongoing operation of the hall. We opened the hall on 1st Sept 2009.
Income figures so far (GBP):
Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
245 155 210 210 240
The average income is £212 per month and this projects to an annual income of over £2500. Hall operating costs should be covered by this, but we have yet to hear about Council tax and water still needs to be split from the Club.
The income figures are in excess of the amounts predicted in the business plan. For February 10 we already have a provisional income figure of £140. As with any concern, we need to keep our eye on the ball, contain costs but in our case we must stay true to the vision of a community hub that is accessible to all in the village and that (through the cycle) we do not make a profit when operating the hall.
Akela met with Community First (last week) and took advice regarding establishment of a management committee. Objective must be to draw this meeting into life in the next month.
Income figures so far (GBP):
Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
245 155 210 210 240
The average income is £212 per month and this projects to an annual income of over £2500. Hall operating costs should be covered by this, but we have yet to hear about Council tax and water still needs to be split from the Club.
The income figures are in excess of the amounts predicted in the business plan. For February 10 we already have a provisional income figure of £140. As with any concern, we need to keep our eye on the ball, contain costs but in our case we must stay true to the vision of a community hub that is accessible to all in the village and that (through the cycle) we do not make a profit when operating the hall.
Akela met with Community First (last week) and took advice regarding establishment of a management committee. Objective must be to draw this meeting into life in the next month.
Friday, 22 January 2010
Keeping it real (clean)
Akela spent over an hour hoovering, dusting, mopping and cleaning surfaces to have the hall ready for hire this evening and Sunday. Our new Henry came into his own and proved you can hoover the whole floor from one electrical power point...
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Business as usual...
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...
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...
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.
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