Whalton Village Hall Committee

  Minutes of the Committee Meeting held on 9 th December 2008 at 7.30pm

Present: Billy Grix (Chairman), Alison Jackson ( Secretary), Sheila Lough, Nikki Blackett, Sue Richardson, Stephen Trobe, Stewart Murray, Anna Sill, Richard Grix, Elizabeth Sylvester, Joan Goddard, Richard Sill, Dorothy Moffatt, Charlotte Capps

Apologies: Elliott Ward (Treasurer), David Adams, Gladys Smith, Julie McGrorie, Richard Potter, Martin Keegan, Fiona Ellis

100 Plus Club

  Many thanks to Joan once again for organising the 100 Club!

£50 20 Anne Coulson

£25 115 D Irving

£25 54 Muriel Swinton

£15 165 John Dixon

£15 97 Julian Sutton

£15 197 Iain Murray

£10 38 David Fitzpatrick

£10 67 Julie Potter

£10 51 Margie Tasker Brown

£10 120 E Anyika

  Minutes

  Minutes of meeting on 11th November 2008 read and agreed as a correct record.

  Matters Arising

  •  Billy provided details of the expenses revealed in the accounts last month

•  Post Office is up and running on Thursday mornings. There have been some teething problems with equipment and delay in arrival of the post mistress. Very many thanks to Stewart for procuring appropriate furniture, locks and shelving and repairing a heater in the Hall.

•  Stephen has identified a Caller for a bingo evening.

  Unfortunately Stephen Bilclough has tendered his resignation for the time being due to work commitments, although he is still very willing to help where he can at functions and with electrical/plumbing issues. Many thanks expressed to Stephen for his huge contribution to date.

  Treasurer's Report

  Billy delivered Elliott's report in his absence. Copy attached to the Minutes.

Elliott submitted an excellent annual submission to the Parish Council as regards our application for a contribution to costs. This was delivered by Sue and has resulted in a £1750 contribution towards our running costs which is magnificent.

Highlights

  The puppet show was excellent with rave reviews from those who attended. 95 people (53 children) attended so it was felt this was a good time of year for such an event. We made a small surplus after costs of £53 so this was a success.

Carol Singing

  19 th December 2008 Carol singing outside the Hall. The Vicar will lead the singing. The Cooksons have once again kindly provided a Christmas tree. Agreed to leave the music arrangements to the Vicar/Church. The Hall will be open for toilets and in case it is wet. Mulled wine to be sold at £1 per cup.

Fundraising

  24th January 2009 Burns Night. Tickets £12.50 each. 100 tickets are available.

  Emma attended the meeting. All present participated in a fire drill.

AOB

  There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.00pm

Next meeting: 13 January 2009.