Whalton Village Hall Committee
Minutes of the Committee Meeting held on 9th February 2010 at 7.30pm
Present: Billy Grix (Chairman),Anna Sill (Secretary),Sue Richardson, Norma Robson, Sheila Lough, Stephen Trobe, Elizabeth Silvester, Stewart Murray, Richard Grix,Martin Keegan
Apologies: David Adams, Kath Trueman, Julie McGrorie, Fiona Ellis, Nikki Blackett, Alison Jackson (part of meeting), Elliot Ward, Richard Sill, Richard Potter, Charlotte Capps
100 Plus Club
£15 77 Jonty McGrorie
£15 199 Gary Casper
£15 20 Anne Colson
£15 127 Anne and Tom Rutter
£10 22 Betty Gair
£10 48 Richard and Alwyn Grix
£10 157 Ailsa Dickinson
£10 201 Maria Bennett
£10 184 Marjorie Heaton
£10 55 Melanie Hinson
Minutes
Minutes of meeting on 12th January 2010 read and agreed as a correct record.
Matters Arising
Boldon Gallery Valuation ; Alison to arrange advertising information poster via Martin e.mail info.- to be distributed. Alison to organise refreshments – to be assisted by Anna on March 6th at 9.00a.m – 12.30p.m.
Highlights ; Sue advised workshop age range not suitable – i.e.9/11+
Village Hall Path ; No response from Nick Howie, Sheila to ask John Phizacklea.
Gladys Smith Memorial; bench and clock agreed upon. Norma to investigate indoor clocks, Martin and Anna to look at benches for indoor/outdoor use. Stewart to obtain info. on plaque providers.
Ladies W.C.’s – blocked again and cleared again by Richard G. and Stephen. Request to change W.C.’s to full flush only.
Jumble Sale – Stephen commented that a large amount of ‘rubbish’ had to be cleared at the end. Sheila said that it was not always easy to monitor what was initially donated.
Treasurer’s Report
Elliott was not present but Billy delivered his report: copies were distributed and are on file.
Anna confirmed that she has written to Mrs Cookson and Mr Smith.
Drama Events
Sue advised of the following –
Cinzia’s Production. – Following a letter of thanks from the school re. the £500 show money donation Martin advised that the school were keen to have stage lighting for the hall. Martin has discussed the matter with Cinzia in relation to the current play. Proposals and estimates for lighting to be discussed/approved by the Committee.
Cinzia is spending £100 on hiring staging.
The production is on schedule and the ticket price includes a free drink; any further drink is by donation. Billy is to check with Elliot on the current entertainment licence.
Interval – Sheila to organise tea/coffee: B and R. Grix to organise wine purchase. Raffle x 2 to be organised?
Nikki Blackett
Following Nikki’s return home after her recent operation Elizabeth is to organise the purchase of flowers and card from the committee.
Burns Night
Sheila reported that the event was fully subscribed and that a profit of £775 was made. It was agreed that the event should take place again on Jan 22nd 2011 and that the same band should be booked. Martin to enquire whether a Scottish country dance group could also be booked.
Billy expressed his thanks to Sheila for all her hard work to make the event such a success.
AOB
Martin raised the matter of preliminary investigations into the possibility of having a tennis court constructed for village use. There was a general discussion re. this, particularly as this has been discussed in previous years when it was felt that provision of sports facilities was not within the remit of the village hall. Martin is to make further enquiries (Planning Department/Parish Council).
Drains- Deeds to be checked for easement arrangements.
Emma advised of drain problem and to monitor (particularly Thursday a.m.)
Loose B.T.cable in hall to be checked.
Next meeting: Tuesday 9th March 2010 at 19.30 p.m.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 21.10 p.m.