Bawburgh Village Hall

THE BAWBURGH VILLAGE HALL

After two decades of discussion, decisions and hard fund-raising for a new Village Hall for Bawburgh, the keys of the new Hall were handed over by Constructors, Smith of Honingham, to Richard Hitchcock, Chairman of the Village Hall Committee, on 16th May 2001. Thanks to the funds of the sale of the site of the old village Hall and the gift of land by the Intwood Estates, the project standing at a value of £280,000 finally reached fruition. It was a bright and breezy start to March, and the Early Easter Tombola. A creditable £111 was made thanks to raffle, books, cards, coffee and tombola. Raffle prizewinners totalled 18 (with an embarrassed compere David Goodman taking only two of his six winning numbers). Roy Sillett, Tishy Bayne, Rose Smith, Joy Howes, Jenny Prior, Brenda Capps, Keith Oldrey, Neita Sparkes, Pam Hedge, Ernie Cullum, Anne Jenkins, Jean Bramham, Wally Gould, John Smith, Angela Reynolds, Velma Cousins and Susan (nee Garrod) followed. 50/50 winners were the Malones (with a first prize of £32), David Rowson, Joyce Barber, Evelyn Minter and Elaine Stannard. David thanked Betty and Christine for the tombola, Jimmy and Bert for the raffle, Brenda and Velma for kitchen duties, Neita and Pauline on cards and newcomers Keith and Beryl on the books. Bring your White Elephants to the April Coffee Morning, Saturday, 5th April at 10.30 a.m.		REPORT ON 2007 VILLAGE HALL AGM Your Village Hall Management Committee, which has been re-elected, from the left standing: Malcolm Buck, David Goodman, Christopher Bayne, Marianne Moselle, June Tucker and Velma Cousins. Seated: Anne Laubsher, Graham Baker, Tina Feilden, Robin Green and Shirley Fenn. John Willimott is missing. The 2007 AGM was held on 3rd May, at which Tina Feilden gave her Chairman’s Report. She thanked the hardworking Committee, especially Graham Baker who had been an enormous help to her during her first year as Chairman. Jim Boswell had also proved to be an excellent replacement Caretaker to the Silletts, together with Kerry McGinn, as Cleaner. Mrs. Feilden also thanked Robin Green for his help as Treasurer. She announced a rise in bookings but had sadly to announce that there would be no further bookings taken for teenage parties, and 20-25 year olds would have to provide double deposit. Coffee Mornings continued to provide regular income, thanks to Neita Sparkes and Brenda Bell. The most successful fundraising came from the Duck Race and Bonfire Night, and Nigel Harvey was thanked for the provision of meat and his barbeque. David Goodman had agreed to organise the Fete, and Christopher Bayne the actual Duck Race. The Quiz night had been popular and there would be another. Decoration of the Hall had taken place, and a dishwasher and glass-washer acquired. The curtains would be cleaned during the summer. Mrs. Feilden thanked all who had helped during the year and was re-elected as Chair for 2006/7, together with Graham Baker Vice Chairman, Robin Green Treasurer and Anne Laubsher Secretary. Treasurer, Robin Green talked through the accounts which reflected the Chairman’s comments. Overall, there had been an increase of over £2,000 in Income, but also an increase of expenses of £4,000. The net result was a satisfactory Surplus of nearly £5,000 for the year, after the purchase of tables, chairs, PA system and glass-washer. The Committee was re-elected in its entirety: Representing Village Organisations were: Christopher Bayne (Bawburgh News); Malcolm Buck (Youth Club and Assistant Licensee); Shirley Fenn (Parish Council); David Goodman (PCC); Marianne Moselle (Bridge Club); John Willimott (Comm. Car Scheme). Other members elected were: Graham Baker, Velma Cousins, Robin Green, Tina Feilden, Anne Laubsher and June Tucker. There were still two vacancies, with the Playgroup/Nursery hopefully taking one, AND ANOTHER STILL AVAILABLE. Please contact the Chairman, if you would like to be involved. Bawburgh Village Hall rates for hire have been revised as from 1st April 2008 Residents: All charges up by 50p. per hour (minimum hire 2 hours). The rate for the Hall and Kitchen only will be £5.50 per hour, the Committee room only £4.50 for the whole Hall £8.00. Charges for functions will be:- Weddings £100.00; Parties £75.00. A deposit of £50 will be charged (£100 for parties for 20-25 age group). Non-Residents: Charges will rise by £1.00 (minimum hire 2 hours) Hall and Kitchen only £11 per hour, Committee room only £9, the whole Hall £16. Functions (unchanged): Weddings £140; Parties £100; Children’s parties £40 (3 hours, extra hours £10 ph). A Refundable Deposit of £100 (£200 for parties for the age group 20-25) will be charged for all weddings and evening parties. Bookings which have already been made will be held at the old prices. Any new bookings for dates after 1st April will be at the new rates. Bookings for teenage parties will be accepted only at the Booking Clerk’s discretion. Hirers will be charged for any extraordinary cleaning that may be required after an event. FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT THE BOOKING CLERK GRAHAM BAKER ON 01603-746611 0R 07788-753819. Back to Home Page