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News From Your Village Hall
The 2010 Annual General Meeting of the trustees of
Holybourne Village Hall was held over the summer. The
trustees were very pleased to welcome Janet Cane as a
new trustee. The remainder of the trustees were
re-elected en bloc. As “new blood”, Janet brings
important new and fresh viewpoints to the committee.
We look forward to welcoming further new trustees at
future AGM’s! The officers remain as before, with Ben
Kemp as Chairman, Michael Moulton as Secretary and
Margaret Heppenstall as Treasurer.
You may remember from the last Village Hall update that the
trustees were investigating the installation of a sound system.
We are excited to announce that this is now in place and is
available to hire for £10 per session (although a substantial
refundable deposit is required). Our grateful thanks go to
Alan Rixon for all his assistance in purchasing, installing and
writing the operating manual for it! If anyone has any
suggestions for ways to improve the Hall and the facilities
available, please do let us know. We are aware that car
parking is a significant challenge, but realistically cannot see
many options on that one!
Work proceeds on the proposed external shelter, which is
intended primarily for the use of the pre-school and we are
working closely with the Hall’s neighbours to address any
concerns. We’re also hoping to erect some rather smart
railings and a gate at some point in the future to help
improve security.
In this economic climate, funds are struggling somewhat and
thus we have reluctantly had to increase the cost of the
heating in the hall. It was estimated that this was being
subsidised in the region of £500 p.a. from Hall funds, which,
for a registered charity, obviously could not be allowed to
continue!
The November quiz was well attended, and the Half Baked
Alaska team narrowly won a tricky quiz. Thanks to Helen
Bound and her team for setting the questions, thanks also to
John and Jean Honnor, Tony and June Hale and Vickie Kemp
who kept the evening running pretty well seamlessly between
them. Thanks also go to the remainder of the committee
who organised the event and to all who attended and enjoyed
the evening. Between you, you raised some much-needed
funds, so a big well done to you all!
Two things upon which to end. Firstly, a plea - if anyone
knows the whereabouts of the other glass recycling box
could they please return it; no questions asked? This
disappeared one weekend in August. Otherwise, we’ll need
to source the money for a replacement from the funds and
sadly they are not cheap.
Lastly, our long-serving and very hardworking treasurer has
been in hospital recently and I am sure you will all join us in
wishing Margaret a speedy recovery.
Ben Kemp, Chairman
Holybourne Village Hall Trustees
Holybourne Guides
Holybourne Guides have been particularly active over the
last year celebrating the Association’s centenary.
We have joined in some large scale events; enjoying an
activity weekend on the Isle of Wight, the “Big Bash”
concert at Paulton’s Park, the “Big Gig” concert at
Wembley and a centenary camp in Kent with over 1000
Guides.
We also had small scale adventures too including camping,
doughnutting, Go Ape high ropes, night walks and
campfires.
We would like to thank everyone who has helped and
contributed throughout the year, especially with the recent
Children in Need Sale. Thanks also to all those who have
collected the Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers for us.
Over the last few years we have been able to obtain
several really good quality lightweight tents and
equipment.
For more information about Guides, please email
holybourneguides@hotmail.co.uk
The Holybourne Village Magazine - Winter Issue 2010
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