Annual Report of Denmead War Memorial Hall Management Committee for 2025
Registered Charity number 1098789
We are happy to report that the Hall continues to provide a valued resource to the residents of Denmead as intended by the original trustees. It is the venue for regular and occasional hirers offering educational, sporting and social activities.
The year was busy with new and continued bookings by regular groups, in addition to social events for children and adults. Denmead Preschool started providing extra daycare for young children in holiday periods.
The hall sprung floor was stripped and resealed in the summer break, which is necessary every few years. Servicing of equipment, fire and electrical safety checks etc are organised or carried out by the Treasurer. We have enjoyed consistently good service from the cleaner (under contract).
There have been intermittent problems with our kitchen door lock this year, and we have apologised to users whose entry to the Hall has been delayed.
For the first time in over 10 years, we have had complaints about noise from weekend parties. We have taken various steps to address the issue of noise and have highlighted this issue in the booking terms and conditions. As these bookings are usually occasional hirers, there is no way to find out whether they may disturb the neighbours in advance. Currently we are visiting the hall on the evenings of parties to advise hirers if the noise level is unreasonable.
I want to express my thanks to the whole committee for their ideas to keep the Hall a safe and attractive environment. We met for the summer cleaning to refresh the Hall as usual.
Members of the committee offer to carry out and report on necessary work as agreed at monthly committee meetings. My special thanks go to:
David Nicholls has the key role of treasurer, and also undertakes and organises most practical repairs.
Jackie O’Halloran is secretary, maintains our social media presence and organised another well attended Heartstart course this year. Jackie leaves this role at the AGM and will continue as a trustee.
Sue Thomas, booking secretary, handles all bookings and manages the busy diary. Sue is now leaving the committee after sterling work for more than 10 years. We wish her well.
We appreciate the continued legal support of Biscoes solicitors on a pro bono basis.
Residents who wish to join the committee are invited to contact the secretary.
Cathy Caine Chair of Management Committee 01.03.2026
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