Ogilvie Hall Management Committee Chairmans report – 2024
2024 saw another good year of use by various Groups of all the halls. A number of local businesses are regular users of the various halls, as well as local use of the facilities. The larger halls have been popular for a variety of parties. The committee is aware that the Parish Council will be relocating the base for its Parish Clerk to new offices in 2025, and we will be investigating whether these offices can be let out once they leave.
As the surface of the carpark deteriorated in the colder months of last year, the committee decided to spend a little more money to resurface the area, rather than just making good the surface on a temporary basis. We are still looking into extending the car parking area to reinforce the grass covered area, but this will be a significant cost and will likely require a planning application.
The dividing doors between the Main Hall and Wignall Rooms had been repaired on a number of occasions over the years, but they were becoming more and more dilapidated. We therefore took the decision to replace these during the year. Although they are much smarter and more robust, they do not always provide sufficient soundproofing between users, and we are investigating whether additional soundproofing may be possible.
The Managing Trustees for the Hall have reached the end of their 28 year tenure, and we are currently investigating the legislation around drawing up a new lease. With the situation at the church (a party to the legal documentation) currently in limbo, even when we know what steps we need to take this forward, the actual legal documentation will not be able to be completed until new parties are in place. We will also need to involve the Charity Commission, as they are also a party to the documentation.
As a committee, we are extremely fortunate to have the ongoing services of Dave Huck as caretaker, ably supported by his wife Sue, in ensuring the high standards or cleanliness of the buildings. This in turn contributes to the continuing success of the Hall as a venue for all of the users.
I am grateful for the continued support of the committee members, and the continued diligent work of the Secretary & Treasurer. As we continue through 2025 and into 2026, I hope that we will all continue to work together to ensure the smooth operation of the Hall in the future.
A Sparling Chairman Ogilvie Hall Management Committee 16.7.25
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