Park Street Village Hall AGM
18.10.2023
Chairman’s Report:
It has been a year since Chris Brown stepped down as Chair and Eve Brown as Treasurer. We are eternally grateful and thank them both for their many years of service. The changeover of personnel caused some communication problems which are now resolved.
The hall continues to be a popular venue despite a necessary increase in hire charges, to cover the increase in utilities. We have initiated a programme of installing energy saving devices to reduce our consumption which is proving effective. Oliver Hall has been redecorated and the floor treated.
Our stalwart supporter and saviour Dick Downs, sadly passed away this year and will be sorely missed.
The saga with our neighbours and the boundary fence (which has been undermined by his removal of soil to build an extension} remains unresolved. Temporary solutions are to be instigated as there is considerable expense involved in a permanent fix. The side path to the hall, which is a fire exit, has to be safe to use.
Future plans for 2024 include, redecorating the Downs Hall, upgrading the stage lights and a new stage curtain. Longer term plans include, repair and decoration of external walls and replacement of external ramps. Continual fund raising with 4 quizzes a year, two shows and the rentals enable us to finance maintenance and improvements.
Thank you to the committee for their support and hard work and I look forward to the building continuing to thrive as an asset to the village and the surrounding area.
Colin Cook Chairman
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