Annual Report 2024 (pY 26111r2024, 15.'49 Hoghton Social & Sports Centre. Annual Report 2023-2024 During the last 12 months there have been regular meetings and theAGM held this year. Av8raga attendance of 8 trustoes. After last years decision to look at refurbishing the pavilion, some of this work was extensive and with the approval of a structural engineer, has now been completed. The bowling facility is also hoping to upgrade with further permissions from Chorley Borough Council. The extension to th8 hall was also put on hold and the hall subcommittee are currently looking at options to improve tired facilities there. Again further permissions will be necessary and Mark Stocks has again agreed to help with both of these. We are most grateful for the time and help he has given to thi8 ongoing project. Paul Santus and Mark Stocks have looked at an alternative idea to the extension that went above our affordability. Plans have been passed now for a new entrance and 8ccommodation for new toilets. The old toilet areas to become additional storage. Plans have been passed and work will be undepAiay in early November. Additional plans have been 8ubmitted to upgrade the roof. In the summer we started a Crowdfunding campaign to rais8 funds for the Village Hall improvemnets mentioned above and to data funds have been received by th8 third party who manage the scheme. The scheme runs till January so no further info at present. LCC will also give a grant. The hall has been busy this year with regular bookings and ad hoc bookings varying from NHS meeting8 to dog shows and family parties. Most months there is a booking each day. Some group rates have been were rdised slightly, earlier in the year and this has been received positively. The charges match those for other halls in the area with similar facilities. The Cricket and Bowls have played this year, however the tennis courts are once again unplayable this se880n. Thanks to ovr Chairman lan Murray who carrias his job very efficiently and stsps in at a moments notice as handymanlmaintenance, along with Paul Santus (Vice Chaimian) Millie Santus continues taking bookings and working out the logi8tics of everyone's needs. Joan Houghton and Gordon Kid<by have again done the accounts. Sue Flitcroft our over present minute taker has done a great job. Agendas and minutes are distributed timely and her work is very much appreciated. Our work continues as the h811 heads towards 50 years of service and the pavilion nears 100 years. Thanks to all concerned. Sécretary Page1of1
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