TEWIN MEMORIAL  HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

 

Minutes of the meeting held on 26th April 2006

 

Supporters Club Draw

1st prize went to Naomi Swift, Harwood Close

2nd prize went to Linda Adams, Orchard Road

3rd prize went to Edward Lyons, Orchard Road

4th prize went to Richard Knight, Mill House

 

Present

 

Todd Canton - Chair   

Peter Burleigh - Treasurer

Lynn Farr - Secretary

                                   

Eric Fishwick                            Ben Roberts (Friends of Tewin)

Keith St Pier                             Dave Howson
Linda Crawford                        Julia Tizard (Tewin Society)

Paul Hagger                              Diane Hagger

Margaret Huggins                    


1. Apologies                                                                                       

Rod Frayne                              Pat Ashman
     

Graham Spring

                       

2. Minutes of previous meeting                                                        Action

6.1.2 KSP had not agreed to take the matter to the Parish Council.

BR proposed acceptance of the minutes and this was seconded by DH.

 

3. Matters arising

3.1 TC had spoken to John Barton about contributing to the window repairs, he will let TC know.

3.2 TC still has to try to sell the military uniform.  PB still has to find somewhere to sell the scales.                                                                                               TC/PB

3.4 A laminator has been bought for the Hall.

3.5 TC thought he had acquired the chairs from Gosling but is unable to do so.

                       

4. Chairman’s Report
4.1 The bowls club has offered two blue tables – it was agreed to accept these but to get rid of the two old wooden tables.           

4.2 TC proposed that officers had a three year tenure in future. This was discussed but not agreed. It was suggested that a letter be sent to users of the Hall inviting them to become committee members. PB will do this in the autumn when they are written to about heating costs.

 

5.  Treasurer’s Report
5.1 The revised rental rates have been sent to users and PB has not received any complaints.

 

5.2 PB is concerned about the use of light when not needed and the back door being opened for entry instead of the front door. In view of the increasing bills the Hall needs to be more energy conscious.

5.3 The monthly direct debits for gas and electricity have been increased to £320 but we are still indebt. PB has paid £750 on account.

5.4 A £1050 bill for electrical wiring is to come to PB, he does not know whether the work has been done or where the bill is.

5.5 50 chairs have arrived and are on the stage, a further60 have been ordered.

5.6 Gift aid had contributed £412.07 this year which is £48 more than before.

5.7 PB is still waiting for the cost of replacing the fire door and repairing some windows, the information  is needed to enable him to decide how much money can be invested. TC to advise.                                                  TC

5.8 There is £24,000 in the reserve fund earning interest.

 

5.2  Supporters’ Club 
Nothing to report.

                                                             

6.Sub-Committee Reports

6.1      Fabric Committee

6.1.1 A donor has offered to pay for gates at the entrance. KSP agreed to talk to the donor to progress this.                                                                 KSP

6.1.2 The fridge/freezer has failed.

 

6.2   Health & Safety

No progress.

             

6.3   Decorating Committee

In the autumn it would be good  to redecorate the kitchen.

           

6.4  Fund Raising Committee

Progress with the fete arrangements is going well. Helpers are needed to set up and take down the stalls etc.

 

7.Group Reports

7.1  Under Fives

There was nothing to report.

 

7.2  Parish Council

There was nothing to report.

 

7.3  Friends of Tewin

7.3.1 A barn dance will be held on 15th July ad the Hall was asked to do the bar.

 TC will apply for the licence.

 

7.4  The Tewin Society

7.4.1  More people have joined the committee.

 

7.5  THACS

7.5.1 There had been a successful spring show.

7.5.2 19 people had gone on the outing to the Henry Moore Foundation at Perry Green.

7.5.3 Tewin gardens and allotments will open on 28th May.

7.5.4 There is a waiting list for the outing to Kew in June.

7.5.5 There will be  painting/photography day on 11th July

7.5.6 There will be a trip to Ayot St Peters on 3rd August

 

8. Any Other Business

8.1 TC had received a letter about the Hall lights which are to bright for the badminton players. TC  will talk to RF about possible solutions. TC to reply to Mavis Hagger.

8.2 DH enquired about the progress on updating the Hall page on the website. This is in hand.

 

9. Date of Next Meeting

Wednesday, 24th  May 2006 at 8pm