The Village Hall committee held the Autumn Fair on the 9th November, this is a fundraiser for the Village Hall and we are thrilled that £836.90 was made for the Hall. Thank you to the people who came and supported the event, the people and businesses who donated raffle prizes. The people and committee other halves, who baked cakes, donated their time, manned stalls and helped in the kitchen. Good to see Judy Land, Trustee, back behind the counter and a big thank you to Leigh Johnson, Trustee, for his whiskey draw, which contributed to £186 to the fundraising.
Open Gardens Donation
A huge thank you to the Open Gardens for their generous donation of £250 for the Village Hall. As with all donations it is very much appreciated. It was a wonderful weekend to have over £1000 going into the Village Hall coffers, rather than going out.
While we look for grants to support projects, the day to day running costs and annual checks have to be covered by income received either from users of the hall, fundraising events or donations.
Grant from Better Derbyshire Dales Fund
The Committee are thrilled to have received a grant of £2,500 from Better Derbyshire Dales fund to go towards purchasing a new cooker and tea urn for the kitchen. The current cooker has its limitations and is around 20 years old, however, we acquired it free from a generous villager and it has served us well. The luncheon club have kindly donated £100 towards the costs, but we still need to find some extra money to provide a robust and efficient cooker and tea urn for years to come. Any donations would be greatly received.
Village Hall hire rates
Reviewing the yearly running costs, the committee have agreed to increase the hire cost for a village organisation to £15 a session, a session being a morning, afternoon or evening, for the use of one floor. To hire both floors will be £20 per session. We have made no changes to the other hire rates.
The new rates will commence from 1st January 2025, however, we will honour any pre paid bookings made for the year 2025.
It was a decision not made lightly, but with increased running costs, we have a responsibility to ensure the money coming in, is covering the everyday expenditure. Looking at other local Village Halls we remain very competitive, and offer a lot for the hire charge.
Live and Local event
Please look at the information about the Live and Local event we will be hosting Friday 7th March and look out for another fundraiser before then.
Hazel Baldwin , On behalf of the Village Hall Committee.