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THE HALL

The present hall was built in 1996 after many years of fund raising by the then Village Hall Committee. It is a modern purpose-built structure of brick and tile materials, with all the facilities one would expect of a public building. It conforms to present day regulations in terms of public safety and comfort. It is licensed for public performances, singing and dancing and for private functions but NOT FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOL.

It is used for all types of public and private functions and events from dinners to dances, schools to seminars. Brief details of its facilities include:

bulletA large “Concert Room” with a capacity of 240 persons
bulletA “Committee Room” with a capacity of 60 persons
bulletA public car park with disabled space
bulletAdequate toilets
bulletFull disabled access and disabled toilets
bulletA fully-equipped kitchen for approved for food preparation with electric cooker, microwave, washing-up and cleaning equipment
bulletSufficient seating to accommodate up to 100 covers for dining, including all tableware
bulletA curtained stage area with facilities for sound reproduction and lighting
bulletA loop system for the hearing impaired
bulletA hot air central heating system

Some recent hirer comments:

“What a very nice venue, we cannot believe village halls look like this.”

  “What a well-maintained and run village Hall.”

“The Wedding reception we have attended could not have been better in a 5 star hotel, we are getting married soon can we book the hall?”

“We wish we had a village hall like this.”  


Here's a picture of the hall interior - specially decorated for a wedding - done by a contractor, and not the normal village hall finish.

The hall is available for hire at competitive rates. Details of hire rates and terms can be obtained from the booking clerk – Ms J Peart on (01427) 880460

MANAGEMENT
The hall’s constitution allows for a management committee comprising representative members of village organisations. Village representatives are also included.  The committee meets quarterly to manage the hall’s affairs, fix hire rates and most importantly arrange fund-raising events.

Each year officials are elected at an AGM – usually in April.

Vacancies often occur for interested members of the public and you are invited to make enquires. Contact the current chairperson Mrs C Tasker on (01427) 880758


               North and South Wheatley Village Hall

                  Committee Meeting Minutes

                      22nd June 2010 - 8.10 p.m.

 

 

Present:        C Tasker,  G Davey, C Kirk,  B Duddles,  C Hall, W Tasker, , M Carnall, M Ward. G Ward, D Lewis

 

Apologies:   T Kirk, L Wilcox

 

The meeting opened at 8.10p.m..

 

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and signed off by the chairperson. 

 

Matters Arising:

 

1.   The officers were re elected as follows     

 

      Chairperson - Carole Tasker - proposed C Kirk, seconded G Davey - carried unanimously

      Treasurer - Michael Carnell - proposed B Duddles, seconded C Hall - carried unanimously

      Secretary - Gill Davey - proposed W Tasker, seconded B Duddles

 

      Three new members were welcomed to the committee

 

      Mary Ward to represent the Bowls Club

      David Lewis to represent the school

      Geoff Ward to represent the Village

 

2..   As mentioned in the AGM there has still been no response to our request for representatives on the committee from the Cricket Club or the PTA.  It is felt that both these associations should have representation on the committee as they use the hall on a regular basis.  David Lewis has agreed to chase the PTA and Carole Tasker has agreed to chase the Cricket Club

                                 Action:  DL and CT

 

3.   The projector screen - it has been decided that Wenda, Michael and Geoff should try and source and cost a 2m x 2m screen and stand and a final decision will be made at the September meeting.

                                 Action:  WT, MC, GW

Caretakers Report

 

1.   The blown window pane - as Lea Fulcher has retired it was agreed that a quote should be obtained from the Window Doctor.

      The bin in the kitchen is broken - to be replaced asap.

                                 Action:  GD

 

2.   External pipework and toilet door repairs will be carried out by Gill's husband.

                                 Action:  TD

 

3.   Spotlight bulb will be replaced as soon as Terry Kirk is fit enough to do so.

                                 Action:  TK

Treasurers Report

 

This was taken care of in the AGM held previously this evening.

 

Correspondence:

 

1.   The quotes for the CCTV were read out and it was agreed that no further action would be taken with this installation.

 

2.   The quote for the fence outside the bar door was read out and it was again agreed that no further action would be taken.

 

3.   Gill explained about the website "School of Everything".  This site is a forum for free advertising for Village Halls to anyone teachers, organisations etc who are looking to start up classes etc in certain areas.  It was agreed that Gill would, with the help of several other people, pull together a description of our facilities to put on this web site.

                                 Action:  GD

 

Social Events

 

1.   There was a lot of discussion about the Quiz Night - it was felt that if we do have another one next year it should be held in April, after the clocks go forward,  in the hope that the lighter nights will encourage more people to attend.  The last one, though profitable was very poorly attended.  Michael is going to contact the Lifeboat people with a view to persuading them to hold their quiz night in our Village Hall in November.

 

2.   The Village Ventures Elvis performance was not what we are used to and although many people didn't appreciate it there were quite a few people who had nothing but praise for it.  However it did make money for the hall so the night was a success in that respect!

 

3.   The only other thing that is booked is a Night of Lively Music performed by  the Churchfitters (this is a Village Ventures event) and will be held on 4th February.  Further decisions about advertising etc will be made at the September meeting.

 

4.   More events MUST be organised and we should get into the habit of arranging these at least 9 months in advance.  Suggestions were theme nights - German and Burns nights were two that were mentioned.  Another suggestion was that we had small fund raising events within our own homes.  Carole T has agreed that next June she will arrange an evening at Wheatley Wood.  A mens versus ladies Cricket Match was suggested as was a New Years Eve party for 2011/2012 (as it is already too late to get music for this New Year).  It was requested that everyone should put on their thinking caps and come up with ideas to be discussed at the next meeting.

                                 Action:  All

 

5.   Gill is to contact Northumberland Theatre Co to get more details of their performances and charges.

                                 Action:  GD

 

Any Other Business

 

It was agreed that the scale of charges is very haphazard and Michael, Wenda and Carole T agreed to get together very soon and discuss and rationalise these.  When the decision has been made between the three of them it was agreed that it should be put to the committee at the next meeting with a view to using the new charges from October 1st.  They should also discuss Joy's wages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advertising.  Charles has agreed to do this and has been given the two other suggestions that have come into the committee over the last few months.  Charles has promised that something will be ready by September meeting and he will co-opt any views or help from any members of the committee if he wants to.

                                 Action: CH and anyone he requests suggestions from

 

As there was a school representative at the meeting all the matters dealing with the school  were aired.  It was agreed that the school have use of the hall from 11.30 - 1.30 but it was pointed out that they do use it a lot out of these hours.  Many requests have been made to the school for a timetable indicating when they use the hall regularly every week, when they want the hall for practices and performances of plays etc.  We realise that wet play and wet games can't be foreseen and the use of the hall was agreed for these purposes as long as there was no-one else in there.  It was felt that Gill should go and see the headmistress again and explain the reasoning behind our requests. 

 

It was pointed out that the equipment that they store under the stage was not insured by us.

 

It is appreciated that the school is the biggest user of the hall and we appreciate the difficulty they have in arranging classes etc but we would like a bit more notice from them when they need the facilities.

 

The next meeting will be held on 28th September at 8 p.m.

 

The meeting closed at 9.15p.m.

 

 

 

 

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