The work of the Amenities Committee is gathering pace and in particular with the two major improvement projects for the hall and the playing field.

Improvements are planned for the playing field, subject to budget, which include refurbishment of the play equipment and the installation of picnic tables in the park. We would also like to add to the play equipment either this or next year and improve the frontage of the hall.

There is also an improvement project under way for the hall, again subject to budget.  This includes: improvements to the lighting in the main hall. the provision of Internet and WiFi., improvements in the heating controls, access and security,  the addition of some fixed audio visual equipment.

In addition, the committee has to ensure the existing assets are maintained and safe for all to use, in particular, we need to repair or replacement of the soffits, fascias and barge boards on the outside of the hall and decorate the inside of the hall.  The existing oil boiler is nearing the end of its life and we need to built up funds to replace this aging system.

Therefore, we would welcome support from the community to several ways.  This can be by attending as many of the fund raising events as possible and getting family and friends to come to those events, providing support in running the events and promoting the hall as a facility for hire.

We aim to issue the village Newsletter monthly and this will contain early information on the events we are proposing to hold in the village; I hope you will be able to attend some of the events over the year.

If you would like to assist in any way, please feel free to send me an email at stephenbirch2004@yahoo.co.uk or speak to me.