Hall Decorations
Have you seen the hall decorations this year? They must be the best
ever! Thanks are due to Margaret Coote, Kathy French and Kathy and
Alan Cordy who decorated the main hall for their Christmas Fayre on
Sunday 7th December. But the benefit was also enjoyed by the 40 or
more members of the Swimming Club at their evening social on Friday
5th, by a private hirer from Barnadiston who brought a party of over
80 to our village, by all the pupils, parents and teachers, when,
for the first time, Wickhambrook
School staged their Christmas Show on Thursday 11th,
by all the family and friends of a Poslingford couple whose wedding
was celebrated on the 20th, and by the 100+ revellers at the New Years
Eve bash. Not to mention all the regular weekday and evening hirers
whose activities continued through December right up to Christmas.
On behalf of the several hundred people who enjoyed their use of the
hall all the more for your efforts, Margaret, Kathy, Alan and Kathy
- many thanks indeed! You did us proud.
The Memorial Social Centre Trustees have met on two occasions since
the last issue of the Scene. Among the reports from the Caretaker
was the location of our oil tank apparently after many years in its
present location on the kitchen roof it is now not safe there and
will have to be moved to another spot on the ground, further enquiries
to be made. It was also reported that since the rubbish bin had been
locked the amount placed inside it had decreased to such an extent
that a smaller version is to be sought. As we have to pay for the
bins there might be a slight saving, again further enquiries are to
be made with the Council.
Since the Youth club
has begun to operate again it was reported its number of
youngsters has increased from twenty one to forty eight. There is
also a slight worry concerning the non members who attend and hang
around outside. This will be closely monitored.
In the absence of the Treasurer it was reported that funds were still
in a healthy state at present, but quite a large expenditure was expected
in the near future with the installation of the Accessible Toilet
and other improvements being made for the benefit of disabled persons.
Some correspondence has taken place with the
Bowls and Tennis
Clubs following the Parish Council's contact with the
Clubs regarding payment of ground rent. It is hoped the situation
will resolve itself as the Parish Council have stated they do not
wish the Memorial Social Centre to lose its payments for the Clubs.
Once again further enquiries are being made with the Parish Council
and the Clubs.
The Wickhambrook Players
brought up some various suggestions for improving the Stage in the
Memorial Social Centre. The ideas were well received by the Trustees
and approval was given for them to take place to include close liaison
with the Trustees as the work takes place.
The heating in the Memorial Social Centre was again discussed. It
was felt that it was not warm enough. It has cost a large amount of
money to install and still does not seem adequate to heat the premises
to a satisfactory level. It was decided that the original heating
engineers should be contacted and their views sought on a possible
solution. All users if you are cold when using the Memorial Social
Centre then please let any member of the trustees know.
The state of the floor in the main hall was raised. It was stated
that the Badminton white lines were now almost non existent and the
general state of the surface was very poor. Quotes are being obtained
with a view to a complete overhaul of the floor to take place in the
near future.
The next meeting of the full Trustees Committee will take place in
the Memorial Social centre on Monday 5th January 2004 at 7.30pm. All
representatives please note and attend if you can. Thank you.
Finally may I wish all readers on behalf of the Memorial Social Centre
Trustees a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year.
David Turner |
