January 2024
Minutes of the Ramsden Village Hall Management Committee
held on January 16th 2024
Present: Nicky Daish, Isobel Godsell, David Makins (Chair), Pam Powell
Apologies: Emma Ankers, Charles Routh, Caroline Wills Wright
Declarations of Interest: None
Minutes: Minutes of the previous meeting were signed as correct.
Matters arising: None
Finance: Current account £17,285.57 as at 16/01/24
There was a surplus of £1921 for the nine months but after hall refurbishment and costs of £6065 there was a deficit of £4144.
Balance B/F 1.4.23 £20,543.59
Less NetExp £4144.00
Total £16,399.59
Bank as at 31/12/23 £16,399.59
Petty cash £45.78
Total £16,399.59
The rate charged for hall hire was discussed and it was decided to raise the rate to £8 for current regular hall users but £10 for new users. ELDC would be charged a rate of £15 for the election day as this involved an early start to the day and a late finish.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
Chloe Powell has helped with cleaning the hall as part of her D of E volunteering.
Pam checks the toilets on a twice weekly basis replenishing toilet rolls when necessary and sweeps the floors especially prior to yoga and keep fit classes.
Isobel checks the toilets on Lunch Club days.
Bookings
Burns night 27th January 2024
Saul birthday party 28th January 2024
LRHA 29th January 2024
LRHA 7th February 2024
Police Commissioner election (ELDC) May 2nd 2024
Cycling event 11th May 2024
Future events:
Quiz nights to resume
Plant sale
Garage sale
Extension
Two grant applications have been made by David and Pam.
Date of next meeting: Tuesday March 19th 2024 at 4pm