November 2023

Minutes of the Ramsden Village Hall Management Committee held on November 14thth 2023

Present:  Emma Ankers, Nicky Daish, Isobel Godsell, David Makins (Chair), Pam Powell Caroline Wills-Wright

Apologies:  Rowland Alexander, Charles Routh

Nicky has joined the committee and was introduced to the members. She will take on the role of Treasurer following the resignation of Rowland Alexander.

Declarations of Interest: None

Minutes: Minutes of the previous meeting were signed as correct.

Matters arising: None

Finance:        Current account £15813.53

Income                                               £

Rent    

Regulars.                                         493.00

Skegness Runners.                          32.00

A.Smith.                                            40.00

FOBC.                                                20.00

LRHA.                                                 75.00

                        Total Rent.               660.00

Catering.                                          127.00

Book Donations.                                41.00

                        Total Income.           828.00

Expenditure

Water.                                                 81.59

Electricity.                                          89.03

WiFi.                                                    78.48

BBL.                                                    98.09

Oil.                                                     456.49

Heritage Lincolnshire.                       75.00

Hanging basket brackets.                 16.30

Bridge and folding tables.              281.67

Pedal bins.                                          99.98

Tablecloths.                                        14.16

           Total Expenditure.               1290.79

There had been an attempted oil theft. A new light and CCTV, a new pipeline and cage guard have been fitted.

LRHA have made a donation of £250.

Cleaning and Maintenance:

A leaking valve in the kitchen has been repaired.

Chloe Powell is to help with cleaning the hall as part of her D of E volunteering.

There is low water pressure in the Ladies toilet.

Bookings

Three Christmas dinners Dance group, Bellringers, Opwall)

Burns night 27th January 2024

Cycling event 11th May 2024

Future events:

Quiz nights to resume

Plant sale

Spring craft fair

Extension

Two quotes have been received and we are waiting for a third quote. David and Pam are working on a grant application. The cost of the works is around £70,000

Date of next meeting: Tuesday January 16th 2024 at 4pm