PEOPLE’S HALL
Redevelopment
Things are moving.
We are pleased to report that Davidson Walton one of our fundraising team in collaboration with the Sedbergh Wanderers Football Club has been able to secure enough funding from Sport England, Community Participation and Sportsmatch to redevelop the sports changing facilities. These facilities will principally be used by the Football Club, but will also be available to other outdoor activities such as fell runners, cross country, field sports, etc. Planning has begun to design the layout, gain Building Regulation approval, seek contractors (anyone interested to contact Dr Barney) in order to start work in the spring. We hope to include in the plans an accessible toilet for the use of mums and children using the play facility.
Publicity
The People’s Hall is registered on a number of internet sites giving publicity to the Hall and its events. We are now able to offer a facility to any hirer who would like to publicise their event. We will include any material sent us by email: SPHALL123@gmail.com in our regular updates.
Car parking at the Hall
There have been a number of occasions when organisations not hiring the Hall or not connected with the Town have used the car park as a meeting/assembly point. This causes difficulties to our hirers. Would anyone noticing an occupation of this type inform a Committee Member please.
Promise’s Auction
The planning for the Promise’s Auction on Friday 28 October 2011 is advancing. So far 72 Promises have been received. These include: dinner, bed and breakfast for two at Fayrer Garden House luxury hotel, Bowness, a Coronation Street DVD game, a visit to the Eden Ostrich World and a family ticket on the Ullswater steamer. A full prospectus will be included in the October Lookaround (by kind permission of the Editor) and from the usual outlets.
Vandalism at the Hall
The Committee works very hard to keep this old 1950s building in good repair. This is not helped by vandalism. Three youngsters were found on the roof of the Hall recently. Their names were taken and parents told. A youth was also seen on the front roof. He caused damage to the roof, which caused water to come through the ceiling into the ladies toilet area. He has been identified.
Would any passers-by, who see persons on the Hall roof, please inform a Committee member and/or the Police on 0845-3300247, with names, if possible. We would also ask parents and others to advise their children not to abuse the Hall and its facilities as the Committee will pursue culprits.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Reminder: Friday 2 September 2011 at 7.30pm - A 6,000 mile bicycle ride
Hugh and Pauline Symonds will describe their bicycle journey. Admission £5, licensed bar.
Saturday 8 October 2011 at 7.30pm – Dance
Music by Roe Valley band. Jacob’s Join, Admission £4.
Friday 28 October 2011 – Promise’s Auction
– see above
Saturday 26 November – Café Cabaret
More in the October and November editions of Lookaround.
Friday 9 December 2011 at 7.30pm – Holly and the Ivy
A Touring Highlights music and song event, more in November edition of Lookaround.
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Dr Gina Barney, Hon Secretary (20790).
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