AGM, Trustees and Officers retiring

The AGM will take place at the Hall on Tuesday 24^th January 2012 at 8.00pm:

The following are due to retire as trustees:

Janet Coman

Paul Galloway (Hon Treasurer)

Both have confirmed that they will be willing to stand again.

In addition, with the completion of the new hall, the following will be retiring and not standing again:

Paul Forster

Ted Townsend (Hon Secretary)

There is pressure therefore to find new trustees and officers.

Names should be nominated to the Chairman and / or Secretary by 10^th January 2012 by letter, telephone or email at:

Rob Summers,	Chairman	Little Yardbury, Colyton,	EX24 6SL	01297 553762	yardburymanor@agriplus.net
Ted Townsend	Secretary	Patches Cottage, Shute,	EX13 7QJ	01297 552513	e.c.townsend@btinternet.com

Annual Report

The report this year is dominated by the demolition of the old hall & construction of this new building & the related events during this period.

At the last AGM, the decision to proceed with a new hall build was confirmed although at that time, when taking into account funds raised by the community (£38,000), & the Grants awarded by the CCD & EDDC (£27,000), the budget showed a deficit of over £20,000. To meet this deficit the Umborne Bond Scheme was launched. This scheme run under FSA guidelines raised over £13,000 in redeemable bonds to provide the cash flow needed to ensure the build project could continue uninterrupted. Before the build had actually started the Trustees also secured another grant for £11,000, from the East Devon AONB Sustainable Development Fund . With these funds in place, if the project could be kept on budget, then it could be completed as planned.

The final night in the hall was a joyous if crowded affair, with many people relating stories of events held in the 62 year history of the old building. Some of the attendees remembered its construction & all were pleased that what we all used to refer as the Nissen Hut was not to be just demolished but that the Trustees had given the hall to the SouthWest Airfield Heritage Trust to dismantle to be re-assembled back at Dunkeswell Airfield as a Museum where it had come from 62 years previously.

This story & the Halls history created a great deal of media attention resulting in many interviews & studio visits by the Trustees.

The hall was dismantled, starting the 11^th March, & a mystery was solved. The Nissen Hut turned out, as some had expected, to be a Quonset Hut, a now much rarer type of building, apparently the frame is slightly different for those who wish to know.

To enable the project to remain on budget, a number of jobs were undertaken by volunteer labour & this brought out what was referred to in 1948 as the “undauntable spirit” of the people of the valley. Large numbers turned up to undertake manual work, & tedious tasks without complaint, ensuring that expensive contractor time was not wasted. Equipment, expertise, & materials were donated from throughout the community whenever they were required.

The new hall was opened on the 16^th October by Mrs Lillian Bird who donated the ground for the new car park, & Mrs Dolly Blackmore the longest surviving member of the Umborne Womens Institute who had the old hall constructed in 1948. This was just 400 days from the Trustees being awarded the first grant.

During the build the Trustees continued to organise fundraising & social events at various venues locally. Many thanks to all those who have allowed us to use their properties during this period. It has been very pleasing to see many new faces at our events & also many older faces who have returned to the fray prompted by the year’s events.

As sure as new faces appear then some move on & it is with particular sadness that we said goodbye to our secretary Geoff Elliot & his wife Lyn who moved away to be nearer family. We thank Geoff for his work on the Trust.

Since the new hall has been opened, the level of bookings has increased remarkably. We pay thanks to Rosemary Hewson who has continued as bookings’ secretary. She informs me we have just taken our first booking for a Wedding Reception.

The Hall Website has proved an invaluable aid in disseminating information this year & we thank Bill Corr & the Tech Committee for their work in this area. It continues to develop & adapt to the community’s needs.

As the hall is used, the Trustees are aware that its limitations will become apparent. As with all projects there have to be compromises to meet a limited budget & this is no exception. The challenge to the Trustees for the coming year is to work to overcome the compromises & to improve the access & usability of the hall to all sections of our community.

Rob Summers

Chaiman of Trustees.

At Village Hall

Wednesday 24^th August 2011 at 8.00

APPROVED MINUTES

Attendees: Rob Summers, Paul Galloway, Ted Townsend, Liz Gosling, Neville Cheeseman, Sue Gush, Paul Forster, Eleanor Wood

Apologies: Kimmo Evans, Peter Rugg, Jan Coman

Minutes:

• Draft minutes of the meeting on 6^th July 2011 were approved – released to website
• Outstanding amendment to AGM minutes is still outstanding

Matters Arising:

None

Correspondence:

None

Secretary:

• Hall bookings are now accessible by trustees via a shared calendar on Google +

This allows trustees to see if the hall is free.

• If approached for a booking or wishing to make one, a booking request can be entered by any trustee into the calendar. But the booking is not firm until Rosemary (or her nominated substitute) has completed the financial arrangements and associated booking documentation.

• Viewing access to the bookings calendar has also been given to Jo Dartnell, the new cleaner, so she can see when bookings might clash with her visits. She can be contacted at Jojodartnell@gmail.com

Sub-Committee reports:

• Treasurer

Income since the last meeting is Axe Valley Runners £141.25 and other £35.00

There were no outgoings

• Hall Building Project

• There has been no progress with the last few outstanding tasks.

• It was agreed that the draft plans for further extension of the hall will be put to the AGM next January, together with an operating budget and funding plan, to indicate the realities of spending further money (the outline cost if a further £25,000).

• In the meantime we will complete outstanding tasks and at the AGM action the repayment of the rest of the bonds. Stage 1 will then be complete, and paid for before any action to pursue a possible stage 2.

• In the meantime, Paul Forster will submit plans for planning permission

Action Paul Forster

• Jan Coman and Kimmo Evans will research grant funding possibilities

Action Jan Coman, Kimmo Evans

New Hall Management and Maintenance

• Cleaning – Jo Dartnell appointed and has started work
• Maintenance – we need to paint the outside of the hall before Christmas – 17^th / 18^th September selected for a working party
• Storage – see above (Hall Building Project)

Entertainment and Fundraising:

• The Cider Festival was pronounced a success by those that could remember it and a definite success by those that couldn’t
• Duck Dash is the next event, on Sunday 4^th September
• Harvest Supper will be on 22^nd October
• Eleanor suggested a hall event for New Years Eve
  • theme Around the World.

  • disco to be provided by Rob ‘Hot Knobs’ Summers.

  • Fireworks were also proposed, (it will not be a children’s event)

Any Other Business:

None

Next Meeting:

Tuesday 18^th October at 7.30 at Eleanor’s

At Village Hall

Tuesday 25^th January 2011 at 7.15

AGREED MINUTES

1. Attendees:

Rob Summers (Chairman), Paul Galloway (Hon Treasurer), Ted Townsend (Hon Secretary), Eleanor Wood, Peter Rugg, Kimmo Evans, Liz Gosling, Sue Gush, Paul Forster, Neville Cheeseman, Janet Coman

1. Apologies:

None

1. Minutes of the meeting on 15^th December 2010

Approved, (with one correction) signed and released to website

1. Matters Arising:

None

1. Correspondence:

• A draft return to the National Lottery of the actual costs of building the car park was approved in principle. It will be submitted by Jan Coman.

Action Jan Coman

1. Secretary:

• AGM agenda

  • officers retiring (2006 appointments) and standing for re-election

    • Paul Forster

    • Ted Townsend (replaced Geoff Elliott during the year)

    • Kimmo Evans

    • All were willing to stand again

  • Note the 2012 retirements will be Janet Coman and Paul Galloway

• Charity Commissioners Annual Return

The Secretary agreed to process this ASAP, using the online service

Action Ted Townsend

1. Sub-Committee reports:

Finance and General Purposes:

• Treasurer’s Report

The accounts, being audited, were explained and approved for presentation to the AGM. Sums received for Umborne Bonds were excluded in Income, as they were loans. The £13,100 cash raised was, however, included in declared funds in the balance sheet and shown as a liability, recognizing the need for repayment.

• Bonds

The mechanisms for paying interest on the bonds and selecting bonds for repayment were reviewed and agreed. Details will appear in the AGM minutes.

• Hall Project Costs

It was agreed to present the position as reported on 15^th December, which has not changed.

Entertainment and Fundraising:

The calendar of future events is:

• • Sun 13^th March Grizzly (marshalling)
  • Sat 19^th March @7.30 Theme Night (Theme is “P…”)
  • Wed 13^th April @ 2.00pm Police X-country (marshalling)
  • Sat 11^th June @6.00pm Umborne Ug – followed by BBQ

New Hall Development:

Floor Now completed at a cost of only £94 for nails. John Hewson was thanked for an outstanding job.

Curtains Helen Redwood and the ‘ladies behind the curtains’ have done a marvellous job. One final curtain only remains to be hung. The cost is £757 – largely due to the requirement that the curtains be fire-resistant. Certificates of fire-resistance have been received. It was agreed that the curtains were a fitting-out item and would not be treated as part of the building project.

Action Paul Galloway

Kitchen The spare part for the cooker has now arrived and the cooker will be installed soon. It will require bonding. The funds put aside for final CDM bills can be used for this, as they are no longer required.

Once the cooker is bonded, we can apply to the Building Control Office for a final certificate. This confirms that the building in its entirety is safe for use.

Action Paul Forster

1. Any Other Business:

Occupancy and Cleaning It is already clear that the new hall will see a much higher level of utilisation than the old one. In view of this, the need to formalise some arrangement for cleaners was discussed and agreed. Agreed to place an advertisement on the website and email it to residents.

It was agreed that the bookings secretary would inform prospective users that a pre-clean arrangement could be offered should they wish to pay the additional cost. Detailed terms need to be agreed. Once they have, they will be added to the Bookings Form.

Action Ted Townsend

The toilets and kitchen need a good clean now that building work is complete and need to be provided with (identified, separate and colour-coded) sets of cleaning materials.

With the AGM looming, there was insufficient time to complete this discussion, which will be carried forward to the next meeting.

Next Meeting:

[Noting and avoiding the dates of STAG rehearsals] Wednesday 9^th March at 7.30 in the hall.

At Little Yardbury

Wednesday 15^th December 2010 at 7.30pm

MINUTES

1. Attendees

Rob Summers (Chair) Paul Galloway (Hon Treasurer) Ted Townsend (Hon Secretary), Eleanor Wood, Kimmo Evans, Liz Gosling, Sue Gush, Paul Forster, Neville Cheeseman, Janet Coman.

2. Apologies: Peter Rugg

3. Minutes of the meeting on 14^th October 2010

Were approved, signed and released to the website.

4. Matters Arising:

None

5. Correspondence:

• Final cheque (for £83.00) received from EDDC

• There is a possibility of further funding – this time from the Parish Council, once their budgets have been approved, in January

• The Performing Rights Society have charged us £41.00 for an annual licence to play music

• Insurance quote received at £1,142.00. Agreed to obtain other quotes. (Subsequently, a quote for £766.10 was received and accepted from Norris & Fisher)

6. Secretary:

• Hall opening – readiness? Paul Forster confirmed that the building had been approved for use by the Building Inspector. His final certificate awaits only the safe installation of the cooker in the kitchen, which will require inspection. Rob is awaiting a missing part.

• Hall booking procedures and charges for 2011 were approved and have since been issued.
• The floor of the hall is not suitable for use as a skittle alley. If we make a de-mountable alley, it will require storage. The ideal solution is continuing use of a container. This will also allow storage of tables and chairs. The position re planning regulations needs confirmation. The present position is adjacent to the fire assembly point and not ideal.
• Rosemary Hewson will continue to manage hall bookings.

7. Sub-Committee reports:

Finance and General Purposes:

• Treasurers Report was presented and accepted. The cash balance at year end was £14,934.03 Against this, cheques for a further £1963.86 have been drawn for the hall project in the 2010/2011 financial year (included in the total below)
• Hall Project Costs The total third party cost of the hall to date is £99,105.64. The project is not yet quite complete and further expenditure of £1,241.00 is expected. Project cost controls remain in place until final completion and Certification from the Building Inspector.

Entertainment and Fundraising:

• Next events:
  • 8^th Jan Twelfth Night
  • 25^th Jan @7.45 AGM
  • Sun 13^th March Grizzly (marshalling)
  • Sat 19^th March @7.30 Theme Night (Theme is “P…”)
  • Wed 13^th April @ 2.00pm Police X-country (marshalling)
  • Sat 11^th June @6.00pm Umborne Ug – followed by BBQ

New Hall Development:

Building At the time of the meeting, the floor, kitchen cooker and curtains were the main outstanding items.

8. Any Other Business:

• Agreed Keyholders:

• • [Master set] held by Rob Summers

  • Rob Summers

  • Rob Summers spare (yes that’s his third set – he should be able to find one of them)

  • Liz Gosling

  • Eleanor Wood

  • Rosemary Hewson

  • Suzette Sprague

Next Meeting:

• Tuesday 25^th January @7.15 (prior to the AGM)

Registered charity 283862

Charges and Conditions of Hire 2011

1. Hirers of the hall for any event are responsible for ensuring that there is no damage to the building or furniture and no misuse of the facilities. Any such damage or misuse determined by the trustees will be charged to the hirer.

2.All fees to be paid by the hirers must be paid in advance or upon demand as agreed by the trustees

3. A hirer requiring that furniture or other items be removed from the hall and transported to another place, is responsible for their return in a clean and usable state. Any shortage or damage must be notified to the bookings secretary or secretary upon return so that agreement may be reached on what charges are due.

4. The mains water supply situated in the kitchen must be switched on before any hiring commences, and off when securing the premises.

5. The mains electricity control panel situated in the entrance lobby (outside the toilets) is a pay-as-you-use meter accessed by £1 coins only

6. All refuse and general food waste must be bagged and removed from the premises after every event. A small steel bin, situated outside the hall, may be used if capacity is available

7.  No liquids or other material may be deposited in the fresh water stream running immediately behind the hall

8. Hirers may use the car parks entirely at their own risk. The trustees accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to any vehicle or their contents

9. The trustees do not accept any liability for any personal injury to any person attending an event

10. The trustees do not accept liability for any loss or damage to any personal property of the hirers or their guests attending events

Two copies of these conditions will be provided to hirers, one of which must be signed by the hirer and returned to the bookings secretary or secretary, signifying acceptance of all conditions stated therein

Acceptance of the conditions of hire

Signed     (hirer)                                                                              Signed     (trustee)

Name (to be printed)                                                                  Organisation

Dated

CHARGES 2011

Before hiring, a copy of the Conditions of Hire (above) must be obtained from the bookings secretary or secretary and signed and returned with the correct fee.

A deposit (returnable upon satisfactory return of all hired items) will be required where hired items are to be removed to another place for whatever use has been agreed. Cheques must be made payable to ‘The Umborne Institute’. Deposits are set out below

In the event of damage to the hall premises or breakage or loss of hired items, the cost of replacement or repair will be fully met by the hirer. The hall must be vacated and secured no later than 2300 hours

Charges (from 1/10/2010)

For the use of hall, car park and all facilities including the kitchen

*Any party which involves prior setting up and clearing away afterward, regardless of the length of the party itself.

For the use of the car park only

The cost of electric lighting is included in the hire charge. For heating and power, put £1 coins in the meter.

The hirer is responsible for all necessary insurance covering events at the hall. The trustees cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or harm to persons or to the property of those attending an event.

Reduced rates are negotiable for regular users of the hall. Guideline: (6 or more consecutive bookings) 10% discount on the above rates.

Off-site Hire Charges (per 24 hours) These items are available only to people living within the hall’s area of benefit. The hirer must arrange his or her own carriage to and from the hall for any hired items.

Tables £5 each                     Padded chairs £2 each.                   These items are for use indoors only

A deposit of £100 will be required.

Plastic chairs £1 each.    A deposit of £50 will be required.

Wine glasses £15 Cutlery, cups and saucers, plates and bowls, all £10

A deposit of £50 will be required.

CONTACTS:

Bookings Secretary

Sheila Townsend

Patches Cottage, Shute, Axminster  EX13  7QJ

Tel : (01297) 552513

Treasurer

Paul Galloway

Higher Watchcombe Farm, Shute, Axminster,  EX13  7QN

Tel :  (01297)  552424

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At new Umborne Community Hall

Thursday 14^th October, 2010, at 7.30pm

MINUTES

1. Attendees:

Rob Summers (Chairman) Paul Forster, Eleanor Wood, Peter Rugg, Kimmo Evans, Liz Gosling, Sue Gush. Ted Townsend (Secretary), Neville Cheeseman, Janet Coman

1. Apologies:

Paul Galloway (Treasurer)

1. Minutes of the meeting on 22^nd September were approved, subject to a footnote reflecting changes of dates. They were approved for signature and publication subject to these amendments.

1. Matters Arising:

• None

1. Correspondence:

• None

1. Secretary:

• Agreed that Ted Townsend would update the hall booking procedures and incorporate the latest local prices (provided in detail by Jan Coman) into a draft updated document. This to be issued as a draft for comments by Thursday 21^st October 2010. Action Ted Townsend
• Agreed to ask Rosemary Hewson if she would continue to manage hall bookings.

Action Rob Summers

• Agreed that once the new rules were in place and the system had settled down, availability would be shown on the website. However, for the time being, bookings themselves would be processed only by telephone or email. Action Kimmo Evans

1. Sub-Committee reports:

Finance and General Purposes:

• Apologies from the Treasurer; no report.

• In view of the close completion of the hall (and as such the end of the rebuilding project) Ted Townsend agreed to review project costs with Paul Forster and Paul Galloway and to update the Project Cost Spreadsheet, identifying all remaining payments outstanding and comparing these with the remaining cash available. Action Ted Townsend
• Ted requested all involved to email him with details of any transactions undertaken during the last month, and which in his absence may have missed the purchase order procedure, so that no surprises remain unidentified. Action all present.

Entertainment and Fundraising:

• The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the arrangements for the opening ceremony and celebration.

• Agreed date: Saturday 16^th October 2010 at 4.00pm.

  • Opening formalities and cream teas between 4.00 and 6.00

  • Informal bring and share after 6.00

• The idea of a harvest supper on 30^th October has been dropped this year – too close to the opening.

• The next event will be Twelfth Night 2011

New Hall Development:

Building

• Work is essentially complete, apart from cleaning up and cosmetics.

• Building Regulations final approval has been sought and obtained

• CDM regulations still need to be signed off

Curtains

• Some samples received but more work still required.

Kitchen

• It is hoped that the new sink will be in place for the opening. However washing up will be avoided, by using disposable items as much as possible.

• The cooker has been purchased but will not be installed by opening day.

• Crockery has been purchased.

Car park

• The requirement for a structure to identify the river-side boundary of the car park will be met by a (blue) rope and posts.

1. Hall opening:

• See above

1. Any Other Business:

• None

Next Meeting:

• Date to be agreed, once the cost schedule has been completed and signed-off.

Rob Summers, the Chairman of the Trustees, starts off the proceedings with his speech of welcome and thanks to all who helped in so many different ways, not just over the last 7 months, but over the last 15 years.

The Rev. Alistair McCollum blesses the new hall:

Mrs Dolly Blackmore and Mrs Lillian Bird cut the ribbon to declare the hall officially open:

The Press call for a photo shoot on the front decking:

The “Thank you” board for all who helped with the construction:

“Now, where did those girls go?” “They’re behind you Liz”

One person was wearing his interview suit:

Then we move indoors for a cream tea and a drink of tea or something a little stronger from the free bar:

Will this story go on for ever?

At least he’s now talking to someone else – look at the effect he’s had:

What a happy family:

Eighteen sandwiches and still going strong:

Rob is presented with a bottle of the single malt as thanks from the Trustees for all his hard work over the last few months:

We all enjoyed the occasion, even the very young:

All the comments about the hall were so very positive :

Finally, it is time to go home after a most successful day and the locals take home their empties!

Well done to everyone who has in the past, and will in the future, support this fantastic project. We now have a facility we should all be extremely proud of.

MINUTES OF THE UMBORNE INSTITUTE TRUST

Meeting at new Umborne Community Hall

Wednesday, 18 Aug, 2010, at 8pm

 Attendees by Rob Summers (chairman), Paul Galloway (treasurer), Peter Rugg, Kimmo Evans (minutes), Liz Gosling, Paul Forster, Sue Gush, Janet Coman, Ted Townsend, Neville Cheeseman

 Apologies: Eleanor Wood

 Minutes of the meeting on 21 July were approved and signed subject to amend- SG changed to JC.

 Matters Arising: JC awaiting response from Pole-Carew Trust. PG confirmed Insurers would offer no extra discount for fireproofing and that we were expected to undertake all reasonable measures to remove fire risk. KE had agreed with web group that only signed copies to be uploaded, KE will rename future documents to that effect – ie draft/signed.

 Correspondence: None but see AOB about STAG update.

 Secretary vacancy: Chairman asked if anyone had any more suggestions. TT very kindly volunteered to take on role. Trustees very supportive and thanked him.

 Sub-Committee reports:

Finance and General Purposes:

PG reported:

Total in accounts @ 6 Aug = £66,636 but with outgoings to clear will be £47,386

TT circulated updated spreadsheet by email 18 Aug and confirmed project on track, additional savings were being made by efforts of RS and others (see later) which improves finances and allows for greater contingency as still much to do to complete.

 Entertainment and Fundraising:

 7  Aug  Gerrard Arms Cider festival support led to £300 donation.

Thanks to all who supported and the landlord Dave is keen to organise a press photo opportunity when hall completed.

 5  Sept  Duck Races, Pottlelake

In EW absence SG reported back that Ann Shepherd has very kindly agreed to host duck races, although all worried about lack of water! SG with help from Rodney Gush/John Coe will man sausage sizzle and woodlice game. EW with Rick Wood to organise bar. The 5^th Sept date also allows time to sort drinks licence. Angela Pearce has been approached to do the ducks. RS to arrange OXO game and bat the rat. JC to organise raffle.

 Upcoming – opening

Discussion regarding opening. Agreed RS to approach at least 2 of the original WI members. Format will be based around an afternoon cream tea, 4pm, followed by a later bbq/food/party from 6ish. Date to be confirmed as subject to outstanding works, but possibly will be mid Oct. 

New Hall Development:

Building – Thanks expressed to all those volunteering with painting, considerable amount of support given from across the community. One more coat in main hall and extra on ceiling still in lobby area.

 Next stage – complete kitchen/toilet plumbing. Some contractors still busy with completing school jobs.

ACTION PF to chase electricians as we were covering cost of plant hire which was not acceptable in the circumstances.

 No decision on lighting but agreed to ensure quality and functionality is key. ACTION PF to ensure at least dimming switches be used to control lighting.

 Following on discussion about curtains. ACTION SG/LG/EW/JC to support Helen Redwood who originally volunteered. Heavier material better than light for acoustics.

 Flooring – 2 samples shown but need to await full costings. Concerns expressed on wood flooring about thickness, whilst concerns expressed about JKS sample regarding durability and installation. Meet again soon when more information received as floor decision affects side panel and curtain colours.

 Kitchen – heavy duty stainless steel worktops sourced from Manor House auction. Very practical.

 Car park – RS organised a huge effort to get car park completed. Trustees expressed much gratitude to all those involved in digging and moving materials. Excellent job. JC commented that it was a condition of the Awards for All grant that suitable lighting be in place, RS confirmed this would be part of outstanding electrician work. RS had sought planting and landscaping advice from Carl Coman (Tony Benger). Various options were discussed, from leaving bank alone to single species beech hedge (for ease of maintenance) to mixed species hedge, like mini-Devon bank (better visually but requires more maintenance). We await costed proposals. Along riverside full size post and rail may be required rather than low level, which is first choice.

 Harris Timber will be returning to complete access and bridge.

 Hall booking fees and Conditions:

Need to put in place policies etc.

ACTION JC to look at other comparable village hall hiring fees

ACTION KE to check files for previous conditions and then circulate for updating.

ACTION TT to collate above and revise accordingly.

 Neil Shepherd Memorial Fund:

SG confirmed that she had sourced 3 free PCs if we need

Agreed before committing to any ongoing costs or financial burdens, need to determine exactly what use there will be or what services we need to offer. There has been some discussion in the webgroup but this requires further work but agreed this was something Neil wished to set-up too.

With new landscaping there will be opportunity to plant up to 4 or 5 max boundary trees.

ACTION RS to discuss with Ann

 Any Other Business:

Graham Sweetland has offered new hall clock. ACTION RS to liaise.

TT commented window closers and door plates ought to be fitted for security. ACTION RS to follow up

TT approached by STAG. ACTION TT to write back and confirm hall not available as originally communicated.

 Next Meeting: Tuesday, 31 Aug at 7:30pm at Umborne Community Hall

The meeting closed at 9:30 pm

 You may recall we recently announced that, thanks to the hard work of Janet and Kimmo, we had received an awards for All  grant of £8,100. Janet tells us about this award:   “The Big Lottery Fund distributes half of the National Lottery good cause funding across the UK. The Fund aims to enable others to make real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need. Awards For All England have granted our Umborne Hall £8,100 to help build the car park area.  This generous grant enables us to include lighting for the car park for better safety, especially useful in winter months, a bridge over the stream and good access for all to the hall. We look forward to seeing you all there very soon!”  

Emails: we now have 71 local families on our email list with a few more about to enter the world of modern technology and get computers! If you know anyone else who would like to join this group to receive regular emails about what is going on in the area, then please do let me know. Kind regards – Rick