Heol Senni Village Hall update 21/07/2010
by Richard Norgate
Fund raising
The official "final figure" for the Sponsored Walk is an incredible £5,994.13. This figure excludes the match funding (£750) from Barclays or any gift aid repayment.
The following activities are planned for the coming months:
- Car boot sale - It is planned to participate at the sale in Abercrave on the morning of Sunday 8th August starting at 9.00 a.m.
- Senni Sports and barbecue will be held on September 12th with the first race at 3.30 p.m.
- Race night - Del is arranging this event (including a promise auction) which will now probably be held in the Usk & Railway (to be confirmed) on Saturday 18th September.
- A beetle drive is to be held in the autumn.
- An antiques quiz evening with Phil Havard will be held in Maescar Community Hall on October 1st.
- The coffee morning in Bishop Bevan Hall is on October 22nd.
- It is planned to hold the Christmas dinner in the White House in November.
- Stone sale - Mair is organising the sale of the surplus building stone from the old toilet block. If you need some or know somebody who does please make contact with her directly, phone 01874-636350.
Grants
- Can Do Communities - PAVO
Work has started on the access ramp and platform. - Powys County Council
We have been awarded grants under the Community & Neighbourhood Fund and the Welsh Church Acts to assist with either fitting out the new extension or refurbishing the main Hall. These will cover up to £18,000 but the exact amount paid is dependant on the total level of allowable expenditure.
Building works
- The first phase is virtually completed. The only remaining task is the painting of a small amount of exterior woodwork.
- We are still investigating the possibility of changing the layout of the toilets slightly to create extra capacity for Ladies.
- The access ramp and platform have been constructed.