Aston Abbotts Village Hall news – June 2017
Re-opening ceremony – 20 May
Judy
Hardcastle, on an afternoon of showers and sunshine, cut a slightly damp ribbon
to formally re-open the hall after the restoration and extension. Janet Blake
(AVDC, chair of the Grants Panel of the Community Chest/Vale of Aylesbury
Housing Trust, who gave us our first major grant) said a few words, as did
Netta Glover, vice chair of BCC and our re-elected councillor. Graham White,
the Community Links officer from BCC, also came along.
We were
happy to see Tom Manning, who chaired the team back in 2000 and came all the
way from Wingrave to see what we’d been up to! And we had a good crowd from the
village. Formalities over, most people stayed around for a cup of tea and a
look at the display of photographs showing the progress of the work. It was a
very nice occasion and thanks to everyone who attended.
The works – finishing touches
We now have
a new, very secure front door, and new curtains (thanks to Val Smith and Sally
Palmer for altering and hanging these). We have a modest amount of cash left,
and top of the list is a shed, or something purpose built out the back so that
we can store some of the tables and chairs when not in use.
Bookings
The regulars
are back, and we have yoga classes starting this month so look out for the
adverts if you’d like to try it!
One-off
bookings are welcome and we’ll be happy to show you around if you want to book
for a private party or other event.
Liz Barlow now manages the bookings. You can
email bookings to astonabbottsvillagehall@yahoo.com or ring Liz (01296
682605/07976 671701) or Nigel Palmer (01296 681152). See our full table of rates in the
Chronicle
Annual meeting
This was held on 16 May, and Liz Barlow was welcomed to the group. No
changes to who’s doing what. We haven’t had any requests from anyone to join
the group, but no problem, let us know if you do want to. We will continue to
manage the hall and meet as necessary.
Caroline
Lane – Aston Abbotts Village Hall trustees
Aston Abbotts Village Hall Trustees group: Caroline Lane
(Chair), Liz Hall (Secretary), Nigel Palmer (Treasurer), Liz Barlow (bookings),
Peter Shorrock, John Whyte, Kevin Copping. Email:
astonabbottsvillagehall@yahoo.com