Scotton Village Hall

The newsletter for Scotton Village Hall September 2012

The newsletter for Scotton Village Hall September 2012

The newsletter for Scotton Village Hall September 2012

The newsletter for Scotton Village Hall September 2012 The newsletter for Scotton Village Hall September 2012

RAISE THE ROOF

A big thank you for all the help so far!

In 2011 the Village Hall Committee launched the Raise the Roof

campaign to raise funds to provide an insulated eco-roof for the hall.

Thanks to all of you who have supported the campaign and attended

the various events we have run.

Scotton Village Hall has a very special history, having been built by people

from the village in 1977, the Queen’s Silver Jubilee year. Since then, the

hall has become an integral part of life in the village. The fundraising,

planning and construction back in the 1970s were achieved through great

community effort and spirit. We are happy to say that this remains today.

The path since then, however, has not been without its challenges and the

hall has faced good times and bad over the years. Thanks to the

community, the committee and support from the parish council, the hall

has gone from strength to strength in recent years. Today we can be proud

of a lovely building which hosts a variety of exciting activities and events

from badminton to ballroom dancing, and guitar to Zumba!

The committee has undertaken a number of improvements to the hall,

including a refurbished kitchen, disabled facilities, new windows, lighting

and heating, all of which have benefited our many users. The latest

campaign, to secure an eco-roof, is the most ambitious project since the

hall was built. Thanks to all your help and support, an amazing £4,636.95

has been raised so far! The committee is now considering the best value

for money option for an eco-roof and will keep you informed of progress.

We are proud of the hall and will work to retain its special status in the

community.

In this issue >>>

Update on the Raise the Roof

fundraising project

Get involved!

Profile on activities in the hall

Community events

Committee contact information

RAISE THE ROOF Events

Get involved! Fancy getting involved? We are looking

for new people to join the committee,

the fundraising group and the social

group.

Whether you like to bake, help organise

events, design posters, deliver leaflets,

edit this newsletter, or just come up

with good ideas, we would like to hear

from you!

Please contact Rose Norris on 01423

797877 for more information.

www.scottonvillagehall.co.uk Registered Charity No. 504824

Fridays 11.15am - 12.15pm

Zumba is a fun and easy way to enjoy music,

exercise at your own pace and have fun!

The class is a mixed ability class and suitable

for all age groups and fitness levels* (no

partner necessary). Pay as you go at £5 or

buy a 6 class ticket and receive a discount –

your first class is FREE! More info: Marion

Johnson, Tel 07909 562114 or email:

zumbamarion@hotmail.co.uk *subject to medical screening

Bowled over Did you know that the Hall is the home venue of Knaresborough

Short Mat Bowling Club? The game, which started in Ireland, is

played on a 45 ft long, 5ft wide mat with a 15-inch block

midway down the mat.

The club offers the opportunity to play competitively in local

leagues and at county and national level. There is no obligation

to play at this level and many play socially. The season is from

September to March, but the club plays throughout the

summer season. The club runs one-day social events, many in

conjunction with other clubs and also away weekends. Bowling

opens avenues for new friendships as well as the opportunity to

test your bowling skills against other players.

Secretary, Derek Beardsley says “without the facilities of

Scotton Village Hall we would not be able to enjoy the sport we

all love. The committee over the years has responded in a very

positive manner to any request we have made and they deserve

every support in their latest venture to raise funds for the roof

renovation.”

The club meets three times a week at Scotton, Monday 7.00 to

10.00pm and Wednesdays and Fridays 1.15 to 4.00pm. We also

bowl at Knaresborough Community Centre on a Thursday night

from 7.00 to 10.00pm. Derek says “new members are always

welcome and I assure you once you give it a go you will be

craving for more! The photo shows some of our bowlers in

action. Why not come and join us!” More info: Derek Beardsley,

Tel 01423 864418.

Modern Sequence Dancing

Tuesday evenings from 7.45 pm - 10.30 pm.

Ballroom-Latin and Classical Inventive Dances,

taught by fully qualified teachers Joyce and Ken

Anson. Everyone welcome. More info: Tel

01423 862727.

Whist Drive

Wednesday evenings 7.30 - 9.30 pm. New

members welcome. More info: Cliff Horner, Tel

01423 509008.

Art Group

An original group of friends interested in sharing

“Art” related ideas, working together for more

than 10 years to improve our artistic skills. The

group has been enriched by new members

joining us over that time, and occasionally input

from a 'tutor led workshop' day. More info:

Mrs Smith, Tel 01423 867534.

Pilates – Friday mornings 9.30 -10.30 am

The Pilates technique is designed to strengthen and lengthen the body. Most of the exercises are performed lying

down on a mat after a brief standing warm-up. The focus is on stabilising with the strong central muscles to allow

movement to flow more freely. With regular practice and control, Pilates moves can firm the stomach, improve

posture and increase flexibility and strength encouraging a clear, relaxed mind. It is also an excellent way of

relaxing and socialising as the class is friendly and non-competitive. All equipment is provided. £5 per session.

More info: Mrs J Whiteley, Tel 01423 797484, call/text 07973 507747 or email jenniferwhiteley@btinternet.com.

Profile on activities >>>

Profile on activities >>>

Scotton Village Hall Committee Trustees

Chair: Rose Norris 01423 797877 Secretary: Sylvia Barnes 01423 862061 Treasurer: Paul Wilson 01423 860227 Trustee: Sue Wray 01423 862079 Trustee: Richard Wray 01423 862079 Caretaker: Stephen Barnes 01423 862061 for info/bookings

Community Events >>>

Harvest Lunch

Sunday 14 October 2012, from 12.00 noon, after

the 11.00 am service. Adults £5, children free,

donations of food and raffle prizes welcome. More

info: Nigel Harper, Tel 01423 866199.

Church Christmas Fair

Saturday 10th November 2012. More info: Tel

Margaret Smith 01423 867534.

Want to hire the hall for your event?

The hall can be hired for a range of community

events and activities. You can also hire the hall for

wedding receptions and children’s parties. More

info: Caretaker Stephen Barnes, Tel 01423 862061.

Badminton

Sunday evenings 8.00-10.00 pm. New members welcome.

Some experience necessary. More info: Paul Wilson, Tel

01423 860227.

Up to Date Modern Sequence Dancing

Friday evenings 7.30-10.15 pm. Relaxed and friendly

atmosphere. All dances led by your MCs John and Wendy

(UKA). Tea & biscuits provided. Why not come and join us –

entry £3. More info Tel: 01765 607527.

Mothers’ Union

Mothers’ Union (MU) is a worldwide Christian organisation.

We meet on the second Monday of the month at 2pm for

fellowship and usually a speaker gives a talk on something

related to MU. Ripon Diocese has a caravan we support which

gives a family a much needed holiday at the seaside and

other monies go to overseas to support MU workers in many

different countries. More info: Caroline Kirkhope, Tel 01423

866001.

Guitar Club (Advanced)

Monday evenings. New members welcome. More info: Brian, Tel: 01423 862397.

Movement, Dance and

Exercise.....with the Fitness League!

A class for everyone who loves to move to music! Promotes good posture, well-being, safe exercise and total body movement. For all levels of ability. Fully qualified teacher with 23 years’ experience. Come and try your first class for free! Wednesday mornings 9.30 am. More info: Sue Orrey-Godden, Tel 01677 470690 or email sue.godden14@btinternet.com.

What a load of rubbish!

In recent months the recycling centre in the village hall car park has experienced a number of fly tipping incidents. When using the site, please remember to take your non-recyclable rubbish home with you! And if you have any information, please contact the caretaker on 01423 862061.

RAISE THE ROOF Events >>>

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Dancing the night away! The village hall was full to capacity for last

November’s sell-out concert featuring the Droughty

band which raised £2,531.70 towards the new roof.

Close to 120 people enjoyed a candle lit supper

followed by some energetic ceilidh dancing as the

evening progressed.

The Committee would like to thank not only all those

who supported the event by attending, but in

particular the generosity of the sponsors and those

who donated a wonderful selection of prizes for the

auction: Carl Hainsworth, Chris and Stan Sandig,

Emma and James Old, Warner Leisure Hotels, TM

Sport, Jenny Whiteley, the Tiger Inn, the Village Hall

Committee, John and Yvonne Bonner, the Malt

Shovel Inn, the General Tarleton, the Almond family,

Shirley Knowles, Jane Spink, Colin Hespin, La-Rock

Construction, Tarts and Tortes, Compass Lighting

Design, and Laurie the lighting man, as well as the

helpers in the kitchen, behind the bar and as waiters.

Due to popular demand, the Droughty Band will be

returning to the hall on 17 November 2012. Get

your tickets early!

RAISE THE ROOF

Table Top Sale In support of our Raise the Roof Campaign

Sunday 30th September 2012

11.00 am - 3.00 pm

Why not de-clutter?

Share a table with a friend

Tables £10

Tel 01423 866199 to reserve

Entrance donation £1 on the door

towards the roof fund (under 12’s free)

Tea and homemade cakes for sale

“Raid your attic to raise our roof!”

Tea Dances

In the last year we have held two tea dances for the Raise the Roof campaign. Thanks to Joyce and Ken Anson and for some excellent and diplomatic instruction!

Feast on this!

Back in June, many of the Scotton Feast activities, including maypole dancing and singing, ended up being held in the hall, thanks to the wet summer. The proceeds of the teas, coffees and cakes went to the Raise the Roof campaign. Thanks to all who took part!

Thank you

Club 40 Dancing has very kindly donated £400 towards the Raise the Roof campaign. Thank you for your support.

RAISE THE ROOF Concerts

The Droughty Band and Disco

17 November 2012

Tickets £8

The Fab Beatles

16 March 2013

Ticket Price TBC

More info and tickets: Tel 01423 862079

www.scottonvillagehall.co.uk Registered Charity No. 504824