Just to let you know what’s going on in your village hall ……

Committee:  Chairman, Dennis Barrett, retired in September and 
Ruth Whitmore was elected Chairman in October.  Ruth, Gladys Dewing (Treasurer), Bill Potter (Secretary), and John Driver are pleased to welcome Beryl Mayes and Samantha Elmhurst to the committee.

Activities: The Committee has taken note of your comments in the Village Appraisal and has taken on some of the responsibility to provide regular activities as listed below.  It is hoped you have found something to interest your family, but if not, maybe you would like to start something else. If so, please let the committee know by contacting Gladys Dewing (688438).

Short Mat Bowls 
Xtend Exercise Classes
Computer Classes (pm & eve)…Beginners upwards
Flow Yoga Classes…Dynamic Yoga (01603-866432)
Art Classes
Social Club – Active Group, Speakers & Outings 

Celebration Venue: The village hall is a warm, attractive venue (so regular users say) equipped with new tables and chairs, plus all the necessary equipment to hold a family celebration party, or any other event. Please come and look around before you decide to book elsewhere. Hire Rates are very favourable!

Village Emergency:  In the event of a village emergency, the hall is the most practical building for every resident to use. 

The Future:  It is clear from comments received from residents and visitors to the hall, that provision for storage of equipment is necessary. After carefully considering the many available options, the committee, on your behalf, has decided to start the process to extend at the rear of the existing hall. 

The most important factor to be considered before starting this process is to obtain ideas and suggestions from local residents. If you would like more information or, would like to make suggestions to help the committee make the correct decisions, please (a) ring for chat (b) write in (no need to give a name), or (c) email. (see next page). 

To successfully execute a project in a public building it is necessary for the Committee to adhere to stringent regulations laid down by grant organisations, and 

the Local District Council. An architect has to be employed to obtain planning permission and building regulations and the committee has to raise funds and prove financial competence.

Dates and Events to raise funds and enjoy ourselves: 

Sun 19th June Open Gardens (see February issue of Reeve’s Tale for more information)

Sun 19th June Launch of VH “Buy-a-Brick Scheme”

Sat 20th August Hog Roast with Entertainer

Fri 14th October Ascot Race Night & Supper

Finally

The Committee would really appreciate your comments so please (a) ring Ruth on 688768, (b) write to Ruth at Old Hall Farmhouse (no name needed) or, (c) email: ruthwhitmore@onetel.com

Many thanks for your help.

Would like to encourage all Foxley residents to use the waste paper bank outside the village hall. The money collected from the regular emptying of this bank is used for the continual improvement and maintenance of the hall.

Thank you very much     
for your help.
 

PRESENT;  Councillor Hind, Mallen,,Lilwall, McColville and Swain
Mrs. Floering Blackman (CC) Mr. G. Bambridge (DC)  
APOLOGIES- Councillor Wallace . 
MATTERS ARISING:
 -     2 applicants for vacancy as Councillor.
- Meeting took place between Heritage Group and Highways regarding tree planting along A1067 – list of recommended species to be sent.
- Rubbish dumped at Slad Lane and builders rubbish in lay-by – Police and  Breckland informed.
PC Jason Davis – our new Police Liaison Officer visited meeting – he has just been transferred from Thetford and covers the Ling, Elsing and Bawdeswell area.  His mobile number is 07721371881 and he will be seen looking around the village within the next few weeks.
VILLAGE HALL REPORT:  Councillor Lilwall report on the meeting held on 25 October to discuss the Ground Development Project.  There is to be a planning session on Saturday 4th December 9-1 in the Village Hall.  This will be a 5 year project to obtain funding for the extension of Village Hall.
- New Swings fitted in the children’s Play area.   
-     Councillor Mallen has agreed to be our representative on the N. Elmham Patients Group.
- New church gate has been ordered 
- Mrs. Floering Blackman asked for a PC representative to be on School Governors – Councillor McColville has been asked to take on this job.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING IS MONDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2004 AT 7.30PM. IN THE VILLAGE HALL.   THIS IS WHEN THE PERCEPT FOR NEXT YEAR IS SET – ALL PARISHIONERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

WE WISH ALL PARISHIONERS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND HEALTHY  2005.

FLY TIPPING;   The Police have been informed about the fly tipping in Slad Lane and lay-by and action has taken place to see that these people are apprehended.