News from the Village Hall
Hello and welcome to all. With two Bank Holidays and nationwide VE Day Celebrations to look forward to, May looks like being a busy month. And so it is at the Hall. The first thing to say is that the website is now live. You can access it at greatmassinghamvillagehall.co.uk. On behalf of everyone, the Trustees would like to extend an enormous ‘thank you’ to Phil Ward and Gill Davies for the months - and months - of time and effort they have put in to create it. The results of their hard work are visible - literally. Updated photos are about to be added to show the new colour
scheme and the refurbishments that have taken place already. Or, even better, you could come and see the improvements for yourself whilst enjoying a glass - or bottle - of something from the bar. You will find details of events, clubs, information and updates included as well as useful ads from local people and organisations. Remember the first 6 months’ advertising is FREE. Please contact Helen at: helenmorrell26@yahoo.co.uk for more info.
By the time you read this, April’s events will have been and gone although, judging by their success, they are likely to be repeated. Approx 30 people turned up for the first Rock and Roll Bingo - an evening both loud and very enjoyable. The Malcolm Prue Tennis Tournament proved to be a great success with many people attending and taking part. The ‘Open Mic’ event also did well , with many requests to repeat it. Music in the Bar featuring Sam J Cook looks likely to be a great evening and free to members of the Social Club - amazingly good value at £12.50 per year! For non-members the cost remains at £2.00 a time. Just a tiny reminder - annual subscriptions are now due. Many apologies for postponing the Adam Tucker event - out of our control unfortunately as he was invited to appear on the BBC. Nevertheless, more than 170 tickets for the evening have been sold. If you are interested in darts, then Saturdays at the hall is a must!
The Great Massingham Darts Community has been recently set up at the Social Club, a singles tournament every other Saturday with £5 entry and prizes to be won. So far the sessions have ranged from 13 to 16 competitors, but with the growing success, it has the scope to increase the size further or host different kinds of tournaments. If you wish to learn more, message the facebook page Great Massingham Darts or contact Alex Venthem at 07900 516754.
Just to remind you, A Craft and Tabletop Sale is being held in the hall on 3rd May between 10 - 1 pm in aid of a cat sanctuary charity. There may not be any cats to cuddle, but the mini donkeys will be there to help raise money for this worthwhile cause.
A definite for your diary: Rowena Toledo - a professional vocalist - will be in the bar from 8.30 pm on 10th May. And, as promised the ever successful ‘Rumble in the Jumble’ will take place soon - date to be confirmed. The aim is to combine it with a BBQ and include a few extra stalls. Please hold on to any treasures, clothes, bric-a-brac, etc. that you might wish to donate - they will be very welcome. In the meantime, we are looking for anyone who might be able to provide some storage - on a very temporary basis - if we become overloaded with donations. If you can, please contact Helen on 07766 972647.
Just in, more good news: the Great Massingham Wanderers - our very own football team - has made it to the final after an exciting penalty shootout. They will play in Fakenham on 23rd April at 7.30 so fingers crossed that there will be more good news to report in June’s Mallard, as well as details of forthcoming events, both regular and those new to Massingham.
The Village Hall Trustees are currently looking into improving the energy efficiency of the Hall. Some trustees have undergone relevant training to understand the different environmentally
friendly energy sources and the implications of installing these, together with advice on
how to approach grants or funding opportunities open to us. It is very important to reduce energy costs and to future proof the hall, for the use of all the community. If anyone would like to share their opinion or offer professional guidance, please contact David Morrell at davemorrell@msn.com. We are also looking for any help or advice regarding improving the current car park, so any suggestions to help with this would be very welcome otherwise we will just have to hope to win the Lotto!
May you all have an enjoyable May and look forward to sharing our news in June. And just confirmed - *Newsflash - ‘V8 Rockets’, an explosive Rock and Roll and Rockabilly Band have been booked for 28th June - tickets £8.00 each. Look out for posters and more news on this event.