It’s hard to believe that it’s been seven years since Maggie Skawinski was commissioned to provide the design for redecoration of the New Hall, foyer and entrance, along with the wood trim.  It was Maggie’s colour schemes which set the tone for the judges’ visit to Allendale during the 2006 Village of the Year competition […]

Managing a public building is not a job for the faint-hearted.  There are standards of public safety to maintain throughout the facility, and constant attention to the state of the fabric of the building is crucial too.  Fortunately, our trustees and volunteers are dedicated and enthusiastic!
Towards the end of February, the hall was inspected for […]

We will hold our Annual General Meeting at 7:00pm on Wednesday the 4th of April, when the annual Treasurer’s Report will be presented, along with the annual Chairman’s Report.
This meeting is the main opportunity for everyone in the area of benefit (Allendale and the Allen Valleys) to engage with the management of the charity, to […]

After considerable damage to the rear of this ramp, and a series of screw removals, this ramp became desperately unsafe, and the safety rails were knocked down.  Although the rails were left standing beside the ramp, it took only a few more days before they too were vandalised.
The management of the recreation ground is losing […]

Constructive Criticism Please
Before putting pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, about the state of Allendale Village Hall, it can be worthwhile remembering that hired staff work 15 hours a week (10 hours for the caretaker, 5 hours for the cleaner).  Every other thing that is done in the hall is done by volunteers, and […]