Minutes December 2025
Claxby Village Hall Management Committee Draft Minutes ofAGM held December 18th 2025 – 2pm
Present - David & Jenny Lofthouse, John & Diane Clark, Lana Abrey-Sims, Geraldine Blake
1. Apologies for Absence - Julia Lindley- Baker
2. Review and approve minutes of meeting held on 16th September 2024.
Minutes from previous meeting reviewed and approved
3. Finances
Lloyds Current account £2,006.01, Lloyds Deposit account £6,088.69 (Covid recovery fund balance) Strawberry tea £123.70 raisedto fund table cloth material £70. £46.70 remained for CB to submit invoice for making the round tablecloths and bunting.
4. Review and approve future housekeeping and maintenance
Suggested purchase of dehumidifier - Meaco low energy 20L to dry out damp and re-decorate. LAS to find and supply details to DL who will research suppliers and costings.
Two more tables suggested as current number not sufficient for large events to be run past PC approx £150 each - reclaim VAT.
Maintenance - when weather improves Foundation stone - replace in Spring
5. Review and approve future events
Nothing anticipated except Helen Gamble booked car park and hall for toilet - 10th May 2026.
GB anticipating a talk on sensory and communication issues. Supported by Lincolnshire Autistic Society.
Nice to do a monthly event to raise funds for a different charity each month. Gives residents an afternoon out. Coffee morning suggested with residents nominating the monthly charity to increase participation/footfall. March proposed for first coffee morning - air ambulance.
6. Review and approve car parking arrangements
Not usable at present due to rain.
Lock with combination - working well save for the fact villagers can't remember combination 00365.
7. Any other business
Dementia focused talk/coffee morning suggested
Spring meeting discussed - after clocks have gone forward.
Meeting closed - 3.10pm