2023

We welcome this year with the hope that the past three years falls quietly into the history books. The challenges that the Village Hall has faced are evident. Not only seeing some of our 2019 customers returning, but welcoming new faces into the Hall, we became aware that we must continue to create a better, smarter environment for customers and the Community at large.

So, where have we managed to improve the Hall? The kitchen is finished. The Fisher Hall is complete. The Main Hall has been redecorated. The lighting has been replaced. The Main Hall has new windows. The front door has been replaced. New lights illuminate the front door. The internet is available with super fast speeds in the entire building. New multimedia technology has been installed to provide films, training assistance, information and a myriad of other features. New speakers.

The benefits of these improvements are starting to bear fruit. Community functions are getting more attendees. Coffee morning, the first Thursday of each month, is growing with quarterly events on the same morning. Well worth joining in. The cakes are superb and the biscuits are good as well. The toddler’s group have been working hard and through donations from different sources, have replaced most of the toys etc. Fantastic to see and hear happy children playing in a safe and warm environment. Bookings are continuing to grow as confidence builds. Art Club, Garden Club, Bounce, and the list goes on. Birthday parties, Anniversaries, to name but a few of the gatherings that can now be hosted with kitchen and hall looking so clean and bright.

And what next this year? New signage outside. A refresh of the Hall floor. Improved drainage to the rear of the building. New blackout blinds to the windows. New chairs. New community functions to include regular quiz evenings, craft fairs, sport events. ,

Challenging times however. Increased heating and lighting costs are affecting everyone in the country. Huge increases have been alarming. But…more efficiency in better heat retention. Searching for the best medium term fixed rates for energy. Applying for grants and assistance wherever possible. Smart advertising in Social Media.

So, if you would like to see and know more about your Village Hall come and ask questions. You may be surprised at…

………what is on offer,

………how reasonable the hourly rate is,

………how easy it is to have a go at starting a course, a business venue,

This is your Village Hall in West Malvern. Here to support and assist the local community and residents. Thank you to my Committee members who all work during the day, and night, and tirelessly give spare time to keep the Hall ticking along very nicely.

I look forward to reporting to you all next year with great news about the successes of 2023.

Chris Mill

Chair