Hallmark 2 Award The Village Hall has just achieved the Hallmark 2 award that looks particularly at health, safety, security and licences.

In the General Comments of their report the assessors wrote: "It is abundantly clear that the committee and in particular the officers , caretaker and cleaner take great pride in having a Village Hall that is smart, effectively and efficiently managed and which provides a facility that the local community can be proud of".

Secretary Wanted
Ian Macfarlane, the Secretary of the Village Hall has indicated that he would like to retire as Secretary and as a Trustee at the Annual General Meeting in July 2012. The Trustees, therefore, are looking for an interested person to volunteer to become a Trustee and to take on the job of Secretary. The Chairman, Godfrey Burley, would be very interested to hear from anyone who is interested in taking on this interesting and worthwhile job. He can be contacted on 01482 634 691 or at gb@bgburley.demon.co.uk

Functions & Receptions
The Village Hall is a popular venue for family events - this picture shows it set up for a recent family party utilising the facilities available. To book your event contact the Booking Secretary:
Martin Peel Tel (01482) 634 409

New Trustees

We have been successful in our search for new trustees, one of whom has also become treasurer. Mark Hazard, who is originally from the North East of England but who has lived in Swanland for several years, has been elected as a trustee and as treasurer of the charity. Mark takes over from John White who has retired as a trustee and treasurer having served in this capacity since the village hall opened in 2004. Mark is a Chartered Management Accountant and his knowledge and experience will be of considerable value to the Management Committee. Jan Rogerson has also been elected as a trustee. Jan, who has lived in the village for many years, is a well-known local personality. She recently stepped down as chairman of the Swanland Village Association and is involved in several other village activities including being one of the principal organisers of the Swanland Festival. Her knowledge and experience will be very welcome to the Management Committee.

Swanland Library signs new 21 year lease from Village Hall

The future of the public library in Swanland is assured following the signing of a new lease from Swanland Village Hall. Despite the cuts in costs being made by local authorities, the future of the public library located in Swanland Village Hall is assured following the signing, of a new lease for the continued use of part of the village hall premises by The East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

The new lease, which commenced on 26 January 2012, is for a longer period of time than the previous lease and shows the on-going commitment of The East Riding of Yorkshire Council to the provision of library services in the village. The signing of the new lease follows the recent signing of a new lease from Swanland Parish Council to the charity which runs Swanland Village Hall. The original lease of the 'hall, granted in 2005, was for a period of 7 years. The new lease, which is for 21 years, demonstrates the confidence of Swanland Parish Council in the trustees of Swanland Village Hall who will now be able to continue to provide the excellent facilities of the village hall to the residents of Swanland.

LINK TO SWANLAND LIBRARY