At a meeting of the Village Hall Management Committee held on Monday 7th December, there were present, Mrs. G. Soanes, (Chairperson), Mrs. I. Mayes, Mr. S. Lewis, Mr. J. Nichols and Mr. M. Hansen.
Apologies were received from Mrs. T. Townend, Mrs J. Browne, and Miss J. Bailey.
The Minutes of the previous meeting held on 12th October were approved and signed.
Matters arising from minutes.
First aid kit suppliers information had been given by Mr. Hansen, Mr. Lewis offered to purchase a suitable kit and wall mount it in the kitchen, Mrs Soanes will purchase an accident report book. Mr. Hanson had donated a mobile telephone for the Sunshine Club but one of their members has agreed to bring their mobile to each meeting, Mr. Hanson was thanked for his generosity. 
Boiler efficiency. Mr. Lewis said that the boiler has been set to start at 8a.m. and go off at 5p.m. So in the evenings the button in the kitchen has to be pressed to activate the heating system, evening hirers of the Hall will have to be informed of this proceedure. 
The Clerk reported that the Sunshine Club had reiterated their previous complaint that one Monday in the summer there were so many cars parked in front of the Village Hall that their members could not park there and they asked if signs could be erected to say that no cars should be parked in front of the Village Hall on Monday afternoons. After general discussion the Committee felt that that particular scenario would not occur again as it happened shortly after the new play equipment was put in place, the situation would continue to be monitored.
Clerks Position. Mrs Soanes agreed to take over the position of Clerk, this would mean that a new Chairman and vice Chairman would have to be elected. This would happen at the first meeting in the new year.
Accounts.
The following accounts were approved for payment..
J. Fox Caretaker for September and October 9 weeks @ £22 = 198. 00 
			Plus bonus for extra work        50. 00 =     248. 00
Peterlee Fire Company - annual service				    32. 20
Aon Ltd, Annual Insurance Premium				   246. 26
Blundeston Building Supplies (exterior paint)			   373. 75
Neil Henwood	checking electrical equipment		   147. 21
B.M. Shaw Clerks salary				   50. 00
        Plus 1/3 telephone rental                           9. 16 =	    59. 16
Any other business. 
Mr. Hansen reported that the Scouts had their Christmas Parade yesterday (6th), and when he arrived to prepare the Hall he discovered water all around kitchen. It was not thought that rain had leaked in as the water was not near to the door. The probable answer was that the person hiring the Hall the previous evening had been over zealous with washing the floor, but the caretaker would be informed and asked to keep an eye open during very wet weather.
A letter had been received from Saint Mary's PCC informing the Committee that the Annual Community Carol Service will take place on 21st December, Mrs. Soanes agreed to supply mince pies on behalf of the Committee, no one wished to read at the service.
The Committee thanked the Clerk for her work over the past 15 years.
There being no further business the meeting closed.