THE HALL MINUTE BOOK.

 

I have already printed the minute of the first Village Hall meeting and to quote a phrase (copyright of 'MASTERMIND') 'Now that I've started I will continue' to enter as many as I can so that I will able to record the names of all the people who joined and retired from the committee and also the names of the people who gave assistance over the years.

 

AGM held at the Hall 7th December1966.

Written by Mr Humphries.

26 people attended and Arthur Samuel proposed that everyone should be a member of the General Committee.

It was decided to introduce a subscription for membership.One shilling a year but members could subscribe more if they so desired.

At this meeting young people of the Village were invited to form a 'Young People's Committee'.

Ladies to organize themselves into 'Catering Committee' and men present would organize themselves into 'Working,Repair Committee'.A Bingo committee was also elected :- Bill Lloyd, GeorgeBibby,

Fred Banfield, Arthur Samuel,Aubrey Davies,John Harris,and Myself.

It was agreed that the monthly meeting of the General hall Committee should meet on the first Wednesday of every month.

The secretary was asked to write to Clerk of Magor and St Mellons Council to

1, Enquire about grant.

2, To request a reduction in Rates.

 

4th January 1967.

18 people attended. It was proposed by Fred Banfield and Second by Eric Higgs that a dinner be held on March 1st 1967. Guest for dinner to be Mr & Mrs D C V Gwynn, and Mr & Mrs D L Jones,Secretary of Community Service.

Cost of dinner 10/6.Maximum 120 tickets to be allocated.

Fred Banfield suggested a Fete to be held 24th June. Proposed by him and Sec by D Williams to hold a special Fete meeting. Mr Dave Williams explained that the Tote is to be transferred and would be called 'The Henllys Village Hall & Welfare Fund'.The money to be for the benefit of the Hall and for the children of Henllys.The Tote to be drawn alternately at the Dorallt and the Castell y Bwch. The Hall to be available for the younger children every Saturday afternoon.Whilst the teenage group meet every Friday evening.

 

1st February 1967.

20 people attended. Cllr Oliver James and wife,the Vicar and his wife to be offical guest ( I believe for the Dinner). Prop by A Samuel and Sec by Mrs Higgs that the Tote be drawn every Monday evening at the Hall. It was carried that Bill Lloyd be I/C Entertainments and Dances. The MC for the evening of 1st March to be Ithel Salter.

 

11 January 1967 FETE (This is book No 2) Our first Fete meeting.

Prop by F Banfield that Aubrey Davies be Secretary and Mrs J Lewis to be Asst Secretary.

Treasurer to be Mrs R Lloyd. The money raised by the Fete is to be used for the Old Aged Pensioners and Children of the Parish. After general discussion it was agreed that:-

            1          That the date of the Fete be 24th June

            2.         To commence at 2.0pm

            3          There to be a Fancy Dress Dance in the evening.

            4.         There to be a Fancy Dress Competition for the children at the Sports.

            5.         Hot Dogs Stall.

            6.         An invitation goes to the Young Farmers Club.

            7.         An invitation goes to the W.I.

            8.         Kicking a football

            9.         Darts

            10.       Rolling a penny.

            11.       Bingo

            12.       Children's Sports

                                    (2 events for outsiders only.Under the age of 15 yrs.

            13        A Skittle Alley.

            14        Local Pony Racing ( Mrs J Lewis in charge )

            15        Obstacle Race

            16        Egg and Spoon Race

            17        Straight Flat Races.

            18        Tug O' War for Men

            19        Tug O' War for Women

            20        Children to bring ponies to give rides

            21        Bottle Stall . In charge Mrs Roderick.

            22        Field to be used Mr W Hill behind the Dorallt or A N Another.

            23        Treasure Hunt

            24        To open Fete:-            a) Mrs Percy Jones.

                                                b) Chairman of Cwmbran Council.

                                                c) County Councillor Oliver James.

            25        Ladies Ankle Competition

There is to be an advertisement in the 'Advertiser' Risca and Cwmbran.

Prop by Mrs Lloyd

Sec by Mr E Stephens. That the FETE be advertised on the 'Forthcoming Events at Oakfield. The Fete to be advertised,too, in the Church Magazine.

            26        A Puppet show by D Williams

            27        A Raffle to be held.

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