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Paganhill Maypole Village Hall
Updated 7 August 2011

Paganhill Maypole Village Hall (July 2010) above
with the neighbouring Paganhill Post Office
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Paganhill Maypole Village Hall was built by landowner George
Matthews and builder Ted Wheeler to replace a wooden community hut. The
new hall was opened in 1962.
Has anyone got any
photos of the original hut or the hall in its early days? Please
e-mail
Rosie with details!
The Village Hall Committee was pleased that their local hall
was so useful when the Mathews Way flats had to be evacuated because of a
fire.
On 9 June 2010, the evacuated residents came back to the hall to hear an updated
report on the state of their homes.
This incident showed how useful a local meeting hall can be in
the event of a major local problem. However, the hall is also intended to
be a welcoming focus for community activities. It is hoped that the
improvements that have been made so far, as well as those to come, will be
beneficial for all visitors.

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Location
The village hall is conveniently attached
to the local post office where hall bookings can be made. A small car park
is near the hall.
Correspondence Address: Maypole Hall, Paganhill, Stroud, GL5
4AN
If you wish to book the hall for a function, or need
information about any of the activities held there, please call
07749 799538 or email:
maypole.bookings@hotmail.co.uk
On this page:
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Details of Charitable Status
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Recent Events in the Hall
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Maypole Village
Hall Bookings Schedule
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Some Users of the Hall Facilities
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AGM Photos, 25 April 2009
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Makeover Plans and Progress Sheet
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Funding Information

Foundation Stone of Paganhill Village Hall, which
was built by George Matthews, landowner, and Ted Wheeler, Builder, to
replace the former wooden hut. Details of Charitable Status
It is a registered charity (no 301594) whose objective is to
provide amenities for the residents of Paganhill and the local neighbourhood.
The village hall is managed by a committee of management, consisting of the
Trustees. The Trustees only administer the Trust legacy*. All members
of the local community are encouraged to attend the annual general meeting and
to stand for election to the Trustees committee.
* A Trust legacy of £5,000 was bequeathed to the Hall in
the will of the late Mr E J Wheeler and the Hall is entitled to the income
arising for as long as it remains in existence. The Hall is not entitled
to any of the capital.
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| Hall Events: 2011 26 November 2011
Paganhill Maypole Christmas Gift Fayre, 2pm - 5pm. Many stalls.
Entrance free!
16th July 2011
Paganhill Maypole Village Hall AGM:
On the agenda: what has been achieved over the last year and what is
planned for the future
The Chair, Martin Kavanagh, talked of all that has been achieved without
grant money this year, which includes re-modelling the small toilet to
include a hand basin; laying new flooring in that toilet, the corridor,
small meeting room and the foyer; creating storage cupboards in the small
room; having repairs done on the flat roof and the double hall doors;
planting the borders.
Martin also congratulated Craig Johnson on the success of his 2 youth
groups and the panto, Snow White and the Seven Aliens, they put on,
and on winning the
Town Council's Young Person of the Year award.
The Secretary, Sue Sutton, focused on the grant-funded work, the new
toilets, front door, double glazed small windows, water main, tables and
chairs, and fascias and guttering. She also mentioned the
Biffaward grant of
almost £50,000 to install Solar Photovoltaics, which are now in situ and
soon to be commissioned, and to refurbish the kitchen, which is scheduled to
start on 22nd August. Also, she congratulated PSCO Gary Lynch for his
Town Council award for endeavour over and above the call of duty.
The Treasurer reported an increase in bookings and therefore income in the
last quarter of the year and stated that, although the year ended with a
smaller reserve than last year, much had been achieved so much, as
explained by the Chair.
Although the AGM was only attended by a small group of interested
individuals (probably because the date clashed with Stroud Show), a group
from the local church, who
hire the hall for suppers and other functions, attended. They joined
in the committee's discussion about the kitchen following the meeting. This
proved very helpful as they confirmed many of the points had been made.
4 April 2011
Stroud Town Council's annual report for 2010/2011 at Paganhill
Maypole Hall
Stroud Town Council's Civic Award ceremony help at Paganhill Maypole
Hall
7 March 2011
Paganhill Maypole Easter Gift Fayre, 2pm - 5pm. Many stalls.
Entrance free!
19 and 20 February 2011
At the Maypole Hall, Maypole Youth Group gave performances of Snow
White and the Seven Aliens, which helped fund the club and the
Gloucestershire
Kidney Patients' Association.
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| Hall Events 2010: A selection
July 2010
On their
Open Day in July
2010, the Hall Committee celebrated the
Hall's history as well as current developments, and gave a formal thank-you for those
who have supported the Committee's effort, particularly the
Gloucestershire
Environmental Trust.
13 July 2010
Maypole Hall Committee AGM. Two new
members joined the Maypole Society: Bill Cole and Dave Wadley.
The Chair of the Committee was now Martin Kavanagh. June 2010
Saturday 26 June
2010, 12 noon - 4pm: A Fun Day which introduced the Maypole Youth Group run
by Craig Johnson (first photo on the left). The Maypole Youth Group
will meet at the Hall every Wednesday between 5.45pm to 7.15pm from
September onwards and that there will be some sort of Christmas production
such as a panto. The photos below show some of the stalls
and activities available for the visitor on an exceptionally hot afternoon.
African drumming and circus skills proved to be popular with some of the
youngsters who visited. April 2010
Paganhill Maypole Village Hall update |
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Maypole Village
Hall Bookings
If you wish to book the hall for a function, or need
information about any of the activities held there, please call
07749 799538 or email:
maypole.bookings@hotmail.co.uk
Bookings Schedule
Only regular
bookings are shown. There are occasional bookings,
such as celebrations, on weekends.
The following is an indication of hall usage. There may be errors or
omissions. Have you a group which meets at the hall?
Please send details so that they can be included in the grid.
New bookings always welcome, especially now that the Hall has
been renovated!
e-mail Rosie
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10.30am - 11.30am Dance Class |
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12noon - 4pm (Alternate Saturdays)
Band practice |
4pm - 6pm Dance group
begins 7 August 2011 |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Once a month on the 2nd Monday: MACE group,
c11.30am start, hall booked 10.0am - 3.30pm |
10.15am -12.15pm Dance group |
10am - 12noon: Zumba Gold for Seniors |
10am - 11am Claire Bader's Tai Chi |
9.30am - 11.30am Dance group |
| 3pm - 4pm: Jolly Stompers Line Dancing: Beginners 2nd Mon
each month: 3.30 - 4.30pm |
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2pm - 3pm: U3A Keep Fit
Info |
11.30am - 12.30pm: U3A Tai Chi |
2pm - 2.45pm: Doctor's Keep
Fit |
| 6pm - 7.30pm: Maypole Senior Youth Group
Ages 11 - 18
See facebook: maypole youthgroup
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7pm - 9pm: Fitness League |
5.45pm - 7.15pm: Maypole Junior Youth Group
Ages 7 - 11 |
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7.30pm - 8.30pm:
White Dragon Tai Chi |
7.30pm - 8.30pm: Jolly Stompers Line Dancing Beginners |
7pm - 9.30pm: Stroud Spiritualist Group |
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Users of
the Maypole Hall Facilities
Some information about activities on offer
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Info about Jolly Stompers: 01453 752 480 |
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Maypole Hall AGM held on 25
April 2009
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Some of the audience that attended the AGM |

Sue Sutton, Secretary, delivering her report to the AGM
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Members of the committee
listen to audience contributions. Pictured left to right:
Robin Craig, Val Kavanagh, Sue Sutton, Bridget Blacker-Weare, Bill
Blacker-Weare
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Representatives from the
Neighbourhood Wardens also joined the audience at the meeting
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Maypole Village Hall Makeover Plans and
Progress Sheet
at 3 July 2010 |
| PROJECT |
PROGRESS |
FINANCED |
COMPLETION |
| Loft Insulation Top-up* |
DONE |
Trustees of Hall A/c |
October 2008 |
| Cavity Wall Insulation* |
DONE |
Trustees of Hall A/c |
November 2008 |
| Interim Hall Decoration |
DONE |
Bailey paints. Painted by volunteer and Committee
member |
October 2008 |
| Interim Toilet Decoration |
DONE |
Donation by Mr Bert Grant. Painted by Committee
members |
March 2009 |
| Updated Constitution |
Accepted by Charity Commission. Adopted |
Mr Fred Ward, volunteer |
March 2009 |
| Residents Survey# |
DONE |
Grant from Stroud Town Council |
August 2009 |
| Sound Proofing of one wall in Storeroom |
DONE |
Grant from Stroud Town Council |
April 2009 |
| New Storage in Storeroom which will become a small meeting
hall |
DONE |
STC & Trustees A/c |
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| Creation of Small Meeting Room from Storeroom# |
Community Payback Scheme DONE |
Members |
Nearing completion |
| New Central Heating System* |
DONE. Hicks Heating and Plumbing |
Part funding from SWEA, applications to Grassroots Grants |
September 2009 |
| Toilet Improvements and Provision of Disabled Toilet** |
Revised Plans drawn by Mr Simon Littlewood of Elevation One
Building Design. (Volunteer). Contractors chosen. DONE |
Grant applications following enrolment as an Environmental
body with ENTRUST> Gloucestershire Environmental Trust £750 from Barnwood House Trust |
Summer 2010 |
| Replacement Front Doors** |
Hi-lite window installing March 2010 DONE |
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April 2010 |
| Leaking Roof Repair** |
DONE |
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March 2010 |
| Old Water Mains Pipe to be replaced with Plastic Pipe** |
DONE |
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March 2010 |
| Exterior Safety Works: Long border reduced, wall rebuilt and
repaired. Security gate moved |
DONE |
Community Payback Scheme. Labour Trustees a/c |
August 2009. Other work to follow |
| Kitchen Improvements |
Plans being drawn by Simon Littlewood |
Work to commence during week beginning 22 August when
Hall
will be closed. Funded by Biffaward |
August 2011 |
| Electric System Modernisation and Replacement Lighting**
internal and external |
External by Cotswold Electrical |
Stroud District Council |
March 2010 |
| Community Notice Boards |
DONE |
Stroud Town Council |
March 2010 |
| Crime reduction works (anti-climb paint, CCTV) |
DONE |
Lottery application |
Summer 2010 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Panels |
DONE |
Funding from Biffaward
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July 2011 |
| Exterior Improvements: New Railings Outside** |
Temporary measure |
Community Payback Scheme |
October 2009 |
| Hoop -Top Fencing |
DONE |
Stroud District Council |
May 2010 |
| Replacement Furniture |
Plans under discussion. Funding needed DONE |
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| Replacement Stage Front |
Plans under discussion |
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July 2011 |
| Hall Decoration following Alterations |
ALL VOLUNTEERS WELCOME |
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| Hearing Loop |
Plans under discussion. Quotes needed |
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Funding Information (supplied 2009)
* = Phase One, completed September 2009
# = Grant from Stroud Town Council, announced
March 2009: Paganhill Maypole Village Hall received
£500 towards converting a storeroom into a meeting room and also towards
printing costs for a survey about usage of the hall.
** = Phase Two, completion expected by Easter 2010:
expected cost of £37,000 partly met by Stroud District Council donation of
£8,950 (from Village Halls and Community Buildings Grant Scheme) for exterior
refurbishment; £20,000 from Gloucestershire Environmental Trust (money from
landfill operations) for repair and upgrading of Hall; £750 from Barnwood House
Trust, which helps people with complex disabilities.
If you would like to donate to the Hall Appeal, a cheque made
out to 'Paganhill Maypole Hall' can be left for the Hall
Treasurer Carol Evans at Paganhill Post Office.
*** =Phase Three to come
**** =Phase Four to come
Report on Hall funding on Stroud Town Council page
February 2010 Report in Stroud News and Journal
CHEERS
programme
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In 2009, the Village Hall Committee launched
an appeal:
"We are working hard to try to put the Hall back on the
straight and narrow.
Because of the involvement of the Police and Community
Support Officers, we were told about a scheme called the
Community Cashback Scheme. Recently, a Community Payback
team has been doing repair work and general upgrading of the
exterior.
The Committee have submitted the Hall as a project in the
hope of receiving some financial help to combat the damage
and vandalism which has plagued the Hall."
The nomination period has now closed.
Click on the
Community Cashback Scheme for the successful applicants.
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