Providing community facilities to the people of Starkholmes and Matlock
The Village Hall is offering the following classes in the New Year.
| Monday | 9.15 – 10.15 | Pilates Movement |
| 10.30 – 11.30 | Pilates Movement | |
| 14.00 – 16.00 | Whist drive (on last Monday of the month) | |
| Tuesday | 10.15 – 11.45 | Dru Yoga |
| 13.30 – 14.30 | U3A tap | |
| 19.00 – 21.00 | Guides (alternate Tuesdays) | |
| Wednesday | 19.00 – 20.30 | Belly Dance Flames |
| Thursday | 9.15 – 10.15 | Pilates Movement |
| 10.30 – 11.30 | Pilates Movement | |
| 18.15 – 19.30 | Mixed Ability Yoga | |
| Friday | 9.30 – 12.00 | Matlock Art Society |
The Village Hall would like to set up a separate Events Committee to plan new events and perhaps resurrect some old favourites. Anyone with any suggestions or able to help out in even a small way is very welcome.
For further information please contact us via the web form or contact Clare on 07751 851943.
With the gradual return to normal activities, the Village Hall will be holding an AGM on Sunday, 13th June.
Finally! A bit of normality returning to the hall! Remember to contact us if you have an event in mind, we’ll do our best to accommodate you, we’re looking forward to blowing the cobwebs off the bar this year!
The table below lists those classes currently resuming. However, as Covid regulations are still in a state of flux, please contact us if you have any queries or doubts.
Denise Peck has stood down as Chairman of Starkholmes Village Hall Committee after leading the Hall through the last couple of years of change and challenge. She has been succeeded by the current Vice Chairman Paul Clements.
President of the Village Hall Jeff Wheatley paid tribute to her work:
“Denise has given the Village Hall outstanding leadership and direction during a time of change and numerous challenges.
She became Chairman on a temporary basis because we had lost a number of experienced members for various reasons, and provided continuity for the running of the Hall as well as supporting the new members.
She played a key role in directing enhancements to the Village Hall property such as the new bar, the kitchen and improvements to the toilets.
Her contribution to the financial viability of the Hall was vital with her work initially as Treasurer and later as Chairman to get grants and access to funding sources helping to keep the Village Hall afloat. In addition she provided a steadying hand and calm manner that gained the respect of all.
She’s also been actively involved since March in organising the changes necessary for the Village Hall to become Covid Safe, and then to welcome back most of our users in recent weeks.”
Denise joined the Village Hall Committee in October 2015 and was previously Treasurer for nearly 4 years. She said that her decision to step down as Chairman had been difficult but she felt it was the right time for her personally to pass on the role, whilst a new Chairman would bring in some fresh new ideas.
At the AGM on September 20th, Paul Clements was elected as the new Chairman, and Denise agreed to carry on as a Committee Member. Jeff Wheatley commented: “We are really lucky to have such a knowledgeable Chairman as Paul to succeed Denise”.
This is now rescheduled for February 19th 2021 for 6:30 pm (quiz starts at 7:00).
This event was originally scheduled during last March but had to be cancelled as the country entered into the Covid-19 lockdown. We had hoped to have the quiz on the 23rd of October, but are very sorry to have to say it has again had to be cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.
Hopefully we can look to reschedule this event in the New Year.
We are pleased to announce that the Village Hall is re-opening in accordance with Government Guidelines : Guidance for the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities. These can be read here. Please note that they are updated from time to time by the Government as circumstances and medical advice change.
The Village Hall committee is necessarily following a cautious approach and a great deal of effort has gone into making sure the Hall is as safe as possible. If you have any doubts or queries regarding the use of the Hall under the current circumstances, please contact us for clarification.
The Village Hall is holding its Annual General Meeting at the Hall on Sunday 23rd August at 6.30pm. All are welcome to attend but please note we will be observing social distancing and ask that all attendees wear a face covering.
