Village Hall Working Group

Village Hal

You will recall that we recently made a call for people to join a working group to support the revitalisation of the structure of the Village Hall. We had a fantastic response to the original request but would still like to hear from a few more people to make up this group. 

Our village hall has an amazing history but the fabric of our Village Hall is deteriorating and we want to ensure we have a plan and proposal for revitalising it.

This is a unique opportunity to create a vision for the future not just of a valued community resource but also an incredible piece of Adderley’s history. With that in mind we are asking everyone in the village if they have, or know someone who has, the following skills or expertise that could join a small working group.  Whether you are retired or working, but feel able to volunteer a few hours of your time every month, we would like to hear from you if you:

  • have some project management experience to guide the group in the development of a project plan
  • have a background in quantity surveying or structural engineering
  • are an architect or experience in draughting architectural design
  • have some experience in community consultation and/or engagement
  • have experience in grant application and funding

If you would like to talk about this before committing, please contact Ken Greetham  email: Enquiries Enquiriesadderleyvh@outlook.com   for an informal chat about our vision and intentions.  

Dominoes! Mondays and Alternate Wednesdays

Did you know?

No one really knows why Dominoes is called Dominoes! Possibly it’s derived from the Latin word ‘dominos’ meaning lord or master.

The original game of dominoes came from China, possibly bought to Europe by Italian missionaries.

Another fun fact, you can join in games of dominoes at the Village Hall on Mondays at 7:30 or alternate Wednesdays from 2:00 until 4:00 next get together 15th and 29th March. Why not take a break and come and join our little group of players in the Village Hall or bring your own team and enjoy the conversation.

New Images In Adderley Galleries

Picture of Adderley Sunset

It’s been a while since we had some pictures sent in but Ken Greetham has sent in a couple of great ones.

If you have any pictures of Adderley that you think capture the spirit of the season then send them to webmaster@adderleyparish.co.uk and we will add them to the gallery.

You can see more images from Adderley by going to the Adderley Galleries page in the menu.

Village Hall AGM

Village Hal

This is an important meeting in the Village Hall calendar. The trustees will report on activities in the village hall and give you an opportunity to have your say. 

Do you have an opinion on how the Village Hall is being run or are you interested in doing more and volunteering to help with the running of the Village Hall?

Come along, see and hear for yourself.

Thursday 20th April at 7:30 in the Village Hall

Coffee Morning

Coffee Morning Header

Just a nudge to say that coffee morning will be this Saturday 25th Feb, 10:30 until 12:00. 

Come and get one of your five a day with jam, butter cream, chocolate and the good stuff you need to get you through the weekend. Not forgetting chat, laugh, gossip and enjoy a nice cup of tea or coffee all for £2.00

What’s not to like. See you there.

Picture of cakes for the coffee morning
One of your five a day

BBC Make A Difference Awards

You have until the 5th March to nominate somebody for the BBC Make A Difference Awards. 

There are a wide range of categories in which to nominate people you just have to think about who makes a difference in Adderley Parish. We’re not naming names but who keeps the churchyard looking so amazing? Who makes the village look so attractive throughout the year. How is it the book shelter always looks so tidy? Who helps out at the school in their spare time? Have you got a special neighbour? You can nominate individuals or groups. There is more information at the link below and nominations only take a couple of minutes.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3yrtgmkfHBbsXfQfYkJp7CF/make-a-difference

Save The Date: Adderley Heritage Project Launch

Adderley Heritage Trail received £46,000 of Heritage Lottery Funding to create a trail around the historic locations in the village and to provide a home for the Geoff Butter Collection of historical documents.

While we have been working quietly away in the background sorting through the collection, developing a website, working with the Shropshire Archive and building a project with Adderley School and Keele University we haven’t been able to officially get the project off the ground. 

We are holding a launch event on Sunday, 16th April in Adderley Village Hall at 11:30. Details will be dropping through letter boxes but we want you to save the date so that you can come along and we can tell you all about this exciting project.

You can hear more about the work with Keele University by listening via the link below.