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NEWSLETTER
March 2026
Cottingham Day
A reminder that this annual event is taking place on Sunday, 28th June this year. Following the successful opening of the Darby and Joan in the previous two years, the trustees have decided to do it again this year. On that day both the Large and Small Halls will be kept free of bookings so that we can offer an opportunity to all hirers to promote your group without charge. You will be given a table for you to provide information on what it is that you do. Such publicity should be good for you and the Darby and Joan Hall. Saturday, 27th June, is free of bookings so that hirers can set up their stall ready for the next day should they wish. Further details about setting up arrangements for the Saturday and Sunday will be sent out by the planning group at a later stage.
A number of you have already expressed a wish to participate. The planning group has started work on the arrangements and will be in touch with everyone quite soon. For others it is not too late. so if you feel that your group may wish to be included on the day please inform me of your interest by
1st April and I will pass on your details to the committee .
Refreshments will be provided. Please contact me if you have any questions. We hope that you will want to take part.
Fees 2027
From 1st January 2027 fees will increase by £1 per hour booked. The decision has been taken with great reluctance. However, considering that our fees have remained the same over the past five years, despite the cost of living, especially gas and electricity charges, increasing by approximately 20%, the trustees feel that they have had no option if the hall is to remain solvent. A 2027 booking form which includes the new increases is attached for your attention.
The Boardroom
It is pleasing to see that since the refurbishment of this room more and more groups are using it, either once or twice a month or for single meetings. This makes all our efforts worthwhile. The room can take up to 10 people sitting round the oval table, so if there are any small meetings you wish to organise please get in touch with me. The cost is £8 per hour.
2027
I now have a diary for 2027, so those of you who normally book early and wish to do so again please let me have your dates. A booking form is attached with this newsletter.
Defibrillator
On 19th March a defibrillator will be installed on the wall at the front of the hall. This for the benefit of hirers and also the people of Cottingham. Its potential use will be invaluable, but let us hope that emergencies are few. Nicky Wordsworth of Mini First Aid Hull will be putting on courses regarding how to operate the machine. Cost will be £20 per person. Dates, times and more information will be published shortly.
Best Wishes
Les