Todwick Village Hall

Kiveton Lane, Todwick, Sheffield S26 1HJ
Telephone 01909 774353
Website: www.todwickvillagehall.co.uk

One of the focal points of the Village where many of the groups and clubs meet on a regular basis. Available for hire.

Acknowledgement

The Trustees of Todwick Village Hall wish to acknowledge that the refurbishment and extension to the village hall has been part financed by a substantial contribution from the Rural Target Fund of the Objective 1 for South Yorkshire administered by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund of the European Union and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The Yorkshire Rural Community Council (YRCC) manages the Rural Target Fund. We also wish to acknowledge the valuable financial contribution kindly provided by the Todwick Parish Council.

Hiring the Village Hall

The Village Hall can be hired for weekly club fixtures or a special event such as a party or a dance.

The Village Hall has a public entertainments licence for music, singing and dancing. It can accommodate up to 100 people but does not have a licence for alcohol.

If you wish to hire the Village Hall for a private party or new weekly activity please contact the Village Hall on 01909 774353.

Weekly Activities

Other new activities are constantly evolving – the Parish Council notice boards and notice board inside the Village Hall will be up-dated of all developments.

Last updated: 13th January 2012

DAY	TIME	ACTIVITY	CONTACT
Monday	9.30 am / 11.30 am (weekly) (Meeting Room)	Computer Club	John Gabbitas (01909 773863)
	2.00 pm / 4.00 pm (fortnightly) (Hall 1)	Over 60s	Pat Gollaglee (01909 772137)
	6.00 pm / 7.00 pm (weekly) (Hall 1)	Circuit Training	Brendan (07837 201233) www.b-exercised.com
	7.30 pm / 9.30 pm (weekly) (Hall 1)	Line Dancing	Brenda Waller (01909 770819)
Tuesday	9.15 am / 11.30 am (weekly – term time) (Hall 1)	Toddler Group	Liz Wainwright (01909 772972)
	10.00 am / 11.00 am (weekly) (Hall 2)	Active Always (gentle exercise session for the 50+ age group) – (sponsor – Rotherham PCT & MBC)	Virginia Anderson (01909 770130)
	1.30 pm / 4.00 pm (weekly) (Hall 2)	Curling	Christine Rodley (01909 771028)
	6.00 pm / 7.30 pm (weekly) (Hall 2)	Brownies	Claire Boulton (07950 985209)
	7.30 pm onwards (2nd Tues monthly) (Hall 1)	Historical Society	Philip Robins (01909 770002)
	7.00 pm / 8.30 pm (3rd Tues monthly) (Meeting Room)	Trace Your Family Tree	John Palmer (01909 771257)
	7.00 pm last Tues monthly – public session 8.00 pm (Hall 1)	Parish Council meeting	Rod Walker Clerk to Council (01909 566639)
Wednesday	10.00 am / 11.30 am (weekly) (Hall 2)	Yoga	Helen Storey (01909 808554)
	10.00 am / 12.00 noon (Oct/March only) (Hall 1)	Indoor Bowls	Christine Rodley (01909 771028)
	2.00 pm / 4.00 pm (weekly) (Hall 1)	Craft Group	Mari Gabbitas (01909 773863)
	6.00 pm / 7.00 pm (weekly) (Hall 1)	Girl Guide Rainbows	Joanne Bilsborough (01909 772098)
Thursday	10.00 am / 11.00 am (weekly – term time) (Hall 2)	Music Bugs (pre-school music class)	Claire Woodhall (08445 781022)
	4.45 pm / 5.45 pm (weekly) (Hall 2)	Weight Watchers	Debbie Waby (07989 643509)
	6.30 pm / 7.30 pm (weekly) (Hall 1)	Circuit Training	Brendan (07837 201233) www.b-exercised.com
	7.00 pm / 9.30 pm (1st Thurs monthly) (Hall 1)	WI	Mary Pavey (01909 770173)
	7.15 pm / 9.45 pm (3rd Thurs when advertised) (Hall 1)	Ramblers Club	Jim Tompkin (01909 770700)
Friday
Saturday

Latest Additions

Yoga classes are now being held in the Village Hall on Wednesday mornings – see above for details.

Curling now takes place in the Village Hall on Tuesday afternoons – see above for details.

Todwick Village Hall Management Committee Minutes

Agendas

14th September 2009

4th June 2010
2nd February 2010
14th December 2009
12th October 2009 (Annual General Meeting)
14th September 2009
17th August 2009 (Special Meeting)
8th June 2009
9th February 2009
8th December 2008
13th October 2008 (Annual General Meeting)
8th September 2008
6th June 2008
31st March 2008
4th February 2008
19th December 2007
3rd October 2007 (Annual General Meeting)
30th August 2007
5th June 2007
9th May 2007 (Extra-ordinary Meeting)
3rd April 2007
6th February 2007
5th December 2006
31st October 2006 (Annual General Meeting)
5th September 2006
27th July 2006
6th June 2006
27th March 2006
7th February 2006
6th December 2005
4th October 2005 (Annual General Meeting)
6th September 2005
7th June 2005
5th April 2005
1st February 2005

Greener Todwick

Todwick has recently become a little bit “greener” following the installation of solar panels on the Village Hall as part of the government’s Feed In Tariff scheme (FIT). The colour of the panels installed were carefully chosen to blend in, as far as is possible, with the roof and the system started generating power on 5 December 2011. The Village Hall is blessed in facing due south with nothing blocking the sun and is therefore perfectly placed to achieve the maximum benefit from this kind of technology.

The FIT scheme was initiated on 1 April 2010 by the Department of Energy and Climate Change and is monitored by Ofgem.

The idea was to encourage low carbon electricity generation, particularly by businesses, communities and householders, in return for a guaranteed payment for all electricity generated and with a small additional payment for electricity “exported” to the grid.

The way the system works

The panels on the roof are inter-connected photo-voltaic cells (PV panels) which convert light into DC electricity. This passes to an inverter which converts the electricity from DC into AC. This is then sent to the consumer unit. If any appliances are being used in the building then this electricity will be used first (before the normal grid supply). Any generated electricity not used is exported to the grid. There are no moving parts and the system is virtually maintenance free.

For all PV systems installed before 12 December 2011 the energy supplier with whom the system is registered pays 43.3 pence for every kWh generated (whether it is used or not). In addition an assumption is made that 50% of the electricity generated will be used, with the other 50% being exported to the grid – for which the owner is paid a further 3.1 pence. These prices are index linked, increasing each year (April 1st) and are guaranteed by the government for 25 years.

Our system is expected to generate an annual income at today’s prices of about £1480, including paying off the investment in six and a half years, which will go towards future projects in Todwick. Also, the Village Hall will benefit from a much reduced electricity bill. In addition, approximately 2½ tonnes of CO₂ will be avoided each year.

In total, this investment represents a return over 25 years, including the capital invested, of approx. 16% – an excellent return in anyone’s language – and will benefit Todwick for many years to come.