Hall fund tops £35,000

THE fundraising committee for the proposed new village hall at Hutton Rudby has reported that £35,000 has been raised, thanks to the efforts of many individuals and a range of village organisations.

Planning permission for a modified scale of building has been granted, with a lower roofline than originally proposed, a narrower frontage and a reduction in the floor area.

The committee did not feel this would seriously affect any of the proposed users and has invited present and possible future users of the premises to make their views known. Disappointment was expressed that the appeal to the National Lottery fund was rejected. A revised request is to be made and more professional help in fundraising is being sought. Confidence is high that by the end of the year the project will be able to go ahead.

OH VIENNA: A Viennese operetta, featuring Opera Nova, will be presented at the Fellowship Hall, West Street, Yarm, on Saturday, April 27, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £10. More details from Peter Monk on (01642) 888786.

REUNION DATE: Two former pupils of Egglescliffe School are organising a school reunion for all pupils and teachers who left in 1987. The event, planned for Saturday, May 4, from 8pm, is at the Cleveland Bay. For details call Claire Rickaby on (01642) 655178, or Paul McClure on (01642) 644197.

MOTHERS' UNION: The next meeting of Egglescliffe Mothers' Union is on Tuesday, April 30, at 2pm, in the parish hall, Butts Lane, Egglescliffe. There will be a talk and a flower arranging demonstration.

FOLK CLUB: Egglescliffe's Pot and Glass pub is the venue for a folk club that meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 8pm. Forthcoming attractions include an April singaround.

MEN NEEDED: Centre Stage's next production is the musical, South Pacific, and more men are required for the production, in any capacity. The performances take place at Egglescliffe Community Centre, Durham Lane, Eagles-cliffe, from June 24 to June 29. Anyone able to take part should contact (01642) 782649.

ANNUAL MEETING: Residents of Egglescliffe will get a chance to air their views about local issues at the annual meeting of the parish assembly, which takes place next Thursday, at Egglescliffe Community Centre.

DAWDLE AND DASH: The annual walk or run, the Dawdle and Dash, which takes place around the Skutterskelfe point-to-point course, near Hutton Rudby, takes place on Sunday, April 21, from 11am to 2pm. Proceeds are for Macmillan Cancer Relief . Entry forms and sponsor forms are available from Bob Baker on (01642) 700672, or Bernice Bainbridge on (01642) 701316.