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UPCOMING EVENTS

Invitation to ERVHN network meeting: 1.30pm for 2pm start, Thurs 17 Sept, Long Riston Village Hall (members only).

Our next network meeting is face to face at

Long Riston Village Hall, Main Street, Long Riston HU11 5JF

The meeting is open at 1.30pm on Thurs 17 Sep for networking with a 2pm talk on governance – ideal for new trustees wanting to know more about their role and those wanting a refresher.

No need to book, just come along – a warm welcome, the chance to see a hall new to the network and an opportunity to ask questions to our speakers Gerry and Harriet from Wilkins Chapman Rolitts.

Please share with your fellow trustees.

Regards, Anita

Anita Liley

Secretary

East Riding Village Halls Network

ERVHN guidance is for information only and does not replace legal or professional advice. It can contribute to decision-making, although the trustees/committee are responsible for final decisions.

www.ervhn.org.uk

Grant funding workshop 1.30-4.00pm Wed 29 Jul Beverley

Dear all,
Lynne Dennis from ERYC has arranged a workshop around DIFEY grant if you would like to attend – her team is willing to offer to help you in making an application and can also help with suggestions on how to access other funding sources, although this is primarily about DIFEY. It’s worth popping along.
 

Date:    Wednesday 29th July 2026
Time:    13:30 – 16:00
Venue:   Education Room, Treasure House, Beverley, HU17 8HE

We will be giving an overview of the fund, practical support on applying and have opportunity for any potential applicants to have a one-to-one discussion with a member of the team about their project at the end of the session.

I would be grateful if you could share with the Village Hall Network, but also that if anyone is unable to attend we are able to share the slides from the day and obviously ongoing support is available for any queries around the fund.

Regards,

Anita Liley
Secretary
East Riding Village Halls Network
ERVHN guidance is for information only and does not replace legal or professional advice.  It can contribute to decision-making, although the trustees/committee are responsible for final decisions.

ERVHN Network meeting 7pm for 7.30pm start Tues 28 July, Sancton Village Hall (RSVP by 19th July please)

Dear all,
We plan to have our next network meeting looking at how Sancton Village Hall managed to re-open in 2012 after being derelict for almost 20 years, no trustees, no documents and a bank account of 46 pence. You can pick up some tips on grant applications, fund-raising and community involvement as well as share your own experiences. So if you are having a sticky patch this is to give you some encouragement – it was a pretty low point to start from and now we are proud to hold the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. It’s an interactive session so there won’t be any slides to send out.
We will be offering a buffet from 7pm, so please let me know by 19 July if you want to eat. 
There is some parking at the hall, (access from Low St), parking on the village  car park on the field behind the hall ( access from King St) and further parking on Low St. 
The address is Sancton Village Hall, Low St, Sancton YO43 4QY
We also hope to share any issues/good ideas you have on the night. We hope you can make it – here is a picture to show where we started!.
Regards, Anita
 
Anita Liley
Secretary
East Riding Village Halls Network
ERVHN guidance is for information only and does not replace legal or professional advice.  It can contribute to decision-making, although the trustees/committee are responsible for final decisions.
 

ERVHN network meetings' invites on 28th July (required RSPV) at Sancton Village Hall and 17th September (members only)

Dear all,
You are invited to our next network meeting in Sancton Village Hall on Tues 28 July, 6.30pm for 7.00pm start. The presentation will be “A journey to the King’s Award” followed by opportunities for networking.
 
The address is Sancton Village Hall, Low St Sancton YO43 4QY and there is limited parking at the hall, but more parking in the village car park about 100yds away and the Methodist Chapel about 200 yds away.
 
We plan to provide a buffet supper so it is essential that you confirm by emailing secretary.ervhn@gmail.com if you are coming bySunday 19 July so we can organise the catering. Please let me know if there are any special dietary requirements.
 
Our next diary dates are 17 Sept 2-3pm Good governance presented by Gerry Morrisons of WCRLAW, venue to be confirmed.
 
Regards,
Anita
Secretary
East Riding Village Halls Network
ERVHN guidance is for information only and does not replace legal or professional advice.  It can contribute to decision-making, although the trustees/committee are responsible for final decisions.

Volunteers’ Week – Monday 1 – Sunday 7 June 2026

Volunteers are often the unsung stars of communities around the world. Volunteers’ Week gives us a valuable opportunity to recognise and celebrate their extraordinary contribution to society and to the lives of others.

Since retiring, I have met volunteers from many different backgrounds. Time and again, I have found them to be among the most dedicated and caring people—individuals who are deeply committed to doing what is best for their communities.

This week, take time to celebrate your volunteers and all that they have achieved—and will continue to achieve. Every volunteer gives something meaningful back, and every contribution deserves to be recognised.

You may have identified ideas for your celebration, if not, the link below may help.

Volunteers’ Week – (Please click here)

Whatever you decide, do have a wonderful time.

 Kay – Chair, ERVHN

ERVHN Conference reminder 10am - 4 pm, Fri 13 March 2026 ( for both members and non-members)

Many thanks to everyone who has responded and booked a place at the conference or sent their apologies. If you are planning to attend and indulge in the tasty lunch, please complete the form attached and send it back to Anita as per in the form, as the date for ordering the food is rapidly approaching. Please share with your fellow trustees.

ERVHN network zoom 7pm Mon 9 Feb (members only)

Anita Liley is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. The link will be in your email as well as in ERVHN Facebook page.
 
Please see the invitation to the next network meeting with presentations from Gilberdyke on their transfer to the Parish Council as sole trustee, a sharing of a “Halls for All” project and an update on the conference, as well as a chance to ask questions. Hope you can make it.
 

Invitation to ERVHN "Staying on top" Conference 13 March 2026, Holme on Spalding Moor Village Hall ( all members and non-members)

We are delighted to invite member halls as well as non-members to our latest conference. Please see attached programme and booking form which needs returning by 27 February.

The conference is free, we have a range of speakers from national to local, and have included local members as speakers giving the grass roots view of their projects so you can pick up ideas. We have a great buffet, parking is plentiful and there will be a range of stall holders for you to chat to. It’s a great opportunity to meet people from other halls and find out what people are doing.

If you haven’t been before, please don’t be put off by the word “conference” as it is a great social event as well as a place to learn a lot. We look forward to seeing you there.

For more information , please contact Anita via secretary.ervhn@gmail.com

Forthcoming ERVHN conference on 13th March 2026 at Holme on Spalding Moor Village Hall

Date for your diary- ERVHN has organised the conference on Friday 13th March 2026, from 10am to 4pm, at Holme on Spalding Moor Village Hall. All members are invited and this year theme will be “Staying on top”. The details will be announced in due course. The day will be full with an interesting agenda as usual!

ERVHN AGM on the 1st of November 2025. Details has been announced in ERVHN News page.

ERVHN Networking meeting event at "Eastrington Village Hall" on Wednesday 2nd of April at 2 pm (door opens from 1:30 pm) to 3:30 pm, topics are "apprenticeship volunteers' work" and "presentation about insurance for bouncy castle/inflatables" and more. Interactive session and refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. Address- Eastrington Village Hall, High Street, DN14 7PW.

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ERVHN next network meeting is on 17 th May at Brandesburton Parish Hall Catwick Lane Brandesburton YO25 8RY. Details as below.

An introduction to risk assessment on Monday 23rd of June 2025.

A practical session - just come along, especially if you aren't confident in undertaking risk assessments. "How to undertake a risk assessment, including identifying the hazard and using a risk matrix to inform your risk assessment". Monday 23 June,7pm for 7.30 start, finish at 9.00pm. At Sancton Village Hall, Low St Sancton YO43 4QP.

Level 2 Food Safety on Saturday 26th July 2025.

The full day course is led by First Aid Box Training and will give you a level 2 certificate - numbers limited to 12. 9.30am - 4.00pm Saturday 26 Jul, venue to be confirmed. It is especially useful for halls that provide catering at their events and is aimed at the volunteer/trustee that supervises or undertakes the catering. Please contact Anita if you are interested and Anita will send you a booking form.

Emergency First Aid on Saturday 16th September 2025.

A repeat of the training by Wolf Medical which was rated highly by the members who attended the first course. 8.30am -5pm Saturday 13 Sept, venue to be confirmed. This is also a certified course, and numbers are limited to 12. It is aimed at trustees, managers and volunteers who are present at activities in their hall. Please contact Anita if you are interested and Anita will send a booking form as above.

ERVHN at Driffield Show on 16th of July Wednesday, 2025.

Meet your ERVHN trustees at the show on Wednesday 16th of July. Look out for us on the HWRA stall, as they have kindly offered us space with them. Caroline will be exhibiting the Lego Village Hall she made from donated bricks and figures to show what goes on in community venues. Just pop over for a chat – we’d love to see you.
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