At the public meeting in April it was reported that current estimates of costs are in excess of £ 70,000 to restore this much loved village asset to a safe and working order. A fund raising appeal has been started and as usually the case in Clanfield, the response has been most encouraging. Despite the current economic difficulties, approximately half of this amount has already been raised or pledged, currently major sponsors include:-
- Ernie Mew and Sons - labour to strip and replace the roof.
- Dyer and Butler – perimeter safety fencing.
- SCES – air conditioning for the Blue Room.
- The New Blendworth Centre – publicity distribution.
- Clanfield Parish Council – grant, creation and operation of Memorial Hall website etc.
- Clanfield Voluntary Care Group – donation.
- CIF (Community Initiatives Fund) – grant.
This list is by no means exhaustive and donations are continuing to arrive from generous villagers. The names of all sponsors, donors (if not anonymous) and volunteers will be recorded and displayed in the restored building and on completion will be placed on this website in order to record the generosity and support of villagers.
An exploratory meeting was held on the 7th May and it was agreed that the fundraising would be divided into two sub committees. One is responsible for Community Fundraising headed up by Ken Moon and the second being responsible for Grant Fundraising headed by Bill Enstone.
