Ford Village: an ancient community looking to the future
To contact us for enquiries or hall bookings - fordvillagehallargyll@gmail.com
BREAKING NEWS!!!
COMMUNITY WOOD PROJECT
For those of you who could not attend the public workshop on the community wood there is an opportunity to have your say online via this website. Please click here to link straight to the survey.
From the consultants:
"Just a quick note to say many thanks for looking after me and Nicky so well yesterday – and for bringing over 30 people into the drop in! (28 adults and 4 children)
We were genuinely impressed by the number of enthusiastic people who came out to share their views – it was a pleasure to meet everyone.
Please could you put our thanks to everyone who came along on the website Steve, when you add an option for people to provide comments as we discussed."
AGM
The Village Hall Committee AGM has taken place. The Chairman's Report and the Treasurer's Financial Report were accepted by those present. Two new Directors were proposed and accepted. We welcome Barry and Patrice on to the Committee. Three local residents were proposed and seconded as co-opted members. We also welcome Tim, Simon and Pauline. This now brings full time directors to 9 and co-opted members to 4. This is very positive as we understand that other local organisations are struggling to find volunteers. Bill the Chairman would like to publically thank the following people:
- Amber and Martin Crowley for their dedication and hard work on the FVH Committee during their time on the committee.
Jo Cole and Sue Creech for their support in a less direct role this year.
Gillian Rodger for taking on the communications role.
Statkkraft for funding the catering at the summer gala and the presents for children at the Xmas Party.
Phoenix Squad for their costumed support at the summer gala.
Pauline for her amazing work as Santa.
Phil for his time as Bruce the Beaver.
Izzy McCaffer for her work creating planters out of former Bowls Tables. - The Ederline Estate for help clearing trees and shrubs from the hall land.
- Eric Holden for his work on the community wood project.
The whole current committee for working their socks off in 2024.
And all the local residents and friends of the hall who have supported us this year.
Village Hall Secures £24,500 in new funding!
See full story in the News section.
With thanks to the above & more for the initial funding that has allowed us to complete stage 1 repairs to the Hall!
To find out more about the repairs and next stages read our latest newsletter online
https://www.argyllcommunitylottery.co.uk/support/ford-village-hall-and-community-project
Click on this link to purchase lottery tickets that will support Ford Village Hall and other Argyll good causes.
Research has shown that when an individual contributes to their community their physical and mental health improves as well as their social wellbeing. Community decision making processes are most effective when individuals get involved. As a result their environments in the widest sense improve as well.
Many of the photographs of Ford and it's locality on this website have been taken by Aileen Gillies - https://www.aileengilliesphotography.co.uk/
Ford Village Hall Committee fully supports the Fair Work First Commitment. In seeking contractors to provide services to the Hall we will give priority to those who can demonstrate that they pay their employees a living wage regardless of gender, are commited to providing their employees with a workplace voice and skills training and avoid restrictive and unfair workforce practices such as zero hour contract
Upcoming Events
Circuit Training
Monday 17 February 2025
The weekly keep fit group meets at the Hall. Bring a towel, water bottle and plenty of gumption!
Ford Village Hall Committee Meeting
Thursday 20 February 2025
Monthly committee meeting.
Not open to the public but if you would like to attend for a specific reason please contact the Chairman Bill Moran.
Circuit Training
Monday 24 February 2025
The weekly keep fit group meets at the Hall. Bring a towel, water bottle and plenty of gumption!
Board Game Night
Thursday 27 February 2025
The monthly board game get together at the Hall. All welcome.