The 'STUTE' - Restoration Project - Today is
On behalf of Members and Users of the facilities The Management Committee wishes to extend its appreciation to the following
for their contribution to the Snooker Hall Restoration Project:
This 2011 project to deal with building issues, renovate the snooker hall and adjoining office was a major undertaking costing in excess
of £23,000 and took the effort of many people to make it happen, we would like to acknowledge the support from the following:-
• Brian George and Alan Liddle for making temporary measures to enable the hall to remain open.
• Jim Harper for arranging initial quotes.
• Julia Pittham for researching and getting a Building Survey at a reduced rate.
• Nicholas & Associates for a prompt service at a Charity price.
• Kevin Butcher and Andy Hayes – Rural Community Council and LCC support.
• John Beasley- LCC - Information and support.
• Roger Lomas – Town Council - support.
• Rob Phelps & Koreen Hubbard Local Business Forum - support.
• Councillor Janice Richardson - support and useful contacts.
• Linda Bent & Rosemary Coe - donations from local history group.
• Julia Pittham for organising fundraising and the women from the exercise classes for their donations, time and support.
• J Iddon & G Taylor for organising Snookerthon and members for taking part or sponsoring.
• Brannon Cope for running and promoting the cause through the website.
• Graham Chilvers HBBC for support and contacts.
• Paul Statham, Julia Pittham and Jim Harper for attending funding support meetings.
• Julia Pittham & Paul Statham for Town Council Grant application.
• Earl Shilton Town Council for Grant.
• Julia Pittham - researching grants and making successful Grant Applications.
• Leicestershire County Council Shire Grant.
• Florence Turner Trust Grant.
• The Cotton Trust Grant.
• Vicci Barrett – Voluntary Action Leicestershire - support with Lottery Grant.
• Awards for All - Big Lottery Fund Grant.
• Jim Harper for getting Police Permission for parking.
• Jim Harper more quotes, co-ordinating the trades-people and the project.
• John Iddon for Grant Application.
• Geoff Taylor for contact with the local Lions and subsequent grant.
• Barwell and Earl Shilton Lions for Grant.
• Mitch Irving – Hinckley Times - Publicity.
• 24 senior members for donation £10 each:- S Langham, B George, D Freer, A Harris, E Jesson, A Briggs, R Heighton, H Thompson,
D Everton, T Charlesworth, T Judd, L Payne, F Armstrong, D Wilbur, V Dunning, R Evans, G Wood, G Coe, B Lucas, A Davies,
F Goodman, T Reynolds, J Bent, R Bennett.
• John Iddon for photographs and Facebook entries.
• Senior members for helping to clear the areas including:- B George, T Judd, John Bent, Geoff Coe, Arthur Harris, Ernie Jesson,
Bob Lucas, Alec Briggs, Graham Wood, Geoff Taylor, Geoff Smith, Ron Smith & Paul Statham.
• Brian George, Mary Statham & Paul Statham for decorating and returning the snooker hall to use.
• Everyone who has helped in any way and for your patience and support.
