1. Our Lady & St. Helens Parish Hall, 1974 - 2009 A presentation by the Parish Pastoral Council and Fabric & Finance Committee

2. Some current uses

3. Some problems Age – maintenance required Costs – heat, light, repairs Lack of income generated Poor kitchen facilities Poor seating/table facilities No formal hall keeper No formal cleaning arrangements Low capacity

4. Existing layout

5. Existing look

6. Key questions Do we carry out a cosmetic job (paint, clean, generally freshen up) to continue existing usage? Or – do we carry out a major refurbishment to bring up to modern standards and encourage greater usage?

7. Some possible additional uses Simple funeral catering Christenings 1 st Communions Birthday parties – children or adults?

8. What others have done

10. Some initial thoughts

12. And a couple more

13. Slightly more developed

14. Before we can proceed Finances – Costs cant be known until exact work determined – Archdiocese has approved fundraising but Funds first before contract No borrowing? Must approve plans before we contract work

15. Timescale Unknown – Dependent on Final plans Costing Fundraising Aim – To be in use in time for parish 40 years celebrations in 2014 – Or sooner?

16. Next Steps If proceeding – Establish a fundraising committee to work with Fabric and Finance Committee – Take on board your views – Plans to be finalised and costed – Put out to tender

17. Will it work? Will parishioners buy the concept – by taking part in fundraising? – by using the facilities? Your views required – In discussion tonight – By completion of questionnaire – By email: olshhouse@dsl.pipex.com – Via website www.ourladyandsthelen.org