I went to a meeting this afternoon at the Tudor Barn and everything is ready for the opening of the Tudor Rose Tea Room on the 17th March, unfortunately no draught ale will be on sale just yet, maybe later. Floors have been varnished and windows repaired. Our first session is on Wednesday 19th, They are honouring our finishing time of 11pm (sadly not 11.30) but any other group who use the hall will have to be out by 10.30pm. We can store our equipment in the upstairs kitchen for the short term, we can't use the attic anymore because of health and safety. As mentioned before we can bring our own drinks and there will be a recycling bin installed outside the building where we can dispose of our empties. The council are charging us an annual fee to become an affiliated group and then we get the hire of the hall for a nominal hourly rate. They are also hoping to get other groups using the hall on a regular basis.

I thought the White Lady had made an appearance when a blood curdling scream came from the Ladies toilet but some poor woman had just tripped down the step.

Sue