Village venue wants help with crucial repairs

MARSTON Green Parish Hall has launched an urgent appeal to help raise funds for vital roof repairs.
The Elmdon Road venue has revealed that the roof is at risk of collapse and £17,000 is needed to fix the problem.
Fundraising efforts have already brought in £6,000 and the hall has now turned to local people to ask for help with the rest.
They have said that they want to get the all important work done before the winter weather sets in. A Facebook statement said:
“If everyone in the village gives just £1 each we will be well on our way to fixing the roof. Of course, if you’re feeling generous feel free to give a little more!
“Your help will be very much appreciated and once the roof has been repaired, all donors will be invited to a party to celebrate!
“We are a registered charity and do not make enough profit to pay this amount out ourselves all at once. We really do need this to be a community effort!”
Residents will remember that the nearby village hall was forced to close its doors back in 2012, because of similar concerns
You can pledge support to the Fix Our Roof fund via their Facebook fundraising page.