NEW PUBLIC WEBSITE

COUNCIL CASH ARTS GRANTS TO END

Sylvia Taylor writes:-
Lydia and I have been advised by Lyn Summers, the current Grants Officer with the Council, that we can expect that

after this year there will be NO financial support for the voluntary Arts Sector in the form of Arts Grants

The Council 4 year Strategy Plan did not identify this and we have only been told very recently of this decision, although we suspect that this was already planned for when drawing up the Council Strategy document.

MESSAGE TO CABINET.
As you might expect we have made a strong case to members of the Cabinet including Councillor Lavery whose responsibilities appear to include some responsibility for Grants. Grants to Societies are not only a very helpful contribution to budgets but they also signify the Council’s support for what we do on a voluntary basis week in and week out. We have yet to receive a response from any Councillor.

FINAL DATE.
Furthermore, requests for Grant Aid towards events should be with the Lyn Summers BY 31st DECEMBER 2022 AT THE VERY LATEST. Any received after that date will not be considered. If societies need help in completing the Councils on-line form we suggest you complete the down loaded-able sample form on the HAA website before transferring your information to the Council’s Application.

ACCOUNTS VITAL.
It is essential societies provide an up to date set of Accounts at the time of making the Application as failure to do so can only lead to delays in processing, or even for the application to be rejected.
Sylvia Taylor.

HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION
The Council website is not as friendly as it might be so we suggest you draft out the answers to the questions using the HAA sample application form, and when you are happy with them go to the council application form on the Council Website.
The Council will NOT ACCEPT the HAA version of the form.
For more information select 'AWARDS & GRANTS' above 'Grants'

The What`s On Leaflet

We are pleased that we have now resumed publication of our WHAT`S ON leaflet starting with our Winter edition. This includes Christmas and the New Year's events. Next issue will be the Spring Edition.

DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 11th 2023

Click here to enter your event .

MEMBER SOCIETIES

There is a list here of all member societies, clubs and groups, etc. which gives details of how to contact them, about them and their Website. Click here or look under `Membership` and select List of Members.
Officers and members of groups should look at their entry to see if it what you want the public to see about their organisation. If not then the User for their society can make changes, additions or update the details

Entering Event Details

Now that things are beginning to get back to normal, you may be planning your next event.
If so you can enter events on this Website."
The Events List shown here is more than publicity for your event - it is also a most useful 'Clearing House' for events.
If you are planning an event you can look at this list to make sure there is not another similar event already planned for that date.
Get your event listed here as soon as you can to show other societies that the date is already in use.(If you later on find that changes have to be made, then you or your officer who has registered as a 'User' can easily do this.)

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Groups, clubs, charities, etc. who are members of the HAA, are asked for a membershiip fee of £20 per year.
NOT £12 which is for Individual Members who have opted for Full Membership.
Unfortunately an Email intended only for Individuals, was sent to everybody on my mailing list.
My sincere apologies for this. if your society has mistakenly paid £12 then I must ask you to kindly send another £8. Please send any enquiries, to our Treasurer Richard Fremantle, Email 'treasurer@hillingdonarts.org.uk'

WARDROBE NEWS

SOME EXCELLENT NEWS FOR OUR THEATRE AND DANCE GROUPS WISHING TO HIRE COSTUMES.
The Council have reduced the originally stated cost of costume hire to the following:
RATES OF HIRE
Adult Costume £15.00 each, per week
Child Costume £10.00 each, per week
Accessories £5 each, per week
Bulk Rate for Theatre Groups (10+ items) £80.00 week 1 + £40.00 for each subsequent week
Deposit: £30 for 1st 3 items, £10 each additional item

Showing pictures of plays, concerts, events as well as paintings.

We need your help

You can help just by coming to our meetings (Once things get back to normal). Meetings are held only every 6 weeks.
If you think you might be able to help, please click on the link below.
Click here for more information.

Sculptural Hillingdon is a free booklet published by the HAA.
It is a guide to 14 of the sculptures and other interesting sites you can see in this borough.
Although it is now out of print you can see the pages by either clicking the image above or going to 'News & Views' at the top of this page and selecting 'Sculptural Booklet'
A new version is being prepared, so if you know of any sculptures in this area, please contact us.