March 2010 A new kitchen for the hall. Trustee John Cant oversaw the installation of our new kitchen, funded by a grant secured from Peterborough City Council. Utlising the existing cabinets, new work-tops and doors were fitted along with new flooring, water-heating facilities and sink unit. It not only looks great but it's also now a pleasure for all our user groups and occassional hirers. January 2010 25th January 2010 Maxey Community Association AGM @ 7pm in the small hall. December 2009 19th December - kids' free film show in the afternoon - phone 07976 302779 for details. The premier showing of the fabulously funny Ice Age3. Children under 12 have to be accompanied by a responsible adult. 18th December - The trustees' traditional charity carol-singing float will sent off from the hall at about 7.30pm, coming from Etton. After travelling around the village a couple of times the choralists will arrive back at the hall for hot dogs and mulled wine. This years' donations will be given to Sue Ryder Trust and Papworth Hospital. 31st December - New Year's Eve celebrations at the hall. Disco/dance the new year in within the comfortable surroundings of the hall as auld acquaintance is forgot...£10 per ticket - bring your own food and wine. June 2009 - Barbecue night at the hall was fantastic. The Signifyers and Unusual Suspects provided great live music for a packed hall. The hog roast was typically sumptous and the trustees owe a huge thanks to all helpers before and on the night for making the event a successful event again this year; raising a couple of hundred pounds for our charities. June 2009 - New film night facilities Two additional speakers have been fitted to the rear of the hall to improve the audio, when screening films. These, in conjunction with the new blackout blinds were fitted in time for the showing of the Les Miserables 10th Anniversary concert fim - WOW!! what a night that was....it will be talked about for a long time to come. March 2009 - Council grant for toddlers' group. The Maxey toddlers' group has been awarded £475 grant to fund new play and educational equipment, from Peterborough City Council. April 2009 - PCC money for hall. The City Council has granted sufficient funds to allow for the refurbishment of the hall's kitchen. Tenders for quotes will be issued soon. May 2009 - Charity donation The hall trustees have given £350 to Sue Ryder Care in Peterborough. At a cheque hand-over, Sue Ryder fundraiser Emma Long thanked the Maxey Community Association and all the residents of Maxey for their amazing generosity. The money will go towards palliative care in the community.