LADYBRIDGE PARK MANAGEMENT
COMPANY
News Letter October 2024
Dear Residents
MANCO News Updates :
In
advance of our forthcoming AGM (and for those unable to attend), we would like
to share an update of the Scope of Works undertaken by the Management Team in
supporting the Residents and Club Manager, during the past 12 months.
Finance :
In line with our
basic Business Objectives for 2024 /25 (as laid out in our January
Newsletter), our aim is to consolidate
our Financial Position and continue to monitor Projected Income &
Expenditure on a Quarterly basis against Budgets, whilst retaining our normal
Operating Contingency fund - pending the effects of the forthcoming Gov. Budget
(or other external Global pressures), our normal Budget review (Feb / March 25)
will determine any revision to the Management Levy for Fiscal 25 / 26.
During the past 2 months key investment area's include :
Office IT
& Wi-Fi Upgrades - benefits include, working efficiencies, improved Data
protection, plus the provision of a platform for future Website Developments.
CCTV the new
system benefits from providing additional coverage, improved Security &
remote monitoring.
Lounge
/ Sports Bar a new facility, allowing contingency for potential future issues.
SKY / TNT Sports
- providing specific (and passive entertainment) for all Sports fans
Coffee Machine
Rental providing "Posh Coffee's", Tea's & Hot Chocolates
Other General Expenditures as follows : Fire Extinguishers - replaced (as required)
Boiler
Repairs Essential (as required)
Kitchens
Deep Clean - Insurance requirement & preparation for Catering operations
New
Wooden Smoking Shelter, Patio Tables 82 Chairs as required
News Letters :
Many will
have noticed the change in emphasis of the News Letters through the year this was a conscious decision to
actively promote all current, and newly introduced Social Activities available
in the Club
Going
forward, we recognise Residents require to be updated on the general Management
of the Club and any issues arising, therefore our intention will be to
introduce occasional Manco News Letters (as required) throughout the year.
Established Activity
Groups :
We have many established activities such as our Badminton
Clubs, Table Tennis & Bowling groups, Thursday Quizzers, Monday Bingo &
Meat Raffle supporters, Slimming World, Friends of Ladybridge, the monthly
Dementia Disco group & the newly established Ladybridge Pool Team - we
thank you for your continued support.
Also, many thanks to "Ladybridge Legend" Brendan
for introducing "Walking Football a new activity enjoyed by a regular
group every Wednesday evening.
The
Trustee's would also like to offer a special "Vote of Thanks" to
"Bob the
Gardner" - many will know Bob as a local Resident who
voluntarily does a tremendous job of tending the front gardens and the local
Amenity lands of the Club please keep up the good work, it's much appreciated
!!
RESCOM (Residents Social Groups) a growing number of
Residents are now doing great work in offering additional activities aimed at
Resident participation, please come along and get involved !!
Pickle
Ball, Gardening Club, Pilates, Flower Arranging Afternoons, Junior
Badminton
Club, Afternoon Tea's - (recent Macmillan Afternoon Tea raised £377) “Christmas Fair 24" - preparations are
almost complete !!
Cheadle Hulme U3A9s
- the Residents Club have now developed a healthy working relationship with our
local U3A's Group who use our facilities for a number of activities
and monthly Meetings - full
details are available from our Office / Reception
Summary :
The Trustee's are working hard to support our Club Manager
in providing a facility and activities where Residents feel
engaged - there's lots to look forward to over the coming months, please come
along and support us, we can't do it without you !!
Many Thanks,
Your Board of Trustee's
Ladybridge Park Resdents Club
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