Chairman's Blog November 2026

Thank you for visiting our website -

we are delighted to have your interest.

Great News - We have completed our Project to upgrade the lighting

and insulation at the APMH to "GO GREEN" standards.

Look on the Gallery Page to see some before and after photos

of the hall.  The difference is dramatic.

As part of the summer project we have replaced an old ceiling fan with a modern efficient one which has timer and damper switches so that it can be

used to bring in cool air and take out the hot air through the ceiling. We also have serviced our vent axia fans and they can bring air in or out as needed

to help with air circulation especially during the hot summers.

Up to date news:- Our Boiler was suddenly closed down as it was leaking gas and so it could not be used. A quick decision had to be made about whether

to spend the money on repairing it which, for a 25 year old boiler - was going to be a large sum, or bite the bullet and get a new boiler.

We decided on the second option bearing in mind that it is now November and our customers need to be kept suitably warm. In line with our "Go Green"

agenda we have had it replaced with an up to date A+ rating modern gas boiler which is already up and running! We are continuing to look into

suitable air to air Heat pumps which will reduce the need for gas in the building and also provide a further cooling element in hot summers. Your contributions

towards these costs will be very much appreciated.

Thank you all once again for your continued support and encouragement and we wish you well for the Winter in Ashtead.

Jane Hiley

Chairman Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall.