Dear shareholders,
I hope you are well and keeping warm as this Arctic blast sweeps over us!
By way of an update, we are pleased to advise that significant progress has been made towards re-opening The Samson.
Exit arrangements have been agreed with George, whom we continue to wish well with his next venture. We anticipate taking vacant possession of the pub at the end of this month.
Thank you very much to those shareholders who volunteered for the tenant recruitment panel. The panel met recently with the prospective new tenant and both the panel, and the Management Committee, unanimously approved proceeding with them.
In addition, Heads of Terms for the lease have been agreed and solicitors have been instructed. However, there are some necessary legal formalities to conclude before we can share further details of the prospective new tenant.
All parties are working well together, positively and collaboratively, and hope to re-open The Samson in December.
On a different note, now that tangible progress has been made, we are pleased to announce the details of a Special Members’ Meeting of GCBSL.
Please find attached a formal notice, and proxy notice.
The salient points are summarised below:
We look forward to welcoming you on the 9th.
Best wishes,
Colin Mitchell
Secretary
GCBSL
Our purpose and objects are defined in our constitution. “The Society exists in order to carry on business for the benefit of the community. This is the Society’s Purpose. The Society’s Objects shall be: to purchase, repair and improve property and fixtures and fittings; to operate groups and buildings; to provide training and facilities including but not limited to, a public house; all of these for the benefit of those living in, working in, or visiting the Community of Gilsland and its surrounds.”
We are grateful for the following local community organisations and businesses who have provided us with financial and other support.
We are grateful to the following organisations who have provided us with seed funding or other help and advice
We’d also like to thank Christie & Co for kindly allowing us to re-use some of their images on this website. Images remain © Christie & Co.
