Castlethorpe Community Space CIC

19/06/2026

MESSAGE FROM THE CASTLETHORPE COMMUNITY SPACE DITRECTORS

GREAT NEWS – PAVILION RE-OPENING 4th JULY

After a good deal of interest shown, we have now finished evaluating the applications to become the new operators of the Pavilion. Following interviews, we are now delighted to announce that we have agreed to appoint Matt Johnson and his company, ‘The Lounge From the Hatch Ltd.’ to run the Pavilion. They will officially take over the operation, effective from 19th June, although the proceeding few days will be taken up making opening arrangements.

Matt and the team bring a good deal of experience in hospitality and community engagement, and we are excited about the fresh ideas and energy they will bring. Whether you are looking forward to quizzes, bingo, theme nights, or just a peaceful drink or meal, we are confident that the Pavilion’s atmosphere will be just right.

Please join us for a ‘Meet the Team’ session starting from 12.00 midday until 10.30 p.m. on Saturday 4th July at the Pavilion. This will be a great opportunity to meet Matt and the team, hear about their vision for the Pavilion and answer any questions you may have. Matt will, at the same time, be asking you what you would like to see happening. There will also be a suggestion box to capture your thoughts and ideas.
On this day, and immediately afterwards, Matt will be providing a bar selling alcoholic and soft drinks, teas & coffees,and a café style menu. A fuller menu will be available from the 6th July and then, once Matt has had a chance to consider your feedback, he will then plan a longer-term strategy for food, drinks and events.

Please do come along. We look forward to seeing you there and starting this exciting new chapter together.

16/04/2026

Exciting Opportunity: Café & Bar Tenancy
at The Pavilion, Castlethorpe

We're looking for an experienced hospitality operator to take on the tenancy of The Pavilion at Castlethorpe Sports Ground, a modern, well-equipped café and lounge bar at the heart of our village community.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a proven track record in hospitality who wants to build something lasting in a supportive, engaged community with no local competition.

A full prospectus is available on request.

If you're interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch at:

[email protected]

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 6th May.

06/04/2026

Members’ Update on Pavilion Developments

The Directors want to give Members an update on the situation at The Pavilion.

The Agreement with the Tenant was terminated on 18th February. The Directors inspected the Premises​ and found them in poor condition and the water had been disconnected. A lot of work has been done emptying the Pavilion of the remaining property of the previous tenant.

​Current Condition & Essential Repairs
​Several areas require attention before the facility can be reopened or marketed to new tenants:

- Kitchen & Cafe: The kitchen requires professional cleaning and a full service of all equipment. This is now in hand.

- Interior Maintenance: the chairs and stools have been steam cleaned to remove extensive staining. There is cosmetic damage to the paintwork throughout the building that needs repair. A decorator has been identified and will start work shortly.

- Utilities: The water has been reconnected. The Parish Council has agreed to take over the water and electricity supplies until a new tenant is found so that the sports clubs can use the facilities such as the toilets and tennis court lights.

​Timeline & Next Steps
​We are working to bring the Pavilion back into a presentable position as quickly as possible:

- Re-advertising: Once repairs are complete, the Pavilion will be re-advertised to prospective tenants. We are looking for a financially sound tenant with experience of both catering and bars.

- Expected Reopening: Due to the extent of the work required, it is unlikely the Pavilion will fully reopen until the summer.

​We will continue to provide updates over the coming weeks as further progress is made.




Gordon Fleming
Company Secretary

07/02/2026

The Annual General Meeting of Castlethorpe Community Space CIC was held in the Village Hall on 5th February 2026

The Meeting was live streamed to YouTube and can be viewed on the Parish Council channel at https://youtube.com/live/ioEal3RLCsI

The Chair, Steve Bradbury, opened the Meeting, welcomed everyone and gave a brief background to the Parish Council building the Pavilion and the creation of Castlethorpe Community Space CIC (CCS).

Phil Ayles, as a Director of CCS, gave a presentation to Members on behalf of the Board explaining the structure, duties and finances of CCS leading to a discussion of the viability of the Pavilion, future operating options and next steps.

There was a wide ranging discussion covering the service that the village might want at the Pavilion and a number of suggestions which the Directors will consider.

Steve Bradbury announced the result of the vote on the Special Resolution to limit the number of Directors to eight which was 118 in favour (92.2%), 4 against and 6 abstentions. Motion carried.

The Directors then all stepped down and the Company Secretary, Gordon Fleming, announced the results of the election for Directors.

The following candidates were elected:

Philip Ayles 100 votes
Geordie Barrie 65 votes
Stephen Bradbury 83 votes
Gordon Fleming 74 votes
Debbie Lloyd 60 votes
Matt Malloy 76 votes
Catherine McDermott 89 votes
Luke Stacey 69 votes

Ian Horne, Kevin McDermott and Jayn Oliff were not elected.

Steve Bradbury congratulated the Directors on their election and thanked the unsuccessful candidates for standing and expressed his hope that they would be available to use their skills to help CCS over the coming period.

The Meeting was then closed.

This was the inaugural Annual General Meeting held on 5th February 2026

03/02/2026

The Agenda and Voting Forms have been sent to Members of Castlethorpe Community Space CIC prior to the AGM in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday. However, there have been a number of rejections from the registered email addresses.

If you are a Member and have not received the email, please check your spam folder and also make sure you allow [email protected] as a legitimate email. Alternatively you can use the online Voting Form to vote for the Special Resolution and to elect the Directors at https://forms.gle/oxXYRku2Xjhttcb87 Voting closes at 5pm on Wednesday 4th February.

Each member can only vote once but if you share an email address with your spouse or partner they can use this email address to vote as well.

The meeting will be livestreamed on the Parish Council YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/-m9u but if you want to speak, you will need to come to the Village Hall.

10/01/2026

First Annual General Meeting of Castlethorpe Community Space CIC
7.30pm Thursday 5th February at the Village Hall

All members are invited to attend our first AGM as above.
You will remember that our company, CCS, was created so that the administrative work of The Pavilion was separated from the Parish Council which built and owns the building.
As such, CCS has its own directors who are Steve Bradbury (interim Chair), Philip Ayles, Russell Forgham and Ian Horne. Gordon Fleming is the Company Secretary and is also a director.
The Directors
There must be a minimum of three directors, according to our Articles of Association, and we will be suggesting that we set a maximum of eight for practical reasons.
The directors will be standing down at the AGM but, with the exception of Russell who is retiring, will offer themselves for re-election.
The directors are responsible for maintaining the interior of the Pavilion, for selecting a tenant and putting a lease in place, helping the tenant if required - for example, they assembled the furniture, collected the picnic tables, put up signs, boards and TV and installed the CCTV - and then ensuring the tenant complies with the Agreement. When rent is received, the directors will decide how to use it for improvements to the Pavilion or for other community improvements.
The frequency of Board Meetings varies. It has been as often as weekly but more often it is only as needed though we exchange email and messages regularly.
Although this may seem off-putting, we really do need some new directors to share the load and, when things settle down, hopefully our duties will be lighter.
If you would like to help to run CCS as a director, please send an email to the Company Secretary at [email protected] by 5pm Friday 30th January. You must be a CCS Member and you will need another Member to second you.
Resolutions
If you have a resolution you would like to put to the AGM, please send it to the Company Secretary by 5pm Friday 30th January with the names of the proposer and seconder.
Proxies
If you would like to appoint a Proxy to represent you at the AGM, you must inform the Company Secretary at least one day before the Meeting. If you wish the Chair to act as your
proxy, please send your voting instructions to the Company Secretary at least one day before the meeting.
Attendance
Only Members or their proxies may attend the AGM. Members must bring their individual membership cards so couples must bring one each. Proxies should bring their letter of proxy.
Agenda
The Agenda for the meeting, including a report to members from the Board, nominations for directors and resolutions, will be sent to you prior to the meeting.
Gordon Fleming
Company Secretary
Email: [email protected]