07/06/2026
To round off Volunteers Week (https://volunteersweek.org/) we’d like to make a post highlighting some of the work our dedicated team of volunteers at Heron Court carry out.
You’ll no doubt be aware that over the past two years the Friends of Heron Court have worked tirelessly, either in coming together for organised workparties or giving of spare moments, quietly and in their own time to maintain and landscape the grounds, or chip in with painting and decorating the interior.
The Friends team is made up of snooker club members and local residents, including a number of our immediate neighbours.
Did you know though, that Rugeley Snooker Club itself is run entirely by volunteers? The Committee and Trustees all have day jobs and other commitments. As custodians of the club and our stunning building, we seek no personal gain, giving of our time to protect this small but significant corner of Rugeley’s heritage and indeed that of the sport of Snooker.
Volunteers come together to make every decision it takes to keep club and building going. They work independently to staff the bar, buy the stock, maintain the tables, empty light meters, do the banking, maintain the finances, perform all necessary correspondence, maintain online presence, organise events and fundraisers, stage performances, liaise with external agencies and the list goes on and on.
Often, volunteering can amount to a full time job, even on top of a full time job, such is the passion among our small but dedicated team.
Shortly, as a result of all the voluntary work that has been carried out at Heron Court Hall, you will begin to see some very visible changes. We have succeeded in raising sufficient funds to complete the first of two stages of roof renovation, a project that will in time help to safeguard our building from the top down. Following this we will look to address stonework.
We’d like to thank everyone who has contributed in any way to this project, whether it be those who helped organise and staff the events staged over the past two years - and all who visited and donated, to those working tirelessly behind the scenes, however many hours you put in - every minute is appreciated, adds up and contributes to all we do here.
This year, we celebrate 175 years of Heron Court Hall.
Without our volunteers we could not possibly have made it this far.
If you would like to become involved with the Friends of Heron Court Hall, whether it be painting and decorating, gardening - even adopting a planter to maintain - or if you have any other skills you feel you could lend to our cause please do send us a message.
