HORTON KIRBY VILLAGE SOCIETY
Minutes of the Committee
Meeting held at 17 Rashleigh Way on
1. APOLOGIES - None
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PRESENT Ken Allart, Stephen Allport, Richard Costley,
David Crowhurst, Graham Edwards, Phil Gough, Kerry Pitcher,
4.1 The only significant issues discussed at the AGM were the usual
litter problems and the possibility of a bus shelter at the entrance to
Westminster Field. The Committee felt that a bus shelter or seat would be
another item open to vandalism and would in any case be detrimental to the
rural scene.
4.2 David advised that Anita Cockrill had tendered her resignation
from the Committee citing the reason as dissatisfaction with the way the EGM
planned for 18th March had been cancelled at the last moment. The
Committee members were very upset to hear this and expressed their dismay that
a long standing, dedicated and very much appreciated member of the committee
was to be lost. It was hoped that she could be persuaded to reconsider her
resignation. David said that he would speak to her.
4.3 The EGM was to have been held to consider amending the constitution
regarding the method of nominating members for committee posts. It was resolved
that the proposed amendments should be put to a future EGM as envisaged by the
decision taken at the meeting on 16th February 2005. A form of words
for the proposed amendment was discussed and it was agreed that the following
would be suitable:
‘Nominations shall be made in
writing to the Chairman during the three weeks prior to the AGM and will also
be accepted from the floor of the AGM. All nominations to be signed by the
nominee and two other members.’
It was agreed that an amendment was required
simply to bring the constitution in line with what has become normal practice
and an EGM would be held at some stage prior to the next AGM.
It was noted that in any case the Committee
could c-opt additional members onto the committee at any time to fill vacancies
None
6.1
Current Account £2028.14
6.2
Church Account 3026.04
6.3
Graham proposed that a contribution of £17 be made to the promoters of the
Rakes Progress Applause event at the Village Hall to offset part of the loss
made by the event. This was agreed.
Good progress made on the
burial ground clearance work.
Adopt a street for litter
picking was discussed and it would appear most streets will be covered.
Quiz 4th March –
Good profit of £336 made.
Walk 20th March –
Great day had by all.
Litter picking – cold day!,
but good effort. Agreed that high viz jackets should be provided for those that
asked for them.
7.1 Murder Mystery 23rd
April – David reported that 63 tickets sold to date. Need to try and get up to
80. Agreed that raffle would be included.
7.2 Village Fayre 11th
June. Sub committee have matters in hand but need to find more people to man
stalls on the day to spread the load.
7.3 Summer Concert 2nd
July – date confirmed with 2 girls, 1 tenor and the pianist subject to final
agreement with the church
7.4 Garden safari – date
agreed as 8th July. David has list of garden owners to contact who made promises last year.
7.5 Walks – next date
agreed as 1st May
7.6 Snap Disco – Ken to
see whether any progress has been made on this issue with the local police
7.7 Outings – dates
confirmed as 23rd August for family outing and 7th
September for seniors. Camber Sands suggested as family destination and
Brighton again for seniors.
7.8 Mid year Meeting –
agreed that Applause event ‘At the Hop’ be booked. Suggested that meeting be
held at 7.30 with entertainment at 8pm.
7.9 Entertainment 10th
December. Ken reported that it would be a new play entitled ‘Born to Run’
7.10 A replacement event for the January 2005 Time of Our Lives Theatre
production discussed. Will await the Applause program.
9.2 Awaiting further news of progress on Church
Redecoration plans
10.1.1 There is a sum of £50
outstanding from HKVS to the Youth Club for equipment purchased. Graham to
visit youth club to discuss.
10.2 Garden Competition – Kerry said this will be
judged with Cathy around the end of
May beginning of June
10.3 Flower Festival at the church, 15 – 19th
September. It is hoped that Adriano will perform, assisted by 2 female members
from GSM. It would be preferred that the concert can be on Saturday 17th.
10.4 The Parish Council has been offered the Heathside
grounds behind the village hall.
10.5 Churchyard gardening/maintenance days on
first Saturday in each month.
10.6 The events which took place during Sunday
along Lombard Street were discussed.
Stephen undertook to take informal legal advice regarding the meeting of
travellers at Oak Farm Stud Farm.
Thursday 26th May
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MEETING CLOSED AT 10.45pm.