Present:

Steve Holmes - Chairman
Jane Baker
Gareth O'Rourke - Vice Chairman
Phil Parker - Treasurer
Bob Kirby
Alan Wethercopp
Nick Graves
Alwyn Lindley
Alan Stoodley - Secretary

Apologies:

Andy Hall

The apologies were accepted. The previous minutes reviewed and subject to some clarification regarding the social housing at the 
Barnardos were agreed.

Matters arising:

Easter Event:

The following is a bullet point summary of the items discussed:

* Insurance - Gareth advised that he had made enquiries and the insurance would be in the order of £30.

* The Fire Brigade will need to be advised. 

* The event will need to be self-organised.

* Toilets may be an issue - Jane and Nick offered the use of their toilets if this would help resolve the problem.

* License issues - where do we stand? Would a letter to the Council constitute a contract?

* Community Policeman to be advised - Gareth to deal.

* The Church Hall has been booked on the day as a fallback in the case of unfavourable weather.

* Children will need to be accompanied by an adult.

* Ideally the grass should be cut the day before.

* Dog excrement problems will need to be considered.

Initially thoughts for activities included the following:

* Easter egg hunt - The eggs may take the form of paper eggs for hygienic and simplicity.

* Badge making.

* Painting activities.

* Bouncy Castle.

* Bat the rat.

* Egg and spoon races.
 
* Sack races.
 
* Three legged races. 


It was acknowledged that the above will entail a large amount of work in relatively short time scales. The events are a selection 
of what we could do but of course it was accepted that only some of the options might be taken.

Due to the amount of work involved it was agreed that Ad-Hoc meetings would need to be held by some of the committee dealing with 
the event only.

This to be discussed at the next meeting although by then time scales will be very tight. Any thoughts or actions in advance of this 
would be very valuable. If we could come to the next meeting with clear ideas then progress from there will be easier.


Parking at Wilton Lands.

This is an ongoing sore, it was agreed that we would write to the local press stressing all the relevant issues.

Alan Wethercopp also agreed to raise the issue.

Secretary's note: Subsequent to this meeting there has been some further movement on this issue and this will be raised at the next 
meeting.



Trull Rd Crossing.

It was suggested that the Police should again be approached regarding the provision of a crossing on Trull Rd near Mount Nebo. 
The fear is that it is the younger children who need to cross at this point leading to inherent dangers. 


Sherford Stream.
 
The path alongside Sherford Stream is in need of attention. However the owner is not at present known. When the owner is identified 
there may be scope for a project for renovation.

Two streetlights are currently not working - Alan Wethercopp agreed to deal.


Barnardos.

No further information at this stage.


Memorial Map.

The Memorial Map is now in place.


Notice Board.

Discussion took place with regard the notice board. The best location was thought to be by the Post box at Middle way. 
Consideration will need to take place with regard permission for its provision, the type of box, cost and subsequent maintenance. 


There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.30 p.m.


Date of the next meeting:

9th March 8pm Wilton Church Hall.