Present: Steve Holmes - Chairman
Jean Allgrove - Mayor 
Phil Parker - Treasurer 
Alwyn Lindley            
Gareth O'Rourke - Vice Chairman 
Andy Hall 
Mr. Michael Dare 
Alan Stoodley - Secretary 
Nick Graves 


Apologies Bob Kirby 
Alan Wedderkopp 


The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and a number of amendments where suggested. 
The secretary agreed to amend the minutes in line with the discussion, which took place. 


Agenda Item 3: Summer Event:


It was agreed that the date for the summer event would be the Saturday the 11th of September. 
Ideas for the event were aired and the following were thought worthy of consideration. 
A fete based function Local Association Stalls Parachute Game Face Painting. 
Options for Scouts and Cubs to run a refreshment stall - Nick to investigate this and feed back information to Steve. 
Puppets - Andy to investigate - However noise and power may be issues. 
Morris Men were considered Gareth has a contact and will investigate. 
Toilets were thought to be a definite requirement possibly there will be a need for two. 
Any other thoughts to be fed to Steve ASAP please. Agenda Item            


The licensing of the event will need to be investigated.            
In particular the ability to sell products on the site. AP: Steve H to investigate. 


Bad weather was a concern but the consensus was that if bad weather ensued the event may have to be cancelled. 


Haines Park Green. 


In order to make the land safe for children and offer protection for nearby residences from stray balls 
it was suggested that the committee could adopt as a project in partnership with the council hedge planting            
to five areas of the green. These areas are suggested as the top and bottom of the green parallel with Pikes 
Crescent and Trull Road. The other three areas are adjacent to each hammerhead of Haines Park. 


It was agreed that this would be taken up as a project. 


Mr. Dare raised the issue of the use of hard balls on the being used on Haines Park green. 
Steve Holmes will restate in the news letter the appropriate use of the land. 


Friends of Vivary Park / Wilton Lands. 
Steve to speak to Taunton Deane Parks department regarding Bowls and Golf club tournament dates. 

Steve advised that he was holding back from sending detailed information to councillor Meikle on the 
parking issues until the report form the consultant has been published. 

Item 5 - Sherford Stream 
The issues regarding this item were the overgrown hedges, street lights and a drain which 
crosses the path. 

Agenda Item 6 - Barnardos 

The grass verge in Churchill Way has been dug up by Western Power Distribution and has 
not been satisfactory reinstated. 

We have been advised that the work will be completed within two weeks. 

Agenda Item 7 - AOB 

Andy Hall raised the issue that the Church was doing a community audit. The            
basic principle was that the community would be asked what people would like to be improved in the community 
and how the Church can help improve things. The association was asked if they subscribed to the principle            
and an overwhelming yes was answer. 

Crossing on Trull Road. 
This is ongoing although we were advised that the crossing near the Civil Service is to go ahead. 
Notice Board. Phil to talk to the owners of Orchard House to advise the provision of the notice board. 

Funding. Phil to deal with funding issues. 

There being no other business the meeting was closed at 10 PM. 

The next meeting is scheduled for the 13th July 8.00 PM Wilton Church Hall.