Present:

Steve Holmes - Chairman
Carol Hobson – Treasurer
Alwyn Lyndley
John Dawson
Bob Kirby
Alan Wedderkopp
Gerry Atkinson
Alan Stoodley – Secretary

The previous minutes were reviewed and agreed subject to some minor alteration s regarding Jenny’s ordination at Wilton Church.

 

Easter Event:
The Easter Event is to be held on 15th April at Haines Park between 10pm and 12pm.
It seems that there will be slightly less races this year but none the less it is hoped that the following activities will make the event a great success:

3-Legged Race – Alan W to arrange ties:
Obstacle Race – Steve to arrange:
Egg and Spoon Race – Alwyn to organise:
Bat the Rat – Alan S to deal:
Hide the Easter Eggs – organisation of this to be decided at the April Meeting:
Face Painting – Debbie to oversee – Steve to discuss provision of paints with Gareth:
Craft Stall – Alwyn to organise:
Refreshments – Alan S to deal:

Last minute arranges for the day will need to be firmed up at the next meeting. 

Quiz Night:
The Quiz Night raised £61.31.  A £10 donation was made from this to the Village Hall. £11.30 was raised by the raffle.The date of the next Quiz Night was set provisionally as 17th June again 7.30 at the Church Hall.
Alex and Richard’s BMX Type Cycle Park facility:

Alan S advised the committee that he had advised Alex and Richard of three organisations with names of people who may be able to help with their venture these being Taunton Deane Environment Department, English Sport and the National Lottery. Alex and Richard to pursue with these people.

Highways:
The new parking arrangements have now been formally published. It is however understood that there has been at least one objection and as this will need to be investigated the implementation of the proposed new arrangements may be delayed.

 

Princess Margaret:
With the planning permissions for the Princess Margaret site finalised the building work is now well underway. So far the site has been well maintained, we will maintain a watching brief as the work progresses.

 

Bench Seat: 
The bench seat is to be provided at the top of Churchill Way as previously discussed.

 

Batts Park Tree Replacement:
Bob Kirby read a letter to the meeting regarding the replacement of the Wellingtonia tree damaged by lightning at Batts Park. The letter was very comprehensive, informative and gave all the reasons for the need for the tree to be replaced.

Bob was thanked for his considerable input and whilst it was accepted that the tree was a sad loss all agreed it’s replacement is essential to maintain the character of the avenue for future generations.

 

St Georges Church – Harvest Festival
It was suggested that it might be a good idea to combine the Associations Summer Event with the Church’s Harvest Festival. Whilst there was some sympathy with this idea after discussion it was decided that as the Association is a ‘neutral’ body with regard all aspects this may be a little insensitive. However the Association offered to help with the Harvest Festival activities.

A.O.B.

 

Future of the Civil Service Sports Club:
The future of the CCSC is in doubt and the meeting discussed the possibility of it being used for the benefit of the community in the future. Alan S to talk with Tony Constable MBE who is the Secretary of the Club to ascertain what is happening.

 

There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.30pm.

The date of the next meeting is 11th April 8pm Wilton Church Hall.