Present:

Steve Holmes - Chairman	
Andy Hall				 
Alan Weddercopp					 
Alan Stoodley - Secretary			          
Gareth O'Rourke					       
Bob Kemble						           
Alwyn Lindley
Terry Hall - Ward Councillor
Judy Cottrell
Jane Baker
Phil Parker
Carol Kemble
PC. Denis Griggs - Community Police Officer

Apologies:
Nick Graves

The members and guests were welcomed and apologies duly accepted.

The previous minutes were reviewed and a change was made from "Memorial Map" to "Community Map" otherwise 
the minutes were accepted.

Mrs Alwyn Lindley was welcomed and elected onto the committee.

Community Police Officer.

This Item on the agenda was taken first to allow PC Griggs to leave early as he was on duty.

He was specifically attending to discuss the situation at Pikes Crescent / Haines Park.  He advised that he had made several 
visits to the site and that on those occasions he had observed no significant problems.  He accepted however that no doubt 
some problems do exist and he will continue with his visits.

If Problems are observed PC Griggs asked to be contacted via the main Police Station number of 337911.  
A message can be left on his voice mail if he is not on duty or if it is of an urgent matter then any available officer
 would assist.  PC Griggs was thanked for his valuable time.

Events Next Year - Haines Park and other ideas.

Volunteers and Ideas for an Easter Event were discussed.  An "Easter Egg Chase" type of event was suggested and Jane, 
Gareth and Alan agreed to meet in the New Year to decide a way forward.

Friends of Vivary / Wilton Lands

It was reported at the meeting that the Flower Show had requested use of Wilton Lands for parking for the Flower Show 
for the 2004 event.  This was received with dismay as the Association has campaigned to prevent parking there and has stated 
that this kind of request is exactly what would happen.  The Bowls Club was considered to have complied with the terms of 
their license but with the Golf Club it was not.  It was agreed that the Association would keep pressure on the Council to seek 
alternatives and to try to evolve a satisfactory solution.

It was also pointed out at the meeting that Britain in Bloom competition embraces all areas of the park and that allowing parking 
on the park could jeopardise Taunton's efforts.

Barnardos

Plans to be submitted shortly.  It was suggested that the WSCA should meet with the planners to discuss.  The listed state of 
Blagdon Lodge was not available at the time of the meeting but should be available shortly.  Mrs Lindley expressed concerns 
over high rise buildings overlooking existing properties.  It was agreed that this was an issue but that the situation was unclear, 
hopefully the now imminent plans would reveal the extent of the problem.  Alan Weddercopp offered to talk to the Council and
Developers to check that procedures are in place to ensure problems are avoided with regard mud on the roads.

Cycle Path Cherry Tree Lane  

Concerns are still being expressed regarding the safety in the lane due to wayward golf balls. However the Council have carried 
out a risk assessment which deems the lane to be safe. It was agreed that the Association could only monitor the situation.

It was noted that a rustic fence has now been erected along the lane.

Crossing Trull Rd 

PC Griggs was advised on observations regarding speeding on Trull road but had no knowledge of action at this stage.

Wilton Orchard Parking.

The £1.70 per day parking charge has caused under usage of this parking facility and has increased the parking problems 
elsewhere and compounded already problem areas.  Phil offered to write to John Lewis who is in overall charge of parking.
 
Community Map

Community Map to be positioned at Hammets Walk.  Efforts to be made for it's provision before the next AGM if possible.

Phil's Rambles

On hold until the Spring.  Members were asked to consider their thoughts.


Sherford Road Traffic 

Andy advised that the problems have abated of late.  Andy will monitor and advise if problems are ongoing.

Sherford Stream - Open Spaces

The Owner of the Overgrown area has been Identified and contacted with the Help of Dr. Kirby a resident of Queens Drive.  
After much discussion it was generally felt that to open up and improve this particular area might cause more problems than it 
would solve.  This particular part of the idea has been put on hold.

Newsletter

It was agreed that the Newsletter should be produced quarterly basis.  Delivery methods to be looked into but current system 
of members and volunteers would continue.  More help required and the issue should be raised at the AGM.

Being no other business the meeting closed at 9.30pm.

Date of AGM  Monday 24th November 2003 Wilton Church Hall.