3 June 2009
BRUNSWICK SQUARE CENTRAL LAWN ASSOCIATION
Meeting held on 3 June 2009 at 11 Brunswick Square
Present:
Jim Procter (Chair), Freda Caulkett (Treasurer), John Gannon, Anthea Graham, Harry Gleadow (Vice Chair), Amanda Procter (Min. Sec), Chris Prosser, Terry Robson, Margaret Robson, Robert Simpson, Leslie Venon (Secretary), Martyn White, Ursula Windsor,.
1) Apologies for Absence
Russell Steel, Stephen Prosser, Ken Bellis, Eva Harvie,
2) Minutes from the Meeting held on 28 April
The minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Proposed by Ursula Windsor, seconded by Harry Gleadow. A list of documents thought to be missing to be attached to these minutes. (Terry to provide).
3) Matters Arising
a) Tree Survey
Nicholas Totty has researched suitable Companies, Jim to arrange this.
b) Maintenance Log
It was not known if Russell had created this yet.
c) Tree Carving
In progress – awaiting advice from tree survey as to suitability of tree.
d) Entrust
Jim to contact Entrust to see if they had copies of any of our documents,
e) Bins
The collections had commenced, but it appeared that one bin was being missed. Jim to talk to Enterprise.
f) Storytelling in the Garden
GCC had not taken up the offer for this year. Jim/ Margaret/ Christine to meet to discuss the feasibility of the Library being interested. Martyn mentioned that there was a poet in residence in St Michael’s Tower, and that they could contact the Civic Trust.
g) Memorial to Peter and Beryl Kennedy
Christine to email a copy of the invoice for the tree to David Kennedy.
h) Benches
There were now four benches missing or broken beyond economic repair. It was proposed that the price of non-wooden ones be investigated. Harry said he would do this.
4) Treasurers Report
See Attached – £1000 had been received from GCC as part of this year’s grant. There was also a further £100 to come from CCCP for the loan of the marquee, and £30 for the use of the lawn for the Art Fair.
5) Fund Raising
a) Jim, Leslie, John and Christine would investigate and organise some kind of music event.
b) Tea Party – 4 July
Freda would arrange with Amanda to collect the teapots from the WI as she would not be able to.
Freda also had some vouchers for cakes which she would pass on. Terry would make some scones.
Harry had a fridge we could use.
Margaret would try to get some books
Harry and Jim would erect the Marquee
All to provide Raffle prizes
6) Garden Maintenance and Management
a) Wild Meadow
This was now growing well. It was agreed that there should be a sign explaining to the public what it was. Christine said she would arrange it.
b) Hanging Baskets
These were now ready to go up. Jim and Terry would do this as soon as the watering commenced. Jim and Leslie would prepare a press release.
7) Correspondence
There had been written comments received as a result of the surgery. Jim and Harry would compose a response to points raised.
8) Any Other Business
Barbeque Lesley suggested that we hold a barbeque as a social event for the community. Those attending to bring suitable food and drink!! All agreed, the date to be late June, to be confirmed by Leslie dependant on weather. Robert would let his congregation know as well.
Notice Board Jim to sort out lock so that Christine could update it regularly.
Croquet Jim to ask Russell if it was feasible.
Summer Praise Robert thanked those who helped to arrange it and for coming to the event.
9) Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on 4 August 2009
The following meeting will be held on 5 October 2009
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Amanda Procter, BSCLA Minutes Secretary
amanda.procter@blueyonder.co.uk
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