| Minutes of Meeting of Fairwarp Community Society held on 28 July 2014 | |
| Attendees | Russell Davison, Lorne Duncan, Alan Foskett, Penny Handley, Jan Holford, Jan Kemsley, Louise Kentish, Doug Ridley |
| Apologies | Jeremy Hill, David Ridley, Lolita Reeves, Caroline Shaw |
| Date: | 28 July 2014 |
- Minutes and Matters Arising
The minutes from 25th June AGM & mini-committee meeting afterwards were signed as being a correct record.
- Membership/ Subscription Renewals/Concessions
PH – Membership stands at 170 if comps & concessions inc brings it to 213. 89 lapsed members to chase gently.
FCS is now approx £3,600 in credit with subs money coming in fast.
- Website
JK & LK meeting with Tony Lowry tomorrow re format & photos.
- QEII Field
RD – Architects meeting on Thursday to discuss interior plans.
Cricket & Croquet Day on 9th August will include one minute’s silence for the late Audrey Billington who was always v supportive.
- MPC
WDC trying to withdraw “meals on wheels” by Apetito – not sure how many villagers would be affected.
Bus survey – JK to include in next newsletter.
AF – 130 attended meeting re proposed options for new housing in Maresfield. Votes indicated preference for sites of smaller developments. Exhibition in Parish Office until 16th August.
- Information Pack
JK has started updating & will get quote from Heather Dewhurst.
- Events
9th August – Cricket & Croquet Day
18 October – QEII Field Barn Dance
Tbd – Autumn Church Yard Clean Up – need 50+ so recruiting to start asap
15th November – FCS Quiz Night RD & AF away.
7th December put up Christmas Tree on the Green
14th December – Children’s Xmas Party. FVHMC have agreed to waive fee this event.
Diary Meeting for 2015 to be arranged – JK
- AOB
Grit Bin for Oldlands Corner – still waiting for one at A22 end of Old Forge Lane & some doubt as to placing & usage & maintenance so FCS not funding at the moment.
Hon Sec Role – new list to come
Trees – Christ Church looking to open up the churchyard inc removing yew/fir trees if Diocese agrees. Too much clearance will cause increased traffic noise.
Fracking/Solar Power – all rules changing no meeting to be arranged yet.
Keir money – RD to provide quote for fingerpost to the church & give details of this & one for QEII Field to PH so forms can be completed.
Data Protection Act – any confidential material will have to be given to DR & LD by hand as they do not have their own email addresses.
Next meeting date on 6th October at Russell’s, Forest Lodge
