Alison Courtney (Fabric Officer) – (AC)

Duncan Thomas – DT

Eileen Spooner – ES

Paula Moore – PM

Alastair Macorkindale (Treasurer) – AM

Paul Turnbull

Jane Wheeler

·      PT has not yet had a discussion with Gunthorpe Village Hall in respect of a joint precept being raised by the Parish Council but hopes to update at the next meeting.

·      Gift Aid forms to cover repeat donations have been downloaded by AM and passed on to DT. They will be available to others on request

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AM

·      The total, including pledges, still stands at approximately £44,000.

·      DT obtained a quote for printing the Bale Christmas Card from Newprint but is waiting for clarification as to whether more than one design can be used in a bulk order. It was agreed that the cards would be too expensive if ordered in a smaller quantity and DT will chase so that a decision can be made as soon as possible. DT is working on ideas for the design.

·      Summer Fun 16.7.16 – PM reported that the event was deemed to be a success, with 26 tickets sold and approximately £300 raised. The money will be paid into the general Village Hall account, to be transferred to the Development account if necessary. The event is likely to repeated (as Spring Fling) next year when it is hoped that a convenient date can be found in order to have a sell-out evening (i.e. 36!)

·      Tractor Run 18.9.16 – MD will get rolls, bacon etc but would like volunteers to contribute cakes for the afternoon. AM AC & PM offered to do this. The route for the run is to be confirmed but AC agreed to make “direction boards” for the day. Raffle prizes are needed.

·      The “Grand Draw” raffle – It was agreed that tickets would be £1 each (£5 per book) and there will be cash prizes only of £300, £150 and £50. PT will get quotes on ticket printing (3,000-4,000 tickets) and they will be on sale from September to December, with the raffle being drawn at Christmas Fish & Chips (9^th December).

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PT

·      AC will arrange this with the Council, including 4-weekly collection of recycling.

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·      It was agreed that, as the development was now moving along well, meetings should be once a month (2^nd Sunday of the month). Extra meetings would be convened only if there was something time-critical which needed to be discussed/agreed.