MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOUGHTON
VILLAGE CARAVAN
Date
of Meeting: Friday 15th June 2007
Meeting
opened at 20.10
Present: Peter
(PA) and Lynne (LA) Agate
Angela (AJF) and Andrew
(ACF) Faherty
Kevin (KF)
& Debbie (DF) Fisher
Emad (EG) & Susan (SG) George
Pauline (PB)
& Bryan (BB) Bradley
Sandy Reid (SR)
Giles Luckett (GL)
Apologies: Frank
Reid (FR)
Moira
Saunders (Mrs MS)
Mark (MP) & Sue (SP) Pogmore
1.
Election of Secretary and Vice Chairperson
The
committee extended their thanks and appreciation to Emad and Susan for their
valued contribution. Peter Agate agreed
to undertake the role as Secretary and Sandy Reid the Vice Chairperson role.
ACF
reported that Mark Solomon had resigned from the committee, all expressed their
appreciation of his involvement and contribution.
2. Minutes of Meeting of 6th
March 2007
Minutes
accepted.
3.
Matters Arising
Discussed
(Mrs MS) comments on last meetings minutes, the comments were noted although
the group agreed the minutes were a true record of events.
4.
Report from Treasurer (AJF)
Attached.
5.
Sound Equipment (KF)
Nothing
to report.
6.
Insurance for Events
Group
has been advised by our insurance company to compile our own H & S policy,
KF agreed to produce a draft to discuss with ACF.
7.
Post Events Review
14th
April 2007: Bowling (ACF)
3
lanes at Marham. 18 attended. Everyone agreed it was a good night, good
value and well worth repeating, although food did not meet with universal
approval.
29th
April 2007: Bluebell Walk (FR)
14
attended, most enjoyable. A donation of £50.00 sent to Water Aid following a
collection after the event. Our thanks
were extended to the Payne family for allowing us access to the wood.
12th
May 2007: Hugh Lupton Storytelling (SG)
Well attended. Event had been widely advertised. Portaloo ordered by MP at cost of £75, was
deemed a success although an additional £25 was required to insure against Fire
and Theft. The event made a small loss
(£34) but all who attended agreed it a very impressive and enjoyable
performance. As the event was attended
by people from outside the village it was decided to re invigorate the mail
shot in order to make these people aware of forthcoming events, SG to
investigate. ACF extended his thanks to
all who contributed to the event.
29th
May 2007: Pride in Norfolk (KF)
DF /
PA gave feedback from the EDP visit, Boughton was the first village to be
visited on the day. PA thought the
village gave a positive impression. The
group extended their thanks to KF for his excellent submission.
8.
Events Update
17
June 2007: Refreshments for Swaffham Pool Association Cycle Ride
Starts
at 9.30. To be placed by picnic table by
pond. Organisers will provide
squash. We can provide chairs.
23rd
June 2007: RSPB Talk (FR)
FR
and AJF met with Lee Cozens on 14th June and were impressed with her
proposals. 24 tickets have been sold to
date. Lee Cozens of RSPB will bring
sound equipment. Group to check
suitability of equipment for use at BVC events.
PA suggested Lee brings RSPB merchandise and information. SR to organise food, PB offered to
supplement. Refreshments to be held
afterwards in Church. 7p.m. start. A donation to be sent to RSPB, amount to be
decided post event, although all agreed a minimum of £50.
4th
August 2007: Champagne Tasting - Bubbles on the Green (GL)
GL
keen to pursue, agreed date. Majestic have a 1/3 off sparkling wine at present
so will order ASAP. Ticket to be priced at £ 10 each. Agreed a maximum of 50 tickets with all
monies up front. DF to organise
publicity. Brioche,
Strawberries/Raspberries considered to be a good idea. GL to organise Temporary Events Notice with
assistance from EG. GL/DF to sell tickets.
Fisherman’s
Tales (ACF)
No
further contact made, ACF passed to PA to pursue. PA will try to attend a presentation by
Maurice Witting and report back.
Ceilidh/
Barn Dance (DF)
No
further progress, group decided this was to be deferred until next year. DF
given further contacts
Society
for the Protection of Architectural Buildings (PA)
PA
has contacted the group however they are not active in this area and are
therefore unable to provide a talk.
Christmas
Wine Tasting (GL)
Set
date for Saturday 24th November 2007.
Cinema
(KF)
KF
to investigate, possible trial run in October followed by a 'themed' screening
in December/January.
Quiz
Night (EG)
Confirmed
date as 19th January 2008.
Venue Wereham? EG requested money
is allocated to a village project with a proportion going to a charity of his
choice.
Village
History (MS)
Although MS has resigned from the BVC he still wishes to conduct
interviews in the summer, with the assistance of KF.
Carol Singing (SR/SG)
SR will set date in near future.
Luminarias (SG)
Would like to proceed with this event again although the insurance will
not allow us to leave the luminarias burning all night. SG to investigate further and possibility of
hot chestnuts.
Other
Ideas Raised
Caribbean
Event with Steel Bands (AJF)
Milliner’s
event?
?
August bank Holiday Jazz Picnic event –MP reports has links with a band that would play for 3
hours at £60 per head. ?next year
Scarecrows
in week of Open Gardens (PA) – East Anglian tradition and would allow child
involvement. Try for next year. PA will try to find expert to advise.
Stargazing
- telescope evening (SG) – deferred to? March 2008
Moth
Breakfast – set Moth traps then do morning tour and then have breakfast. SG to explore for next year.
Origami
evening
Calendars.
AJF has quote from Dolphin Designs - £6 per calendar with no minimum run
size. Landscape desk calendar would be
£3. FR raised idea of calendar with
drawings put together by children.
Richard
Brooks Wildlife Photographer does slide shows (AJF). David Mason in Barton Bendish also worth
approaching (MP&SP)
?Angela
Lankfer afternoon BBQ demo – FR to ask Paul Coulten. DF will discuss with Angela.
Easter
Egg Hunt next year or Treasure Hunt
Link
Romania Shoebox Appeal– SG asking for help as now working full time.
Elgood’s
Garden & Brewery Trip for 2008 (MP)
Racing
Video Evening – suggested by Ollie.
9.
Publicity Update (DF)
Decided
to make use of the new publication ‘Speak up!’ to publicise events, DF to make
contact.
10.
Any Other Business
None
11.
Date of AGM and next meeting
Friday
3rd August 8 pm at Winward
Meeting
closed at 22.31