Attendees: Jessamy Saltmarsh, Celia Holt, Chris Ingham (chair), Emma Hunter, John Gale, Roderick Duncan, Fiona Bills, Katie Princewright.
Apologies: Mary Burr, Michelle Parsons.
Date & Time of Meeting: 6pm 23rd October 2025
- Committee Membership: Two new members of the village attended the meeting and hope to be voted in at the AGM in November
- Matters Arising: Chris read through 2 sets of minutes from August and September and matters arising were dealt with. A typo concerning the transfer of funds into the New Hall account should read £12,500 and this was corrected on Jessamy’s minutes. The target amount for the July sports day was questioned and Roderick wondered if a separate day for the fete might be better.
- Finance: Hilary had audited the accounts for Jessamy ready for the end of year. Chris is to sign them soon. Jessamy had sent out all papers before the meeting and took queries. There is £6545.74 in the VH Instant on line account; £364.54 in current account; Fixed Term Deposit=£30,402.02; New Hall =£12,340.9 Instant on line; 32 Day Notice account =£36,725.17; Reserves =£5k. Totalling £91,512.61.
- Health and Safety: Trees on the field may be need some attention. Roderick is keeping an eye on them and also looking at the boundary. John will have a look and contact Guy with a view to getting in touch with Wills Estate. A fire alarm service is due.
- Trusteeship of charity: Celia has investigated what is required now that she has finally found the Deeds of the Village Hall at last. The PC held an extraordinary meeting to discuss ownership and they have offered to pay towards fees incurred to get new, revised deeds completed quickly. As a result, we need to
co-opt new trustees or representatives on to the committee at the AGM. Committee members will contact suggested individuals before the 11th November to ask if they are willing to be put forward to support the committee. - Boundary fence and biodiversity bid: Roderick explained about his bid on behalf of the cricketers for funding this project which will include scrapping shrubbery around the edge of the field and planting more hedging. Mike Hole had helped with the plan.
- Playground: Installation of the spinner has taken place at the cost of £610 and Chris will apply for funding from the Locality budget to cover costs. A new bin has been purchased for us by the PC and now needs installing. The car park fencing has still not been mended and some of the playground fencing also needs attention.
- Lettings Dog training sessions are now reduced. Jessamy will email Tracy to find out more. A First Aid training course took place in October. Yoga takes place twice a week and Bowls once a week. The Café Stop continues into October and possibly November, after which it will be reviewed.
- Future Events
Festive Chocolate Bingo is our next event and will be organised at our meeting on 11th November after the AGM: Date Sat 6th Dec from 3-6 pm Posters and flyers -Katie offered to design these and Jessamy will organise professional printing. Chris will deliver posters around village. Facebook -Celia. Website – Emma CB8 Magazine deadline -we may have missed it. Raffle -Chris Mulled wine, mince pies -Jessamy Chocolate prizes -Jessamy Books/bingo tickets -Julie will have details but someone needs to take responsibility for this. Caller -John Music -background The hall needs decorating before the day and all hands are necessary.
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Roderick mentioned other funding /activities available.
Date of next meeting
AGM Tuesday 11th November at 7 pm Committee meeting to follow.