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Criw Niwbwrch Cyf Minutes of General Meeting 16th April 2007 Present: Barrie Freeman (Vice Chair) Ken Bowler (Treasurer) 2. Matters Arising from the Minutes of the last meeting 4. The accounts for year ending December 2006 have been handed over
to the accountants. AOB 3. RR advised that Community Council reluctant to take on administration of All weather pitch. It was reported that Llanerchymedd’s pitch was originally funded by Shell and the community raised an extra £48K for a bigger and better pitch. Peter Rogers not invited to this meeting; Aled Roberts to be invited to next general meeting. 7. The cost of installing a steel frame for the stage is prohibitive.
Wooden structure etc costed in the region of £530 plus vat. Accounts
to be set up with Roberts’ Wood yard and Huws Gray for potential
discounts. RR to approach Roberts’ for quote. 3. Building Progress Update The electrician appointed by Ellis Williams requires fuller details
of positioning of sockets and other items. The fire alarm and break
points to be fitted as on plan. Meeting of building sub group to be
held at CJB’s on Tuesday 17th March 7.00pm to agree on above. NH reported on kitchen; Howdens’ to supply ash doors to match carcasses and an extra sink for handwashing still comes within budget at £1850. It was suggested that Anglesey Tiles of Llangefni be approached for kitchen wall tiles with coved edges for better cleaning. Gratings currently covering the outside of the windows to be cut to fit the shape of the new windows as some of these are to be fire exits. 4. Finance It was reported that the disco made a profit of £54.25 and the raffle a profit of £329. Many thanks to all who helped with these fundraising events. 5. Activities a) Car Boot Sale This to be held on Sunday 13th May from 8 – 1. It was agreed that not holding it on a bank holiday weekend would be better. Rota: Nia, Chris, Martin, Helen, Liz, Glenys, Lorraine. Arrangements to be made nearer to the date. Bingo – it was agreed to hold a prize bingo session once the hall is up and running. Query expressed over license needed for cash bingo. TH to find out from committee of Aberffraw village hall how they organise the cash bingo sessions they provide. b) Children’s Activities The “Bocswn” session to be held on 12th April at the school was unfortunately cancelled at the last minute. However, face painting, a craft session and rounders were put on by volunteers and 30 children enjoyed themselves for a 2 hour session. As well as our usual volunteer force, 2 new volunteers, Louise and Bethan, were welcomed. It looks likely at the moment that applying for Cymorth play grant will have to be temporarily shelved as the shortfall in monies allocated by the grant funders makes it too expensive for CN to find the extra amount. c) Youth Club As yet Enid Williams and CJB have been unable to arrange discussion
re funding of Youth Club activities to be held once the centre is open. Environment Wales pre - application and application forms for funding of landscaping of the grounds – appear onerous. LW reported that at a recent Community Council meeting, Efan Milner advised that AONB had monies to be allocated for community use. A meeting was arranged between EM/LW/CJB to investigate whether landscaping of EB’s grounds could be funded via AONB. EM is keen to support CN’s application. One tender is all that is required and if CN’s application to be received by May 17th prior to panel meeting on 18th May is successful, the money can be drawn down almost immediately. “Gerddi Twt” to be asked to tender. Also “Menter Fachwen” to be approached with a view to using their expertise in provision of garden furniture etc. All committee members to keep a log of all the volunteer time they put in; attendance at general meetings, informal meetings, phone calls etc to be logged and forwarded to CJB for inclusion with costings for AONB application form.
CN has been successful in securing funding from above for 2 part time project worker posts, due to start in September 2007. Free advertising for these posts to be via various organisations eg Children and Young People Information Service, Dan Dor etc. Job description, person specification and other documentation to be prepared, prior to advertising. HT to email CJB with JD appropriate to the posts. Big Lottery Application to this to be put on hold temporarily as it does not appear to be appropriate for the type of items that we require. 7. Our Current Situation CJB advised the meeting of the need for all members to continue to be positive. So much has been done and although there is still so much to do, we must ignore people who try to discourage our efforts. Winning the support of the youth group will go a long way to helping to maintain the Centre. 8. Any Other Business 1. It was agreed that a blanket newsletter drop re current situation and proposed activities once Centre is up and running, be made to all the residents of Newborough. The same information to be included in Community News, Holyhead and Anglesey Mail. 2. CJB reported that she was unable to access the phone number of Champion Sparks Plugs that may have tables/chairs available for CN as a result of the factory closure. RR to obtain phone number. 3. CN is eligible to apply to Community Chest for a grant for up to £1K for year 2006/07. It was suggested that mats for gymnastics/yoga etc could be requested. Kerry Singleton may have catalogue with these items; HT to follow this up. 4. There is still some question over the pool table, table tennis table and play equipment currently held on the premises of PJI that CN should be able to access. A letter to be formally written via Cylch ti a fi etc. 9. Date of next Meeting Monday 21st May 2007 Liz’s house – Bod Iorweth, Chapel Street 7.30pm Please bring these minutes with you |