LEIGH UPON MENDIP GOLDEN JUBILEE COMMITTEE

Minutes of the eighth meeting held at The Bell Inn, Leigh upon Mendip.

8.00 p.m. Tuesday 11th June 2002.

  1. The meeting was opened by the Chairman, John Phillips. Apologies for absence had been received from Gill Baker and it was noted that June Wolstenholme was still in hospital.
  1. The minutes from the previous meeting were signed by the Chairman having been read and agreed.
  1. There were no matters arising.
  1. Treasurer’s report. Gill Baker had submitted details of the accounts, the current balance standing at £99.36 in credit.
  1. Disposal of balance. It was proposed and carried that a donation of £10 be given to Sue Radford in respect of the loan of the face painting equipment. The remainder of the balance is to be held in the account until the autumn when a tree will be purchased for the school and any residue then be retained for a possible future event.
  1. Disposal of remaining purchased items. Steve Anderson reported to the Committee that a box of Chocolates and 55 bars of Chocolate, which had been purchased had not been used. It was proposed and agreed unanimously that these items be donated to the Fair Committee for use as prizes in their forthcoming event.
  1. Parish Magazine entry. It was agreed that John and Steve submit an article for inclusion in the Parish Magazine recording details of the Jubilee celebrations and thanking all those who assisted.
  1. School tree. The Committee felt that an Ash (fraxinus jaspidea) would be suitable for planting at the school in the autumn. Pat Simpson to liaise to determine when and where planting to take place.
  1. Any other business. John Phillips proposed that a further event be held in the autumn to dispose of any residue of funds. Details to be determined at a later date.
  1. There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.45 p.m. The next meeting will be called in due course by the Chairman.