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WRENTHAM ANNUAL PARISH MEETING HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON MONDAY 19TH APRIL 2010 STARTING AT 8.10.P.M.
Persons Present;
The Chairman Mr David Reeves
Vice-
Councillors
Mr Philip Wright
Ms Alison Evans
Mr Stanton Sallows
Mr Keith Perry
Mr John Liddell
Mrs Gillian Innes
Mrs Sally Walker
Mr David Walker
Mr David Fletcher
The Clerk Mrs A. Day
Also Present; Suffolk County Councillor Mr. Tony Goldson and two members of the Public.
Apologies
Apologies were received from Mr Roger Middleditch and Dr. Drane and the Police.
The Chairman said that he was sorry to have received a letter from Mr Geoffrey Sallows resigning from the Parish Council. He has worked as a Clerk and a Councillor for over forty five years and he will be missed.
Minutes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on the 27"‘ April 2009
The Clerk read the minutes from the 2009 Meeting.
Matters Arising
There were no matters arising from the minutes.
Chairmans Report.
The Chairman reported on the Meetings attended during the past year, of SALC, and Southwold and Halesworth Safer Neighbourhood Team Meeting when issues were raised regarding speeding on the Southwold Road Wrentham and at the January meeting SNT priority was provided.
The issues were also raised to find something for children to do particularly in school holidays and a proposal to bring the Four Town Bus to Wrentham. This resulted in locality money being provided by District Councillor Mr J. Goldsmith and Suffolk County Councillor Mr T. Goldson for a speed gun and Mr Bourne of Southwold Pier providing £800 towards the cost of the Four Town Bus coming to Wrentham.
The Trusteeship of the Village Hall is being passed to the Parish Council who will become the sole trustees of the Village Hall. Committee Members to serve on the Village Hall Committee were becoming hard to find as is the upkeep of the hall. The documents are now with the charity commission awaiting final endorsement.
The Parish Council made a request that the lay-
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Wrentham are again entering the Best Kept Village competion this year and it is hoped that residents will assist by keeping their gardens and neighbourhood in good condition ready for the judging in June.
ln June the P.C. hosted a garden party to commemorate 42 years service given to the P.C. by Councillors Geoff and Stanton Sallows who have both been Parish Councillors, Town Hall and Village Hall Committee members during their long service. They also belong to many other different village associations.
Suffolk County Council has undertaken changes to the speed limits on the approaches to the village.
A successful village fete was held in August supported by many local organizations who were able to raise funds for their causes. A further village Fancy Hat fun Day with attractions is planned for August.
Wrentham Parish Website launched in February 2009. The site being maintained by Mrs S. Walker has received several people making enquiries and seeking information on past relations and village history etc. The web site has received over 2500 hits.
Links to local businesses has been added to the website and information regularly updated.
A proposal of thanks was given to Mrs Walker for all her hard work during the year on keeping the website up to date at all times.
First Responders has continued being supported by the Parish Council and District First Responders sponsoring training meetings are held ln the Village Hall.
Finally the chairman thanked Councillors for their support over the past year including S.C.C. Tony Goldson and District Councillor J. Goldsmith and the Parish Clerk for her work undertaken in support of the Parish Council.
Parish CounciI's Financial Report for the year ending 31” March 2010.
The Clerk read through the accounts and answered questions raised. The Accounts show a healthy balance for the coming year. The money held in the business saver account was passed to the Parish Council to hold by Wrentham Recreation Committee when the licence for the Recreation Area was taken over by Waveney District Council. The money is held for the upkeep of the Recreation Area. It was proposed by Mr S. Sallows and seconded by Mr D. Walker that the accounts for the year ending 31st March 2010 should be signed as a true record, Agreed.
To Receive Accounts of Wrentham Parochial Charities
On behalf of Dr. Drane who was unable to attend Mr S. Sallows a fellow Trustee to the Charity went through the statement of accounts.
To Receive Accounts of Wrentham Village Hall
Mr S. Sallows Treasurer to the Village Hall explained the accounts to the Meeting.
Reports from Local organizations
Mrs Brenda Townsend and Mr David Mansfield reported on behalf of the Royal British Legion.
The Branch was founded in 1926 covering Wrentham, Benacre, South Cove, Covehithe and Frostenden. Membership is low and letters have been written to encourage people to join.
Membership is not only for those who have been in armed forces.
The poppy appeal each year is well supported by the village and funds go to help
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The Chairman thanked Mr Mansfield and Mrs Townsend for attending.
St Nicholas Church Wrentham.
Ms. A. Evans said that the Reverend Leonard Payne is the sole Priest in charge of our benefice.
The Wrentham Band plays at the Christmas Carol Service and Armistice Day. The Church has no fundraising events planned and has not paid its quota for five years.
First Responders
Mrs Gwen Stockdale was unable to attend but sent her report.
Financial Support has been given during the past year from Southwold Lions, Adnams Brewery and various fundraisers.
The Responding teams thank Wrentham Parish Council for the free use of the Village Hall for training purposes for the lifetime of the Group. Two new recruits are being trained and will hopefully by the end of the year be qualified and ready to join the teams.
Two teams have now been set up to cover Wrentham, Uggeshall, Frostenden, Benacre , South Cove and Covehithe.
Overall there is an enthusiastic team that covers our Parishes whether they are trained volunteers or helping with the paperwork.
Good Companions Club
There are 41 members in the Club who meet every Monday afternoons between 2.00pm and 4.00pm at which different games are played including a scrabble table.
Every Christmas an outing is arranged with a meal at an Hotel.
One of the sources of income is Whist drives which are held once a fortnight in the village hall. This is open to non members.
The Club appreciates the village hall where they are able to hold their meetings.
Tennis Club
Membership has increased and this year it is hoped to enter three teams in the league.
Fundraising carries on throughout the year to pay off the loan received from Benacre
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Anyone wishing to join the club are most welcome and also to the fundraising events.
Bowls Club
The Bowls Club has again had a successful 2009 winning the Senior Club Competition and three members won All England Bowls at Skegness.
There being no other Business the meeting closed at 9.25pm
