FLINDERS FOUNDERS

c/o Security House, High Street,

Donington, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 4TA

Tel: 07748474717

E-mail:

Website: www.community.lincolnshire.co.uk/FlindersFounders

President: Joanne Gisby

Minutes of Flinders Founders meeting held on Wednesday 12 January 2011 at Select Timber Offices starting at 6.15pm.

PRESENT: Joe Gott (JAG), Amy Bristow (AB), Mel Bristow (MB), Leah Bristow (LB), Lucas Inglis (LI), Alicia Inglis (AI), Joanne Gisby (JG), Margaret Wright (MW)

NOT PRESENT : Chelsea Probert, Nathan Hudson

1 Apologies for absence

No apologies received.

2 Minutes of last meeting

Signed as correct.

3 Matters Arising

Hoodies – AB, JG jhave paid. MB, LB, AI, NH still owe their £12.50.

MW has written to JC and MC.

Meeting with Catherine Buckley of Groundwork: Certificates of Practical Completion for pathway and fencing done so final Community Spaces Grant Claim has been sent in. Project management fees discussed CB will accept whatever FF agree to pay – after discussion it was agreed (JG proposed, MW seconded, all in favour) to pay £1500 and MW to write to Community Spaces asking that the remaining £1000 goes towards the bridge. Skate park surface CB brought some documents (schedules and diagrams) from Groundwork – these have been sent to Betteridge and Sills. CB confirmed that the offer from Groundwork to fit plates under the transition to the ramps still stands. CB no longer works for Groundwork so in future our communication will be with Keith Bourne.

First Aid Course: St John not happy for JG to run a course so MW to contact St John Ambulance head office to arrange a date in Feb half term or Easter hols.

4 Correspondence

Letter from Community Spaces confirming final grant claim has been received. Gary Marshall has been paid by Parish Council.

5 Finance Report

JG proposed that all expenses claim forms should be submitted and discussed at Committee meetings within a reasonable time. MW seconded. 7 in favour but MB considered any mention of time was unnecessary.

Expenses from MW & AB. Payment to TCHS for photocopying by cheque – MW to deliver. For future events fliers to every child not necessary and this will save on photocopying.

Accounts presented for Christmas Events. General Accounts presented. Latest bank statement – 09 December - shows £3005.38.

6 Public Relations Report

NH not present so no report.

After discussion it was agreed that LB should ask NH to contact MW as Village Newsletter report due next week and other publicity necessary.

AB offered to do the job if NH unable to continue.

JAG offered to update FF notice board in TCHS.

7 Grants and Funding

£15 from Community for laminates and £250 from Mandy Puttick for Christmas party have been received.

£22,500 from Recreation and £10,000 from Awards for All for half pipe and new skate equipment should be done now. JAG and MW to meet at 5.00 on Thursday 20 January at Select to do these.

Flash Fund for parking sign and PIP fro stationery to be done as well.

8 Teen Park

Teen Park has withstood the bad weather very well. Maybe a few plants lost.

JG challenged some young people riding bikes into the ditch garden. If anyone is seen doing this or any other type of vandalism they should be challenged and told police will be informed.

LI reported that the dirt ramps are very muddy. After discussion it was agreed JAG should ask his mum about limestone suppliers.

Ollie Cladd has asked about graffiti workshops in future – agreed no plans for now since focus should be half pipe. But in future we will consider a graffiti wall.

MW to contact Streetskape about half pipe phase to ask about relocating teen shelter, making good surface after moving equipment, the dodgy surface.

JAG asked if logs would have to be moved to accommodate half pipe – no.

9 Christmas Events debrief

Party – excellent. Prices keep at £1 adults £2 children. AI suggested taking photos of children with Santa, showing to parent/child and take orders and print off by end of event. All agreed this would be brilliant. JG suggested a change of venue to British Legion in order to have more room. JAG proposed investigating the idea before making a decision. JG to contact British Legion to arrange a meeting at British Legion to have a look and ask questions cost? setting up time? dates? decorations? rooms? etc

AB reported that Margaret Kenworthy expresses her concern about the Ruby Hunt Centre after party – not cleared up properly, sticky pads on walls etc. However they were not unhappy. No invoice yet received.

10 Bicker Wind Farm Launch Day

Tuesday 19 April in Easter holidays. Same format as before. MW to approach Primary School about electricity and do raffle. AB to organise BarBQ 30 sausages, 60 burgers, rolls from ASDA. NH order Bouncy Castle. JAG and LI to organise competitions. JAG to organise music. MB to find balloons. Posters to go out in March.

11 ITV fixers

Meeting with Josh on 22 December. Involves 16-25 year olds. Do FF want to lead a project? JG, AB, MB yes. After discussion agreed to tackle the problem of rural transport. JG to contact Josh to get further details and deadlines. JG to create a survey questionnaire to go to 16-25 age group via high schools, colleges, local groups.

12 FF members Outing

AB, JG apologised for not organising anything before Xmas. AB to put together a package and costs including Boston Bowl, Cinema and food. Use own transport. Possible date Friday 25 February.

13 Any Other Business

LB – letter from East Midlands in Bloom inviting to AGM and Seminar in Belper, Derbyshire – LI expressed an interest but no transport so declined but LI to go to next daytime event.

Date of Next Committee Meeting is Wednesday 16 February at 6.00 for 6.15 start.

The meeting closed at 8.05pm.