Present:
John (Chairman), Gill, Chris, Jo, Clare, Sally, Alan, Steve, Philippa, Pete, Louise, Ted, Jo,
Apologies:
Yvonne, Sandra, John, Gill
Previous Minutes (see website):
These were approved by all attendees
Chairman’s Report:
There were various communications/meetings with Council and we were again promised that they would undertake major improvement work to route M – Walters Lane. So far this has not been done. Jo has been chasing and has been told that Roddy Yapp has been contracted to do the work which is planned for May 18.
ACTION: John to contact Roddy to check if this is correct and when work will start.
If the work has not been contracted then all members will be emailed to get them to contact council.
We have been provided with a report from Carl Pickup of the Shropshire Wildlife Trust on Route G (top of Cramer Gutter field) on how this can be improved. An application for funding to support this work was submitted to Green Shropshire XChange (thanks to Lousie for doing this). Unfortunately this was unsuccessful.
A number of successful work parties were held July/August to clear routes (see website for details). Thanks to all who helped.
During 2017 the group committed over 60 hrs of volunteer work (not including meetings etc.).
Accounts:
Last years ending balance as of 29th March 2017 was 378.46 (bank)+ 46.10(petty cash)
There was no fundraising undertaken in 2017.
We received £150 grant on 20th Feb 2018 from Shropshire Council towards P3 group running costs. £44 from petty cash was deposited leaving a balance of £572.46 as of 1st May 2018.
Officers:
Trustees – Chris proposed that all attending to be elected as Trustees (see Present for list of names
Seconded by Clare Ratcliff
Chairman – John Sutton
Secretary/Treasurer – Chris Bargman
Proposed Clare, Seconded Lousie
The AGM was formally closed and the meeting then went on to discuss activities for 2018.
Improvement Projects
Crammer Gutter (across top of field)
It was agreed to try to apply for Tesco funding through their Groundwork scheme. Landowners written permission is required.
ACTION: Chris to forward copy of Landowners Permission Form to Carl Pickup (SWT)
ACTION: Gill to start to complete application
ACTION: Louise to email Gill copy of the application sent to Green Shropshire XChange
Prescott – Detton
Has been damaged by tractor use.
ACTION: Clare to raise issue with RW
Nunnery Lane
Could use small grant from Hopton Parish Council but will need a load of stone
ACTION: John to ask RK if they are able to provide us with stone
Route from Cleeton over hill
Need to do more way marking.
ACTION: John to ask RK if they can supply some posts. A work party will then be arranged
Bank Top Farm to Musbatch
Needs clearing. Could do some initial work to clear overhanging branches and then further clearance later in year after main bird nesting is over.
ACTION: Clare to contact Pearces to see if they are OK for this.
High Lane to Bromdon
Needs route markers and improvement to a gate.
ACTION: John to arrange a work party if we can get some posts.
The Tangles
Needs work party to clear this route
ACTION: Work party to be arranged later in year (after main nesting is over)
Hinton
Centre section needs drainage improvement work. This will require piping and stoning. Estimate cost approx £1000. Will need fund raiser to be able to fund this.
Factory Lane to Detton-Prescott
Is better and current owners seem supportive. Does need improvement around gate (very wet).
ACTION: John to talk to owners when an opportunity orrises to discus how this could be improved.
Fund Raiser Quiz
It was agreed to hold a “summer solstice quiz night”. Tickets £8 per person. Format similar to the successful quiz we held in 2016.
Proposed dates 15 or 16 June as Cleeton Village Hall.
A ploughman’s type lunch will be provided
ACTION: Steve to ask Yvonne to check on availability of hall
ACTION: Jo/Sally offered to organise food.
ACTION: When date agreed Clare to create and circulate poster and promote on Facebook page.
ACTION: 5 Quiz rounds plus 1 picture round – Chris, Pip, Louise, Pete (picture round), Yvonne, John/Gill to come up with ideas for a round each.
Meeting Closed