ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 12th May 2011
48. Present:
Councillors P Allen, (Chairman), B Rootham, (Deputy), A Campbell,
P Meadows-Jones, T Norton, and A McLaven (Clerk), Anne Lovely from the Libraries department of NCC, G Rowlatt
49.Apologies:
Apologies were received from Councillor Timms
50. Mobile Libraries
Anne advised the meeting that Northamptonshire County Council was facing serious cuts in the amount available to spend on libraries, they are already the cheapest in the County, and the next closest (Cambs) costs £1 per visit more. There have been discussions since last September about the reductions. 11 librarians have taken voluntary redundancy and another 6 compulsary redundancy. 8 libraries were facing closure but these have been kept open at the moment with a review of all 36 libraries in the county being undertaken at the moment. The mobile service has been cut from 4 vehicles on a 3 weekly rota to 2 on a 4 weekly rota. The vehicles will stay longer in one place and the vehicle will stay in Orlingbury from 17.55 to 18.20 on Wednesdays starting from 24th August. A lot of villages have 3 or 4 stops and in many cases these have been reduced. Discussion took place about working with community partners and the possibility of discarded books being used as small library in somewhere like the church or village hall. It was agreed that Anne would let us have any promotional material and that we would publicise the new times etc as much as possible.
51. Minutes of the meeting 14th April 2011
These were signed as a true and correct record, and the minutes of the Annual Parish meeting which had taken place before the ordinary Parish Council Meeting were read and confirmed as a true and correct record to be signed off at the next Annual Parish Meeting (5th April 2012).
52.Matters arising
52.1 42.1 Mr Lucy had advised the Clerk that the work will be done regarding the roof of the barn in Rectory Lane, but not until after the village fete. Clerk to write and express our concerns over the delay, especially as the fete means there will be lots more people and cars in the village, and more opportunity for accidents due to the loose slates .
52.2 42.2 The Street lights in Rectory Lane and Harrowden Road are still not working. The Clerk has withheld payment, but the lights still have not been repaired. E-on to be advised again. It was noted that the County are switching off street lights to save money.
52.3 42.3 The Borough Council have still not been in contact regarding the location of the Rectory Lane dog waste bin; the clerk to write as it would appear telephone conversations have not been effective.
52.4 46.1 Mrs Matthews is happy with her arrangement with Mrs Campbell over the sharing of the allotment.
52.5 46.7 The bus routes have been re-instated and are being re-evaluated between now and September.
53. Co-option
53.1 Peter Allen proposed and Barry Rootham seconded Gerry Rowlatt being co-opted onto the council – All in favour. Gerry was welcomed back to the council, being commended for her energy and commitment in the past.
53.2 There was a discussion about two possible co-optees for the other seat on the council. Barry Rootham proposed and Tim Norton seconded Nicola Reynolds being co-opted onto the council- all in favour. Clerk to write and advise Nicola.
54 New Councillor Induction.
It was agreed that a meeting should take place between all the councillors to talk about duties and allocate responsibilities. It was agreed the meeting would take place on June 16th at 7pm and the Parish Council meeting not start until 8pm. The Clerk to provide a copy of model standing orders for the meeting.
55 Developments
The development plan will be discussed during the new councillor induction, the completion of gateways, and the centre of village sign and lectern being the most pressing items at the moment.
56.Correspondence.
56.1 NCalc – communities in action training 2 free places available cost of course £117.
56.2 NCC Mobile Libraries – revised routes, this will be put into the newsletter and will be mentioned in church as well.
56.3 Tim Lucy – re barn roof in Rectory Lane – work to commence soon
56.4 Ncalc – spring training opportunities
56.5 NCC – consultation on Public Transport –dates of open meetings
57.Financial Matters.
57.1 The Accounts and Annual return need to be signed off before 30th June and the Annual Return returned by 1st July to the District Auditor. Our previous Internal Auditor has retired and an auditor who lives in Isham is willing to do the audit at the same cost but plus VAT (which we can reclaim). Due to there not being time to look at options we will use him for this year but possibly use the Ncalc auditor in future.
57.2 The following accounts were agreed for payment.
703 Shaw & sons forms £ 37.74
704 HMRC Clerks tax £ 49.60
705 Alison McLaven – salary x 2 £ 212.86
58. Planning applications and decisions.
58.1 WP/2011/0151/F – demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new 2 storey dwelling – 1 The Nursery Isham Road – James Lawson There were concerns about the boundary trees and hedges possibly being removed, and a site visit was requested It was felt the quality of the drawing submitted was not very good.
58.2 WP?2011/0165/F – single storey conservatory to the rear and side of 2 Pytchley Road – David Brady – no observations just the usual comment of construction materials being kept within the curtilage of the site.
59 Village Hall
Nothing to report
59. Any Other Business
59.1 A formal agreement is still to be written between Isham and Orlingbury for the use of the speed camera. The camera is to be returned to Orlingbury in June, it is to be noted that care needs to be taken when changing the battery.
59.2 In order for the hedges to be cut back in Harrowden Road, a road closure order needs to be obtained. It is thought that the police charge to make a closure order. Councillor Allen is looking into the costs etc for this, and as long as the costs are reasonable we will proceed with this. 60.
Date of next meeting.
The dates of the next years meeting are 16th June 2011, 21st July 2011, 15th September 2011, 20th October 2011, 24th November 2011, 19th January 2012, 23rd February 2012, 29 March 2012, Annual Parish Meeting 5th April 2012 12th April 2012 and 3rd May 2012, the Annual General Meeting
There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.15 pm with thanks to those attending.
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Chairman Date
Friday, May 20, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Parish Council Minutes 14th April 2011
ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 14th April 2011
39. Present:
Councillors Allen, (Chairman), Rootham, (Deputy), Miles, Rowlatt, and Waller. There were no members of the public.
40.Apologies:
Apologies were received from Councillors Norton, Timms and Watts
41. Minutes of the meeting 17th March 2011
These were signed as a true and correct record
42.Matters arising
42.1 31.2 Still no response from Mr Lucy regarding the roof of the barn in Rectory Lane. Clerk to write and phone.
42.2 31.2 The Street lights in Rectory Lane and Harrowden Road are still not working Clerk to withhold payment until the lights are repaired.
42.3 31.3 The Borough Council have still not been in contact regarding the location of the Rectory Lane dog waste bin.
42.4 32.1 The Clerk has now registered the Parish Council as her employer and herself as the employee and will fill in the PAYE form on line each time she is paid and raise a cheque to be signed at the meeting. There is also an online return to fill in at the end of each financial year.
42.5 32.2 At the Parish forum MGWSP did not attend. Councillor Bailey said that their attendance was unnecessary but it was clear from the meeting that the County is not communicating well with MFWSP.
42.6 It was noted also at the Forum that land in Bozeat was about to sold by the Borough with out consulting the Parish until the Parish had protested. Councillor Bailey had agreed in future to consult Parishes in similar situations.
43. Correspondence.
43.1 Information from NALC
43.2 Information from BDO regarding Audit – to be completed by 1st July
44. Financial Matters.
44.1 The following accounts were agreed for payment.
697 A-on Insurance £671.03
699 Ncalc subs £124.08
700 E-on Elec supply £440.25
701 Village Hall rent £ 18.00
702 E-on elec maint £121.66 *
* this cheque to be held back until lights are repaired.
45. Planning applications and decisions.
45.1 Nothing to report
46. Any Other Business
46.1 Alison Campbell is to share the work on Mrs Matthews allotment.
46.2 Thanks given to all those leaving the council. Clerk to write and thank all leaving councillors.
46.3 All Speedwatch records to be archived in case the scheme is reactivated in future.
46.4 The possible need for a brown bin for cuttings from the mowing the green etc to be an agenda item for the next meeting.
46.5 The cost of colour printing to be explored as the newsletter will require updating following the elections in May.
46.6 All new councillors to have an induction meeting and discuss responsibilities.46.7 Discussion regarding Welly Bus now that the bus service has been discontinued in the village. To be further discussed at the next meeting.
47. Date of next meeting.
The date of the meeting is 12th May 2011, the Annual General Meeting
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.30 pm with thanks to those attending.
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Chairman Date
Minutes of the Meeting held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 14th April 2011
39. Present:
Councillors Allen, (Chairman), Rootham, (Deputy), Miles, Rowlatt, and Waller. There were no members of the public.
40.Apologies:
Apologies were received from Councillors Norton, Timms and Watts
41. Minutes of the meeting 17th March 2011
These were signed as a true and correct record
42.Matters arising
42.1 31.2 Still no response from Mr Lucy regarding the roof of the barn in Rectory Lane. Clerk to write and phone.
42.2 31.2 The Street lights in Rectory Lane and Harrowden Road are still not working Clerk to withhold payment until the lights are repaired.
42.3 31.3 The Borough Council have still not been in contact regarding the location of the Rectory Lane dog waste bin.
42.4 32.1 The Clerk has now registered the Parish Council as her employer and herself as the employee and will fill in the PAYE form on line each time she is paid and raise a cheque to be signed at the meeting. There is also an online return to fill in at the end of each financial year.
42.5 32.2 At the Parish forum MGWSP did not attend. Councillor Bailey said that their attendance was unnecessary but it was clear from the meeting that the County is not communicating well with MFWSP.
42.6 It was noted also at the Forum that land in Bozeat was about to sold by the Borough with out consulting the Parish until the Parish had protested. Councillor Bailey had agreed in future to consult Parishes in similar situations.
43. Correspondence.
43.1 Information from NALC
43.2 Information from BDO regarding Audit – to be completed by 1st July
44. Financial Matters.
44.1 The following accounts were agreed for payment.
697 A-on Insurance £671.03
699 Ncalc subs £124.08
700 E-on Elec supply £440.25
701 Village Hall rent £ 18.00
702 E-on elec maint £121.66 *
* this cheque to be held back until lights are repaired.
45. Planning applications and decisions.
45.1 Nothing to report
46. Any Other Business
46.1 Alison Campbell is to share the work on Mrs Matthews allotment.
46.2 Thanks given to all those leaving the council. Clerk to write and thank all leaving councillors.
46.3 All Speedwatch records to be archived in case the scheme is reactivated in future.
46.4 The possible need for a brown bin for cuttings from the mowing the green etc to be an agenda item for the next meeting.
46.5 The cost of colour printing to be explored as the newsletter will require updating following the elections in May.
46.6 All new councillors to have an induction meeting and discuss responsibilities.46.7 Discussion regarding Welly Bus now that the bus service has been discontinued in the village. To be further discussed at the next meeting.
47. Date of next meeting.
The date of the meeting is 12th May 2011, the Annual General Meeting
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.30 pm with thanks to those attending.
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Chairman Date
Parish Council Minutes Annual Parish Meeting April 14th 2011
ORLINGBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Annual Parish MeetingHeld in Orlingbury Village Hall
Thursday 14th April 2011
PRESENT
P Allen (Chairman), B.Rootham (Deputy S. Miles, G Rowlatt, P.Waller, Mrs A.McLaven (Clerk), and 2 Members of the public
APOLOGIES
Cllrs Bailey (County Council), G.Timms (Borough),), A.Norton, J.Watts, John Cooke and Nigel Carr, sent their apologies, which were accepted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 15th April 2010
These were approved as a true and correct record
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
We have a full team of Councillors, and still meet monthly with members of the public attending the meetings. The minutes continue to be available on the village blog, which has been set up by Rod Derry and on the village website run by Andy Gosling. Copies of draft minutes are placed in the village notice board, which is unlocked to enable people to take them out and read them. The Parish Council Newsletter established in October 2008 further informs the village on growing developments.
The Parish Council are on the point of achieving the objectives in the Development Plan established in 2008. Priorities include:
Parish Council Development - Improvement of Procedures and Communication
Roads and Footpaths – Safety and Maintenance
Developments arising from the securing of Section 106 Funding
Allotments
We regularly report on progress in these areas at Parish Council Meetings though progress can often be frustrating when dealing with external agencies to help complete projects.
The final instalment of section 106 money has still to be awarded but the bulk of funding has been agreed and granted by the Norlinton Close Developers and the Wellingborough Council. Progress reports on the agreed plan are submitted to the Council. Developments achieved last year, including new seating at the village green and car parking opposite the Church and these together with waste paper bins and dog waste bins have blended in well. The expected installation of village entrance gateways and integral village sign and speed restrictions with road markings scheduled for last April are close to being approved, delays having resulted from the legislation required to extend speed limits. The centre of village sign and village information lectern informed by the work of the Youth Focus Group are scheduled to be designed, and installed later this year.
Whilst we are grateful to the Highways Department for using their Section 106 grant and further match funding that to complete our village gateway project, the wait to complete this project has been very frustrating. Traffic calming measures including the Gateway Project, the Speed Watch project involving the police and a trained team of villagers together with our Speed Sensor have all made important contributions to raising the awareness of drivers to speeding through the village and have made it a safer place. The audit conducted in 2008 revealed a range of pressing needs to repair and improve pathways and road surfacing, key problem areas have been improved. With notable exceptions most boundary hedgerows have been trimmed to improve the vision of pedestrians and motorists and the overgrown area outside the Hall which made crossing for pedestrians difficult and negotiation by motorists at the junction hazardous has been grassed.
The Speed-Watch project is a central element in our priority to make roads and footpaths safer in the village and to enable adults and children to confidently enjoy the environment in safety. Unfortunately this is no longer being funded , and Councillor Waller has written to thank all the volunteers for their help with the scheme.
During the last three years, works have been completed in respect of extending a pavement at the Taggies Yard junction, and grit bins have been installed at some slippery points. The verge at Rectory Lane on the Old Rectory side still remains a problem and our lobbying with the Highways Department to restore the road edge and ideally to widen the road have been resisted owing to the dire lack of available funding for roads.
The establishment of an active Emergency planning group, inspired by the writing of our Emergency Plan and the successful training of a team of First-Aiders has been halted by the unavailability of people to lead the group. The establishment of a planning/action group would be a step to ensuring support for the community in unforeseen circumstances. Three hard winters have underlined the importance of providing support in the community when things come to a standstill.
As I pointed out in my report last year, endeavours to regularly inform the village of developments are designed to improve understanding of the works of the Council and to encourage people to participate in its work. Mindful of the need to encourage participation from all sectors of the community a number of sub-groups have been established to involve people e.g. the Emergency Planning Group and Speed Watch,
The four year cycle of work comes to an end this year and elections for new councillors take place. The Council has done much to promote its work and to encourage people to seek nominations. By this time all villagers interested in joining the Parish Council will have filled in their nomination papers and submitted them to Wellingborough Council. It is important to underline the areas of work that Councillors play a key role in:
· Representing our community
· Ensuring that services are delivered to meet local needs
· Striving to improve quality of life in the parish
As always we invite all those interested in the work of the Parish Council to attend meetings as observers and to take part in sub-committee work.
REPORT FROM THE COUNTY COUNCIL FROM COUNCILLOR BAILEY
Councillor Bailey was unable to attend, but provided a report as follows:
“Isham’s by-pass is to be reconsidered in 2015. There is no money available at the moment. The planning applications and compulsory purchase orders run out this year and they will not be reapplied for until 2013/14.
The County Council have not increased the council tax, but they have had terrific cuts in government grants. The County have made difficult decisions on spending cuts, they have done their best to make cuts that don’t affect the front line. Libraries will not be closed, but they have got rid of Lollipop Ladies and reduced bus subsidies. A lot of staff including senior staff have been made redundant. Last year Councillors were given empowerment grants to support local initiatives. From this grant of £10,000 Isham and Orlingbury were given £2500 between them to purchase a ‘flashing speed sign’. Next year because of cuts Councillors are only being given £7000, but Councillor Bailey has to spend £5000 of his grant towards keeping Finedon Library open.”
REPORT ON THE BOROUGH COUNCIL FROM COUNCILLOR TIMMS
Councillor Timms was unable to attend, but provided a report as follows:
“The Borough is starting a one stop shop to deal with most things at the Tithe Barn. Wellingborough Tax Office has closed and also moved 3 members of staff into Tithe Barn and their manager has relocated to Northampton.
The Borough has kept the Council Tax Rate at the same as last year. They have staff doing 2 jobs now and if anyone one wants early retirement or voluntary redundancy it is available.”
REPORT ON NEIGBOURHOOD WATCH- CHARLOTTE COOK
Neighbourhood Watch is operating well in the village. All areas are covered by a co-ordinator. The Police send all co-ordinators reports, via email, of crimes committed in the area, so it is much easier to pass this information around the village quite quickly. In Orlingbury things have been quieter then last year. A nuisance problem has stopped and hopefully will not reoccur. I have attended meetings and training sessions in Northampton, Wellingborough and Mears Ashby.
The meetings in Mears Ashby are held so that the Police, Parish Councilors and NHW representatives can discuss the problems in the villages and decide where the Police will focus their attention for the next few weeks. I am the only representative from the village at these meetings. Mrs Cook provided a list of co-ordinators for the village.
REPORT ON THE DRAMA GROUP FROM BRIAN LEWIS
In 2010 the Orlingbury Drama Group was unable to find a play, which could be cast and produced. We read through numerous scripts, which had to be abandoned for one reason or another. It was finally decided that we should put a trilogy of three short plays. Those selected were – The Walking Dead by Michael Lamb, Between Mouthfuls and Gosforth’s Fete both by Alan Ayckbourn. These were performed on four evenings, 17th- 20th November 2010.The plays were well received and the group made a profit which will be donated to charity or other good causes, no final decision has yet been made.
The group is at present researching a suitable play for this November.
REPORTS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS
The Joseph Manning Trust, Over Sixties, Brownies & Guides, Village Hall, Orlingbury and Isham Short Mat Bowls Club, PCC, Village Fete Committee, Church Warden,Young Church, Green Team
The reports were all read to the meeting, and are available from the clerk. Copies of all reports are kept on file.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.00pm with thanks to all attending.
Minutes of Annual Parish MeetingHeld in Orlingbury Village Hall
Thursday 14th April 2011
PRESENT
P Allen (Chairman), B.Rootham (Deputy S. Miles, G Rowlatt, P.Waller, Mrs A.McLaven (Clerk), and 2 Members of the public
APOLOGIES
Cllrs Bailey (County Council), G.Timms (Borough),), A.Norton, J.Watts, John Cooke and Nigel Carr, sent their apologies, which were accepted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 15th April 2010
These were approved as a true and correct record
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
We have a full team of Councillors, and still meet monthly with members of the public attending the meetings. The minutes continue to be available on the village blog, which has been set up by Rod Derry and on the village website run by Andy Gosling. Copies of draft minutes are placed in the village notice board, which is unlocked to enable people to take them out and read them. The Parish Council Newsletter established in October 2008 further informs the village on growing developments.
The Parish Council are on the point of achieving the objectives in the Development Plan established in 2008. Priorities include:
Parish Council Development - Improvement of Procedures and Communication
Roads and Footpaths – Safety and Maintenance
Developments arising from the securing of Section 106 Funding
Allotments
We regularly report on progress in these areas at Parish Council Meetings though progress can often be frustrating when dealing with external agencies to help complete projects.
The final instalment of section 106 money has still to be awarded but the bulk of funding has been agreed and granted by the Norlinton Close Developers and the Wellingborough Council. Progress reports on the agreed plan are submitted to the Council. Developments achieved last year, including new seating at the village green and car parking opposite the Church and these together with waste paper bins and dog waste bins have blended in well. The expected installation of village entrance gateways and integral village sign and speed restrictions with road markings scheduled for last April are close to being approved, delays having resulted from the legislation required to extend speed limits. The centre of village sign and village information lectern informed by the work of the Youth Focus Group are scheduled to be designed, and installed later this year.
Whilst we are grateful to the Highways Department for using their Section 106 grant and further match funding that to complete our village gateway project, the wait to complete this project has been very frustrating. Traffic calming measures including the Gateway Project, the Speed Watch project involving the police and a trained team of villagers together with our Speed Sensor have all made important contributions to raising the awareness of drivers to speeding through the village and have made it a safer place. The audit conducted in 2008 revealed a range of pressing needs to repair and improve pathways and road surfacing, key problem areas have been improved. With notable exceptions most boundary hedgerows have been trimmed to improve the vision of pedestrians and motorists and the overgrown area outside the Hall which made crossing for pedestrians difficult and negotiation by motorists at the junction hazardous has been grassed.
The Speed-Watch project is a central element in our priority to make roads and footpaths safer in the village and to enable adults and children to confidently enjoy the environment in safety. Unfortunately this is no longer being funded , and Councillor Waller has written to thank all the volunteers for their help with the scheme.
During the last three years, works have been completed in respect of extending a pavement at the Taggies Yard junction, and grit bins have been installed at some slippery points. The verge at Rectory Lane on the Old Rectory side still remains a problem and our lobbying with the Highways Department to restore the road edge and ideally to widen the road have been resisted owing to the dire lack of available funding for roads.
The establishment of an active Emergency planning group, inspired by the writing of our Emergency Plan and the successful training of a team of First-Aiders has been halted by the unavailability of people to lead the group. The establishment of a planning/action group would be a step to ensuring support for the community in unforeseen circumstances. Three hard winters have underlined the importance of providing support in the community when things come to a standstill.
As I pointed out in my report last year, endeavours to regularly inform the village of developments are designed to improve understanding of the works of the Council and to encourage people to participate in its work. Mindful of the need to encourage participation from all sectors of the community a number of sub-groups have been established to involve people e.g. the Emergency Planning Group and Speed Watch,
The four year cycle of work comes to an end this year and elections for new councillors take place. The Council has done much to promote its work and to encourage people to seek nominations. By this time all villagers interested in joining the Parish Council will have filled in their nomination papers and submitted them to Wellingborough Council. It is important to underline the areas of work that Councillors play a key role in:
· Representing our community
· Ensuring that services are delivered to meet local needs
· Striving to improve quality of life in the parish
As always we invite all those interested in the work of the Parish Council to attend meetings as observers and to take part in sub-committee work.
REPORT FROM THE COUNTY COUNCIL FROM COUNCILLOR BAILEY
Councillor Bailey was unable to attend, but provided a report as follows:
“Isham’s by-pass is to be reconsidered in 2015. There is no money available at the moment. The planning applications and compulsory purchase orders run out this year and they will not be reapplied for until 2013/14.
The County Council have not increased the council tax, but they have had terrific cuts in government grants. The County have made difficult decisions on spending cuts, they have done their best to make cuts that don’t affect the front line. Libraries will not be closed, but they have got rid of Lollipop Ladies and reduced bus subsidies. A lot of staff including senior staff have been made redundant. Last year Councillors were given empowerment grants to support local initiatives. From this grant of £10,000 Isham and Orlingbury were given £2500 between them to purchase a ‘flashing speed sign’. Next year because of cuts Councillors are only being given £7000, but Councillor Bailey has to spend £5000 of his grant towards keeping Finedon Library open.”
REPORT ON THE BOROUGH COUNCIL FROM COUNCILLOR TIMMS
Councillor Timms was unable to attend, but provided a report as follows:
“The Borough is starting a one stop shop to deal with most things at the Tithe Barn. Wellingborough Tax Office has closed and also moved 3 members of staff into Tithe Barn and their manager has relocated to Northampton.
The Borough has kept the Council Tax Rate at the same as last year. They have staff doing 2 jobs now and if anyone one wants early retirement or voluntary redundancy it is available.”
REPORT ON NEIGBOURHOOD WATCH- CHARLOTTE COOK
Neighbourhood Watch is operating well in the village. All areas are covered by a co-ordinator. The Police send all co-ordinators reports, via email, of crimes committed in the area, so it is much easier to pass this information around the village quite quickly. In Orlingbury things have been quieter then last year. A nuisance problem has stopped and hopefully will not reoccur. I have attended meetings and training sessions in Northampton, Wellingborough and Mears Ashby.
The meetings in Mears Ashby are held so that the Police, Parish Councilors and NHW representatives can discuss the problems in the villages and decide where the Police will focus their attention for the next few weeks. I am the only representative from the village at these meetings. Mrs Cook provided a list of co-ordinators for the village.
REPORT ON THE DRAMA GROUP FROM BRIAN LEWIS
In 2010 the Orlingbury Drama Group was unable to find a play, which could be cast and produced. We read through numerous scripts, which had to be abandoned for one reason or another. It was finally decided that we should put a trilogy of three short plays. Those selected were – The Walking Dead by Michael Lamb, Between Mouthfuls and Gosforth’s Fete both by Alan Ayckbourn. These were performed on four evenings, 17th- 20th November 2010.The plays were well received and the group made a profit which will be donated to charity or other good causes, no final decision has yet been made.
The group is at present researching a suitable play for this November.
REPORTS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS
The Joseph Manning Trust, Over Sixties, Brownies & Guides, Village Hall, Orlingbury and Isham Short Mat Bowls Club, PCC, Village Fete Committee, Church Warden,Young Church, Green Team
The reports were all read to the meeting, and are available from the clerk. Copies of all reports are kept on file.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.00pm with thanks to all attending.
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