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Members present: 18
Present:
Philip and Judy, Alan and Bella, Colin
and Chris, Goronwy, Peter M, Bryn, Hywel, Janet,
Kate, Jo, Dave R, Kath and Nigel, John and
Celia.
Apologies:
Ron.
Matters arising from the Minutes of the last
Meeting.
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6 Nations Rugby was well supported. Colin would like
volunteer bar persons to share duties next
year.
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A round picnic table for the pub garden will be ordered from
Geoff and Wendy at a cost of £230.
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The new storage shed should be in place by 3rd May.
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Lawn mower and log splitting maul has been purchased.
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A new vacuum cleaner has been purchased at a cost of £240.
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Indian food evening by Dee Titchen was very successful and
raised £400. This has been donated
by Dee to Cymdeithas and we record our thanks
to her.
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Thank you to Alan for organising the quiz night.
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Dawn chorus walk - date to be arranged.
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There will be a National Trust volunteer party for one day in April.
Business report.
Cymdeithas Finance. Colin has been
reimbursed for new bar phone and wiring, TV shelf and
electrics, computer electrics, lampshades,
vacuum cleaner and printer cartridges - £368
Tafarn Cwmdu. Financial situation good
at the moment. We have not had to draw any money from
the National Trust. Compared to last
Financial year the Bar takings are increased by 10% and Shop
takings by 29%. In the light of our improved
financial situation the Trust is considering asking for a
contribution from us. The Directors will be
meeting with the NT to negotiate this. It was commented
on that our involvement also benefits the
National Trust.
Kitchen. Up until now we have had one
regular cook but with no certainty that this will continue,
however, bookings for private parties seems
to be on the increase.
Bar. Prices, especially soft drinks, to be
revised.
Shop. Kath looking at alternative
sources and pricing for Free Range Eggs and will continue to
supply these for a trial period.
Cymdeithas Open Forum.
Friday 23rd April 7.00pm in the Vestry.
Philip presented a paper to stimulate a
discussion ahead of the Open Forum concerning the
direction, involvement and relationship with
Cymdeithas Cwmdu, Tafarn Cwmdu and the National
Trust.
Who are we doing
this for and why? What should our financial objective be? What sort
of relationship do we want with the NT in the
future? Philip,
Bryn, Colin and Alan will meet to
formulate an agenda for the meeting. We hope
that all members of the community will come and
participate in the Forum.
Fothcoming Events.
Friday 2nd April - Folk night
Thursday 8th April - Classic Club
Wednesday 14th April - Talley History 7.00pm.
Thursday 29th April - Cwmdu Book Club 8.00pm.
First meeting.
Friday 30th April - Quiz 7.30pm
Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May - Boat Race
2.00pm. Bar open from 1.00pm. Proceeds to Air
Ambulance. Raffle organised by Goronwy and
Jo.
Bank Holiday Monday 31st May - Quiz 7.30pm.
Fund raising BBQ in June to be arranged for
Maesteilo, Capel Isaac.
Saturday 26th June - 10th Anniversary Fete.
Events and Stalls to be finalised. Helpers timetable
sheet to be organised this year. Festivities
to be carried through into the evening - football /
rounders / twmpath. Possibly Rattlinʼ Bog /
Jason Lawday and friends. Entrance fee to be increased
to £3. Proceeds to Golden Grove Soldiers
Appeal. Further arrangements to be discussed at the
May meeting of Cymdeithas
A.O.B.
* Raffle in the shop organised by Hywel to
raise funds for Menter Bro Dinefwr for 2 weeks - 5th -
18th April.
* Agreed to waive future subscriptions to
Cymdeithas Cwmdu.
Next meeting Thursday 6th May
Meeting closed 9.40pm.
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