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Meeting 1st April 2010 |
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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. * 6 Nations Rugby was well supported. Colin would like volunteer bar persons to share duties nextyear. * A round picnic table for the pub garden will be ordered from Geoff and Wendy at a cost of £230.* The new storage shed should be in place by 3rd May.* Lawn mower and log splitting maul has been purchased.* A new vacuum cleaner has been purchased at a cost of £240.* Indian food evening by Dee Titchen was very successful and raised £400. This has been donatedby Dee to Cymdeithas and we record our thanks to her. * Thank you to Alan for organising the quiz night.* Dawn chorus walk - date to be arranged.* 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 sortof relationship do we want with the NT in the future? Philip, Bryn, Colin and Alan will meet toformulate 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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