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The minutes of the previous meeting of 18 January were approved by the council and signed by the Chairman as an accurate record of the meeting.

Matters arising from the minutes:

New items for this meeting:

This year there are 10 weddings planned at St Mary's. An estimate for the repair of the tower roof is awaited (this was a Quinquennial item). Loose downpipes have been secured and gutters cleared. The garden machinery has been overhauled and serviced. The limewash for the interior decoration has been ordered; the first working party is on Saturday 11th March. The Garden of Remembrance is being extended and redeveloped to include a seat and flower trough. The family of the late Arthur Rawlins have requested permission to place a seat at St Mary's in his memory. The Friends of St Mary's and P.C.C. are to develop a policy relating to such requests.

42/99 Finance

Mr. Soper presented the annual report, subject to completion of the independent

examination.

• The stewardship campaign in the middle of the year helped and the benefit will also flow through to this year
• The new Gift Aid regulations mean that the P.C.C. can receive 28p/£ for any amount given to the church by a taxpayer.
• David Haylett has been asked whether Church Fees can be counted for Gift Aid
• The late Wyn Sayle has left a legacy of £1k to St. Barnabas' and £1k to St. Mary's.
• Many more sundry group accounts have now been incorporated into the P.C.C. accounts. The Barnacles and Mother and Toddler accounts are to be rolled in next time.

The following issues were raised:

• The P.C.C. may wish to consider whether all unrestricted funds should be counted as General Funds for the purposes of budgeting
• The funds raised for outreach in 1999 were sent to the charities chosen for the 1998 funds. The funds raised in 2000 should be sent to the 1999 charities.
• Mission to Seamen, Children's Society and Mothers Union charity activities are to go through the P.C.C. accounts in future
• The note in the accounts headed "Staff Costs and Expenses" should have text added to clarify that "Expenses" means reimbursement for items bought for St. Mary’s or St. Barnabas’.

Mr. Darvill proposed a motion that the accounts be approved subject to examination. The motion was seconded by Mr. Griffin and agreed unanimously.

The report was presented by The Chairman on behalf of Mr. Saunders

It was noted that Professor Stannard is co-opted onto the P.C.C., not ex-officio. The report was unanimously approved as amended: proposed by Professor Stannard, seconded by Mr. Soper.

Presented by Mr. Griffin

Approved: proposed by Professor Stannard, seconded by Mrs. Jones, unanimous

 45/99 AGPM and APCM

It was agreed that the various reports to the meeting would be enlarged and placed on notice boards around the room. The timings were agreed as follows:

8.00 - 8.05 Vestry meeting

8.05 - 8.30 Opportunity to read reports

8.30 onwards APCM

Hard copy of the reports will be available (after the meeting) on application to the chair (at the meeting).

• Arrangements are in hand for the summer fair. Use of the park, attendance of the Heath Band, the bouncy castle and the dog display had been arranged.
• A Budget of £500 was proposed by Mr. Soper, seconded by Professor Stannard, and approved unanimously
• Mr. Soper proposed the nomination of Mr Chris Hart as raffle promoter. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jones and agreed unanimously
• Mr. and Mrs. Moore will run the raffle

Mr Barry Warren has stepped down as Sunday School leader. Mrs Beatrice Ashley has agreed to take over.

1. Mr. Griffin: There may be an opportunity to obtain a grant from the local authority. Mr. Griffin will investigate further.
2. The Chairman: Some members of the Royal School of Needlework visiting St Barnabas at the Festival were interested in our vestments. They have a contact at Watts and Co ant together will work on restoring them for the cost of the materials. They will also instruct any members of the congregation who are interested in some of the techniques so that they can assist.
3. The Chairman reported that the Cottesloe Christian Training Director would make his base in the Cottage in the room currently used by Father John from the end of March.
4. The Chairman: There will be a "Prayer Cross" for remembering the long-term sick from the start of lent.
5. Mr. Darvill reported that there were vacancies in the Parish Hall booking timetable and we are seeking long-term bookings. Advertising in the local press was suggested.