MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL, ST. BARNABAS CHURCH, LINSLADE, HELD ON THURSDAY,

29th MAY 2008, AT 8.00PM IN THE CHOIR VESTRY

 

 

 

Present:                        Bernard Minton                          Jo Thomson

John Deighton                 Carolyn Birch            

                                    Nick Moore                               Wyn Jones

                                    Miranda Soper                           Janet Miller                                                                 Carol Oakman                                     Marlene Richardson   

                                    Bruce Benedickter                      Maureen Gadsby        

Russell Stannard                         Ian Woodward

Simon Soper                              Sarah Woodward

 

Apologies:                                          

David Throssell                         Fran Morrow

Vicki Faiers                              Pat Faulkner

 

Bernard opened the meeting with prayers and welcomed new members to the PCC.  The minutes of the meetings of 26th February and 13th April 2008 were approved with an amendment at 52/07 that should read £40,000 not £4,000. Proposed by Nick, seconded by Marlene. All agreed.

 

                                                                                   

Matters arising:

 

 

45/07   Hall progress report

 

            The heating is now installed and the lighting should be completed within the next few days. Dave has arranged for the community service people to decorate the hall as soon as the other work is finished. Jo reminded us that there will be a deficit in the funds of almost £20,000. This money needs to be raised before the end of the year. We cannot apply for further grants for the next phase until the money for this phase is found.

 

47/07   Fundraising

 

            There are plans for the year but more are needed if we are to meet our targets. Planned events include an “Open Gardens” in July and the Christmas Tree Festival in December. John reminded us about the two weekends of Strawberry teas at St Mary’s, 8th June when Octad will be singing and 15th June when the U3A choir will attend. It was suggested that we advertise regularly in “Seeround”.

            Jo reminded members that she ought not continue as treasurer as well as being involved in fundraising for the hall project, as there could be a conflict of interest. So, we must find a new treasurer. More people are also needed on the Hall project committee.

            As well as the hall fundraising, the Fetes and bazaars committee arrange events for the church funds and it was decided to keep these 2 committees separate for the time being. They are used to working together and avoiding clashing dates.

            The parish share this year is £42,000.

                       

 

New items for this meeting:

 

 

1/08     To approve appointments

 

The provisional list of appointments had been circulated prior to the meeting. Melvyn Gardner does not wish to continue “Child protection” – It may be that we do not need our own named person now that we are part of the “Team”, and enquiries will be made prior to a new appointment being made. The Child protection policy will also be checked.

 

            The appointments are now –

 

            Deputy chair                                         Nick Moore

 

Deputy chair                                         John Deighton

 

Treasurer                                              Jo Thomson – for the moment

 

PCC Secretary                                     Carolyn Birch

 

Friends of St. Mary’s                            Carol Oakman

 

Gift Aid Secretary                                 Vernon Smith

 

Churches Together                               Wyn Jones                              

 

Christian Aid                                        Derek May

 

Fetes and Bazaars                                Marlene Richardson

 

CRB clearance                         Dave Darvill

 

Child protection                                   

 

Children’s advocates                            Jenny Smith, Derek May

 

Sunday School leader                           Jenny Smith

 

Editor of Parish Magazine                     John Vickers

 

Chair of Worship committee                 Rev Bernard Minton

 

Chair of Parish Outreach                       Heather Darvill

 

Chair of Stewardship Committee           Russell Stannard

 

 

Standing and Finance committee members - Incumbent, Churchwardens, PCC secretary and treasurer, ex officio, Wyn Jones

           

Buildings committee members – This committee will not meet. Dave Darvill will be premises supervisor and will be asked to report to the PCC on a regular basis. It was noted that the quinquennial for St Barnabas is due this year. St Mary’s was done last year. There is still work to be done but we have had to wait for the appropriate faculties.

 

Bernard will invite persons to join the worship committee and a further person will be asked to join Wyn for “Churches Together”.

 

                                                                                            

2/08     PCC dates 2008/09

 

            Bernard suggested that full PCC meetings are every other month, with standing committee meeting in between. The dates had been circulated prior to the meeting and they were approved.

 

3/08     To change, and approve, PCC accounts signatories        

 

            Simon proposed and Janet seconded that the signatories on the PCC accounts will be Bernard, Nick and Jo. All agreed and Jo will see to the necessary paper work.

                                

4/08     Standing Committee report

 

            There was nothing further to report.

           

5/08     Any other business

 

a)      Wyn will be doing the baptism rota soon.

 

 

b)      Ian asked if there is a budget set each year that will help monitor the finances of the church. Bernard suggested that the treasurer give a brief report of the finances at each meeting. In the longer term the next treasurer will be asked to do an annual budget.

 

 

c)      Marlene explained the plans for the fair on 14th June. More help is needed especially as there will be a football tournament and more of the public should attend. She explained about the work of the committee and the “Busy bees” knitting for the premature babies.

 

 

d)      A sign writer is needed to amend the notice boards in the porch and outside. The “Team” will be asked who is usually used.

 

 

e)      Parish e-mail and website – The office has a new e-mail address- linsladeparishoffice@googlemail.com - Thanks were extended to Dave Darvill and Peter Miller for the time spent in sorting out the e-mail in the office. There is still a problem with the web site. Simon offered to manage this if Mike Finney does not wish to continue.

 

 

f)        Bernard has been asked about why the “Stations of the Cross” are taken down after Easter and whether they could remain all year. This will be considered at the next meeting.

 

 

g)      A new portable keyboard has been purchased for St Mary’s. It will be available for use at St Barnabas as well.

 

 

h)      Marlene said people are missing the music group and can it be reformed?

 

 

The next full PCC meeting will be on Thursday, 24th July.

 

 

 

The meeting concluded with The Grace at 9.10 pm.