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St Wilfrid’s, Honington

Parochial Church Council=

25^th June 2007

MINUTES FOR THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST WILFRID’S, HONINGTON HELD ON= FRIDAY 22^ND JUNE 2007 AT 7:00PM

Pr= esent:

Mr= M Paske

Mr= s N Carter

Mr= s J Griffin

Mr= M Griffin

Mr= J Henderson-Findlay

Mr= s M Henderson-Findlay

Mr= s C Paske

Mr= s C Watkin

Mr= G Watkin

Mr= T Carter

Ch= airman

Se= cretary

It= em

Su= bject

Ac= tion

Minutes of Previous Meeting<= /span>

1.= &nb= sp; The minutes of the previous meeting were accept= ed as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

Matters Arising

2.= &nb= sp; There were no matters arising from the previous minutes.

Fabric Report

3.= &nb= sp; Thanks were expressed to all who carried out ch= urchyard maintenance and cleaned the Church prior to the service in April. In addition, Mrs Griffin and Mrs Carter were thanked for making the new seat covers, which will greatly ea= se preparation of the Church for services.

4.= &nb= sp; The stained glass window had been repaired and = paid for through the building insurance less the policy excess. The roof lead had also been repa= ired although minor leaks remained.

5.= &nb= sp; During the recent wet weather the northern drainpipe had fallen from the Church wall and there had been a collapse of the dry stonewall on the northern boundary into the adjacent field. The drainpipe would need replaci= ng and could be fitted by the PCC. It was decided that the Secretary would investigate whether the insurance po= licy covered repairs to the boundary wall.

Se= cretary

Treasurer’s Report

6.= &nb= sp; Funds were sufficient to cover the planned outstanding bills for the remainder of the financial year. A high interest, limited access = account had been set up for the bequest from Miss M Chambers.

Loveden deanery Synod Report

7.= &nb= sp; There was nothing to report from the Loveden Deanery Synod.

Miss Chambers Bequest

8.= &nb= sp; It was suggested that a small amount of the beq= uest should be used for minor repairs to the Church; these included such items= as replacing the chipboard floor for the rear pews, replacing the marble diamonds in the Hussey Chapel that had been in-filled with concrete and replacing the concrete in the central aisle with matching quarry tiles. Before any work is carried out potential requirements for a faculty would be clarified.

9.= &nb= sp; The executors had expressed a wish that some of= the money should be used in memory of Miss Chambers. It was decided that Mr Henderson= -Findlay would investigate the purchase of a new altar cloth and the Secretary wou= ld investigate regilding the candlesticks.&= nbsp; A dedication service would be arranged with an invitation extended= to the executors.

Se= cretary

Mr Henderson-Findlay

Se= cretary

St Wilfrid’s Services = and Events

10. &n= bsp; The following events were planned during the ye= ar:

Sunday 24^th June: Pimms and Strawberry Tea at Old Garth Hall courtesy of Mr and Mrs Watkin.

Secretary’s Note: The Pimms and Strawberry Tea was an outstanding social occasion despite the weather and raised £216.63!<= /span>

Sunday 29^th July: Benefice Holy Communion at 9:30am.

It= was decided that the Church would be cleaned on Saturday 28^th July= at 10:00am and Mrs Griffin would arrange for fresh flowers=

Su= nday 30^th September: Harvest Festival Evensong at 5:00pm followed b= y a Harvest Supper in Manor House Barn, courtesy of Mr and Mrs Paske.

Mo= nday 24^th December: Carol Service at 6:00pm.

Su= nday 30^th December: Benefice Holy Communion at 9:30am.

11. &n= bsp; It was agreed that the money raised from the Pi= mms and Strawberry Tea should be used in memory of Mrs Irene Baker. A plaque was suggested but would require a faculty. A new ca= rved collection plate was also suggested.&nbs= p; It was decided that Mr Paske would approach Mr Lord of Hough to discuss the plate suggestion.

12. &n= bsp; It was decided that the Secretary was to advert= ise the Harvest Supper in the next 2 editions of the In Touch magazine by 6th July and 7^th September.

13. &n= bsp; The Bridge Luncheon was planned for 19^{th
September. It was decided M=
rs
Carter would discuss the event with Mrs Dauban and provide an advert for =
the
next In Touch magazine.}

Al= l PCC Members

Mr= Paske

Se= cretary

Any Other Business

14. &n= bsp; The moles in the churchyard continued to be a problem. It was decided tha= t Mr Paske would attempt to obtain appropriate control measures.

15. &n= bsp; An electrical survey had been carried out in accordance with the last Quinquennial Survey. Mr Watkin would obtain the appro= priate certificate.

16. &n= bsp; A report within the Archdeacons Visitation lett= er stated that some churches were subject to excessive standing charges. It was decided that Mrs Carter w= ould obtain details and discuss options with the Treasurer.

17. &n= bsp; St Andrew’s Church, Holme Hale, Norfolk is campaigning for a change in the law giving places of worship the same sta= tus as dwelling houses with regard to bats: the details are enclosed. They are seeking support form ot= her churches with similar problems. It w= as decided that the Secretary would complete the return form providing the support of St Wilfrid’s Church PCC.

Mr= Paske

Mr Watkin

Mrs Carter

Se= cretary

Date of Next Meeting<= span style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>

18. &nbs= p; It was decided that t= he next meeting of the PCC would take place on Friday 7^th September 2007.

Se= cretary

Mr T P Carter &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Mr M Paske

St Wilfrid’s PCC Secretary &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Lay Chairman

Enclosure: St Andrew’s Church Campaign for change in Status of Places of Worship= .