St
Wilfrid's, Honington Parochial Church Council St
Wilfrid's, Honington Parochial Church Council
31st July 2006
MINUTES FOR THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST WILFRID'S, HONINGTON HELD ON FRIDAY 28TH JULY 2006 AT 7:00PM
| Present: | Rev A Fiddyment Mr J Henderson-Findlay Mrs M Henderson-Findlay Mr T Carter |
Chairman Secretary |
| Apologies: | Mrs J Griffin Mr M Griffin Mrs C Paske Mr M Paske Mrs C Watkin Mr G Watkin |
| Item | Subject | Action |
| 1 Minutes of Previous Meeting |
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as a true record and signed by the Chairman. | |
| 2 Matters Arising |
2. The wooden ladder has been placed in the belfry and there was no need to cut the ladder in half as anticipated. | |
| 3 Fabric Report |
3. Since the last meeting the tower has been cleared of
birds' nests and other debris, the ivy has been removed from the south
wall of the nave and the boiler roof has been repaired. 4. Two quotes have been requested for the required repairs to the Church roof. Secretaries Note: Following the rain on 29th July 2006, it was noted that there was still a leak through the lead nave roof immediately inside and to the right of the south door. This leak would also require repairing. Mr Paske is asked to add this requirement to the quote request. 5. An electrical survey is still required as a matter of urgency. Grantham Electrical was used by Barkston Church. It was suggested that the blown light bulbs could be replaced at the same time as the survey. It was decided that the Secretary would arrange for a survey to be completed. 6. St Wilfrid's electrical bills were still being delivered to Honington Lodge, the home of the previous Treasurer. It was decided that the Secretary would write to Powergen stating the address of the new Treasurer. 7. A new Church sign on Main Street was required. It was suggested that Mr Aston might have already made a new sign. Secretary's Note: The missing tower window stone guard was located prior to Sunday's Service and would require fixing to the window. Secretary's Note: The Secretary will write to the Fabric Warehouse enquiring whether spare material could be donated to the Church to provide further barriers against bat damage. |
Mr Paske Secretary Secretary Secretary |
| 4 Lincolnshire Old Churches Trust Sponsored Cycle Ride |
8. A letter has been received requesting that St Wilfrid's be available for visitors taking part in the Lincolnshire Old Churches Sponsored Bike Ride on the 9th September 2006. In previous years the Church has been left open, with occasional visits by members of the PCC. Volunteers for occasional visits to the Church during this event were requested to contact the Secretary. It was decided that the Secretary would advertise the event in the village and provide a temporary sign indicating the Church location from Main Street. | All Secretary |
| 5 Honington Services |
9. The following services were planned: 30th July 2006 at 9:30am Benefice Holy Communion 30th September 2006 at 6:00pm Harvest Festival 29th October 2006 at 4:00pm Benefice Evensong 24th December 2006 at 6:00pm Carol Service 29th April 2007 at 9:30am Benefice Holy Communion 10. On 29th October 2006 at 10:30am a Deanery Eucharist Service is planned at Hough on the Hill. Therefore, the Honington Service will be Benefice Evensong at 4:00pm. 11. Although 31st December 2006 will be a fifth Sunday, there will be a Service at Hough on the Hill at 9:30am instead of Honington, as this is to be the last day in office for Revd Fiddyment. 12. Easter Day 2007 will be on 8th April and it is unlikely that Revd Hadley will hold a Service at Honington. |
Revd Fiddyment |
| 6 Any Other Business |
13. The Bridge Luncheon in aid of St Wilfrid's Church
is planned for Wednesday 20th September starting at 10:00am for 10:30am
in Barkston and Syston Village Hall and will include coffee, fork lunch
with wine, prizes and raffle. 14. A Harvest Supper will take place at 7:30pm, following the Harvest Festival, in the barn of the Manor House, courtesy of Mr and Mrs Paske. 15. The asbestos survey report and certificate were awaited. It was decided that the Secretary should confirm payment for the survey with the Treasurer. 16. It was decided that fundraising options for 2007 should be considered at the next meeting of the PCC. 17. A health and safety report had previously been completed for St Wilfrid's. It was decided that if a copy of the report could be found it should be updated by the Secretary. 18. It was suggested that a spring clean of the Church should be organised for 21 April 2007, prior to the first service of the year, followed by a social event. 19. It was decided that the Secretary would seek a survey of the old organ for possible restoration or sale and dispose of the old electric organ. 20. There are 4 oil filled electric radiators, 4 gas heaters, 3 convector heaters and 2 modern electric heaters in the church. It was decided that the electric radiators, gas heaters and convector heaters should be disposed of. 21. It was decided that the Secretary should include the appointment of a Lay Chairman in the agenda for the next PCC. 22. It was proposed that the PCC purchase 20 copies of Common Worship (traditional language) at an approximate cost of between £30 and £40. It was decided that the Secretary was to ask the non-attendees of any objections to the proposal. |
Secretary All Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary |
| 7 Date of Next Meeting |
23. It was decided that the next meeting of the PCC would take place on Friday 24th November 2006 at a venue to be decided. | Secretary |
Mr T P Carter
St Wilfrid's PCC Secretary