Minutes of Meeting
Wednesday 11th January 2012 at Longnor Fire station
Present: S Kidd, C Chambers, R Kebble, A. Preston, D Hanna, M Griffith.
Apologies: J Forester, M Reynolds, Ben Wyatt, G Kebble, Debbie and John O’Neil
The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed as a true and accurate record. Matters Arising - none.
Christmas Market - 10th December 2011
a) SK thanked the market team for their efforts.
b) RK commented that it had been very successful. Play Ground Regeneration - Sustainability Grant
c) Saturday Club – A coordinator is still required to run the club.
d) Signage and cycle racks hasve been ordered and a decision made on cycle racks. The Peak Park has advised on permitted development and that the Parish Council have decided that the fFinger posts should be made of aluminum as it is a more durable material.
e) Invitations to tender for the maintenance of the playground (grass cutting etc.) have been posted in the village. Church Clock Refurbishment
f) Work is progressing well.
g) No news received yet from Waitrose regarding a request for inclusion in their ‘Community Matters’ scheme. There will be more chance of success with the application if a number of people apply. Forms are available at Waitrose and at school and should include the wording ‘Refurbishment of Longnor Church Clock’, within the ‘I think’ paragraph. Joint meeting with Parish Council
h) Next meeting planned for April 2012. Longnor Village web site
i) Local Items/events for inclusion on the Village web site can now also be submitted toadded by Michéaela Griffith.
Village Environment, Heritage and Interpretation
j) Opportunities to promote Longnor, and to encourage visitors to spend time (and money) within the village itself have recently been discussed by Longnor Parish Council and the Action Group. The starting point for this stemmed from was the suggestion that an attractive 3D colour village plan be developed for the community noticeboard above the fish & chip shop, including a key to show local facilities and businesses, and the starting point for local walks. There is also potential to develop a trail around the village, not only toand as well as benefitting visitors but alsoan opportunity to enable local people to learn more about their heritage and be involved in its conservation and interpretation. It was suggested that tThere will should be two themes: heritage and interpretation, and improvements to the village environment including, for example, the scope to organise half-day community tidy ups. Consultation will be an important part of any project development and funding bids. The Action Group would like to encourage anyone who can contribute ideas or who is interested in becoming involved to come along to the next meeting – details below. Representatives from Staffordshire Moorlands Community and Voluntary Services and from the History Live group will also be invited to contribute. Additionally, the Longnor village leaflet will shortly need updating.
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k) Jubilee – A discussion took place as to whether there will be an event in Longnor to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
l) Congratulations to John and Debbie O’Neill on winning the prestigious Hoseasons Diamond Award for Customer Service and Product Quality 2011 / 2012.
m) Good Wishes are also extended to Peter Baker and Jackie Ellis who have recently retired from First responders. The group would like to thank them for their efforts.
The Next Meeting will take place on Wednesday 29th February 2012 at The Community Room, Longnor Fire station at 7.30 pm, ALL WELCOME.
Present: S Kidd, C Chambers, R Kebble , G Kebble., J O'Neill, D O'Neill
Apologies: J Forester, M Reynolds, D Hanna A. Preston, M Griffith.
The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed as a true and accurate record.
Matters Arising – None.
St Bartholomew’s Fayre – 10th September 2011
a. RK reported that it was all coming together. 23 stalls confirmed.
b. Birds of prey would be on display in addition to the other entertainments planned.
c. Road closure signs still to be finalised.
d. Signage for fayre on entrances to village not very clear, to be upgraded.
e. Scarecrow competition. Large number of entries received. Judging to take place as planned on 5/9 and cash prizes presented on Saturday 10th.
Play Ground Regeneration
f. Scheduled work now finished. Items remaining for Kompan to complete; container to be taken off site, red paint on swings to be redone and some grass areas to be reseeded.
g. A party of volunteers had been arranged by Helen Kidd to paint the existing equipment.
h. DO gave details of the final preparations for the September opening ceremony and celebrations, which were well in hand.
i. Invitations to VIP’s for the opening had been issued by the Parish Council on behalf of the Action Group and the Parish Council.
j. DO gave a breakdown of expenditure for the opening ceremony which was within budget. This would be reimbursed from the grant for this purpose which is being administered by the Parish Council
k. Sustainability grant – would also be managed by the Parish Council. They would arrange for bicycle racks, a shed and ongoing club activities for the children.
l. DO had now received the maintenance pack and a tightening bolt for the equipment. This would be handed over to the Parish Council who will ensure that ongoing maintenance is carried out on the playground equipment.
Church Clock
m. Work was scheduled to start late September.
n. CC to look at making an application to Waitrose Community Matters scheme to contribute towards the cost.
Staffordshire Peak District Tourism Association
o. Group is now on mailing list.
Live and Work Rural
p. Group awaiting newsletter.
q. Group had received a circular with details of the Bright Sparks volunteer scheme.
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r. Comments regarding design improvements from users of the skate board park will be passed to the Parish Council.
The Next Meeting will take place on Thursday 13th October 2011 at The Community Room, Longnor Fire station at 7.30 pm, all welcome
Present: S Kidd, A. Preston, C Chambers, T Riley, J O'Neill, D O'Neill and M Griffith.
Apologies: J Forester, M Reynolds, D Hanna R Kebble, G Kebble.
The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed as a true and accurate record.
St Bartholomew’s Fayre – 10th September 2011
a. Most stalls had been booked, although there were still some available. Bookings could now be taken from outside the immediate area of Longnor. MG to contact a wood work craftsman from Monyash who had expressed an interest in taking a stall last year.
b. A wide variety of entertainment had been arranged and local businesses would provide food for sale to the public during the day.
c. AP reported that an overflow car park would be set up on land adjacent to the village. The land owner had kindly given their permission.
d. Scarecrow competition: sponsored by the Action group to go ahead with a theme of ‘What work do people do?’ Scarecrows to be displayed from Monday 5/9 until Saturday 10/9. SK to ask Mr. and Mrs. Savage to carry out judging on 5/9. Prizes for first, second and third; £15, £10, £5 respectively to be presented on 10/9. CC to design posters and leaflets for distribution in village a.s.a.p. It was noted that another scarecrow contest was planned for Longnor during Spring/Summer next year. This would be a separate event and entries were to be encouraged for both competitions.
Play Ground Regeneration
e. Work scheduled for completion on 14/8. All going according to plan.
f. A new sign is to be designed and submitted for approval by the Parish Council – DO and MG.
g. Plans for the opening ceremony on 10/9 at 4.00 pm are well advanced. DO had booked the entertainment and activities to include a clown and a history walk. AP and DH to provide a marquee. Tables to be sourced – DO. Room to be booked at fire station in case of bad weather. CC to provide local press contacts to DO.
h. List of VIP guests drawn up to be invited jointly by Action Group and Parish Council.
i. Posters to go up in the village a.s.a.p. - DO.
j. MG to find out if an inspection is required by the Local Authority in addition to the one carried out by RoSPA.
k. Safe Playgrounds Awards – to be explored.
l. Sustainability grant – would be subject to further discussions.
Church Clock
m. JF reported that the grant covering 50% of the cost had been awarded. Work to start in September.
n. CC to look at options for Waitrose local charities scheme, if required.
Village Leaflet
o. Very well received within the village. SK again thanked JO and DO for their efforts.
Staffordshire Peak District Tourism Association
p. CC to contact and ask for minutes of meetings.
Telephone Banking
q. No progress at this point.
Live and Work Rural
r. MR to send regular newsletter to action group.
Liaison with Parish Council
s. Sewage works planning application – still under discussion with PDNPA.
t. MG gave a summary of items discussed at Parish council meeting. The Attractions notice board would need to be reviewed and updated.
u. Flower pots at the entrance to the village had been removed as they obscured the road safety signs.
v. Parish council minutes are now displayed on notice boards within the village. No plans to publish in Benefice magazine.
w. Car parking in the village – is being discussed by the Parish Council.
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x. RK has renewed group subscription to SMVCS.
y. Dark Skies Initiative – It was proposed that the Action Group explore the Dark Skies Initiative and look at its relevance to Longnor. CC to look at work done within Peak Park and report back to next meeting.
The Next Meeting will take place on Thursday 1st September 2011 at The Community Room, Longnor Fire station at 7.30 pm, all welcome.
Wednesday 1st June 2011 at Longnor Wood
Present: S Kidd, A. Preston, D Hanna, R Kebble, G Kebble, C Chambers, J O'Neill, D O'Neill and Michela Griffith.
Apologies: J Forester, R Woolley, P Baker, Michelle Reynolds.
The minutes of the last meeting were agreed as a true and accurate record.
1. St Bartholomew’s Fayre
The response to invitations to take up stalls at the St Bartholomew’s Fayre had so far been disappointing. Members of the group were reminded to contact potential participants as follows:-
SK – Sarah Gayton
DH – fishmonger, Sarah Walker, Tony Beresford, Mushroom grower, Linda O’Sullivan,
AP – Florist
CC – WI
RK – Breweries, Cottage Delights
Concern was expressed at the lack of parking within the village – AP to approach a local landowner for permission to park on their land for the day.
The application to “The Robbie Williams Give It Sum Fund” for a grant to purchase some market stalls was rejected. The application would not address poverty or disadvantage in the area and would be for commercial gain.
The next Fayre planning meeting will be held on 2nd June starting at 7.30 pm - all welcome.
2. Play Ground Regeneration
The National Lottery Community Spaces programme has offered Longnor Action Group a delivery grant of £48,488.32 for the regeneration of Longnor Playground. The chairman proposed a vote of thanks to DO for the tremendous amount of hard work she had put in on behalf of the group, and for making this bid so successful.
A site meeting with Janet Nash from the parish council and the landscape architect will take place on 28th June to determine site access etc. Work will start on 18/7/2011 and is expected to take 2 – 3 weeks.
The opening ceremony with a Teddy Bears picnic is proposed for the day of the St Bartholomew’s Fayre on 10 September. This date was included in the grant application and DO pointed out that it could increase numbers attending both events. Concern was raised that this would dilute the help available to staff the Fayre and that it might be more appropriate to hold it the next day at the same time as the school treasure hunt. Further discussions will take place.
3. Market Place
No update at this time.
4. Church Clock
A grant application to the Heritage Lottery Fund had been approved. This would cover 50% of the refurbishment cost. The Action group had already agreed to make a contribution of £750 and an application is to be submitted to Staffordshire Moorlands DC. Further funding would be needed however.
5. Village Leaflet
The leaflet is now ready for distribution to Local TICs and businesses. There is one less page than previously due to the there being fewer advertisers. The dates of the autumn and winter fayres have been included. SK thanked JO for his efforts in producing the leaflet.
6. Staffordshire Peak District Tourism Association
No update at this time.
7. Market Building Update
Work is progressing on the new toll board.
8. Telephone Banking
RK is to visit the Nat West bank to resolve outstanding issues and to arrange for an internet facility.
9. Live and Work Rural
No update at this time.
10 Liaison with Parish Council
MG provided an update on the progress of the sewage works planning application.
PDNPA and Severn Trent will be in attendance at an open meeting on 8/6 at Longnor School starting at 7.30 pm to discuss the proposal. The decision to go ahead with this project will be taken after this meeting has taken place.
The Annual council meeting is to take place on Monday 6/6 at Longnor School starting at 7.30 pm.
11. AGM
SK agreed to remain as chairman. RK was confirmed in his role as treasurer and CC as secretary.
A financial report was produced by RK. There had been little movement in funds over the period apart from a payment to support the village website. The accounts were approved and signed off.
The Next Meeting will take place on Wednesday 6th July 2011 at Lower Whitle Farm, Longnor at 7.30 pm, all welcome.
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