Minutes of last
meeting:
Minutes of last meeting were approved
and signed.
Matters Arising:
Malcolm
asked who records the hours worked by individuals. Doug
records hours from Work Parties and Robin records meeting
attendance hours. Chris C said that members can record their
own hours on the Trust Website, under the Members Section
Chairman’s
Announcements
The WBCT AGM is to be hosted by the
Chippenham Branch and will be at The Lansdowne Hall at Derry
Hill. Bob is going to lead a walk to Pewsham Locks for those
who wish to see what is happening at Pewsham. Linda H,
Christine and Diana have volunteered to make cakes. The rest
of the planning is sorted. Seating needs to be set up at
0830 with the Audio Visual Display and static displays to be
set up. Colin is to take Willow to Pewsham and with help get
it into the canal for boat trips. Linda H is to do Teas and
Coffees. Val Laverick has offered a cake and will send it
with John (her husband). About 50 people have booked for
Lunch so total attendance could be about 80 people. The Risk
Assessment has been done. Dave has done some signs about the
work that has been done at Pewsham, and it is hoped that
they will be put up before Saturday, the rest will be
leaning against posts to let people see what we have done.
It was decided that 1 mini-bus should be enough. Derek has
offered to put up direction signs on Friday evening so that
people can find the hall for the meeting. From 1030 people
will start going to Pewsham locks to see the recent
dredging, towpath widening and the chance of a trip in
Willow. Derek asked if there was going to be enough water in
the canal to get Willow in and out, there should be enough.
Jeff is to look at the landing stage on the Bund to make it
easier to get on and off Willow. The trust display needs
setting up along with Projectors, screen and the microphones
for the meeting. Rob is going to set up a video of canal
restoration for people to see while having tea etc. We are
going to sell the Calendars , Christmas card, Clothing and
Diana’s walk book. It was decided that as well as Linda’s
themed cake to have 2 other raffle prizes (this is in
addition to the Trust raffle).
Rob & Brian W attended a River Festival
aftermath party at John Clark’s house, there was a video of
the WBCT which shows that we do more than just boat trips
this was on the River Festival Website but the Canoe Club
have asked for this to be removed. John thanked Rob & Brian
for all their help. John who is a member of CHAP (Chippenham
Area Partnership) is pushing WBCT and giving us publicity
where he can.
Chipenham Museum the display is being
extended until the end of October, it is proving to be
popular.
Awards are going to be made to Justin &
Alison Guy for their work with Canal Publicity, and Peter
Williams for his work with organising the sponsored walk.
Work Party Report:
Doug Harris was not at the meeting and
there is no report.
Project Report:
Colin Fletcher gave his report
Anthony asked about the planning of the
locks, would it include the extra width for the bywash. The
answer was yes, everything would be included.
Fund Raising:
Kath Hatton gave her report
Bob asked how much the calendars, cards
and books were. Calendars £3.95 Cards £3.50 for 6 large
cards, £2.50 for 6 small cards the book is £4.95
Publicity:
Web Site - Robin
was not at the meeting.
Justin Guy had
been giving the public a rest from the Canal. In this weeks’
Wiltshire Gazette there will be an advert for the AGM.
Future Events:
WBCT AGM -
Lansdowne Hall, Derry Hill on 15 October, 10am onwards.
After the AGM
there will be drinks in the 3 Crowns from 8pm.
Skittles Brian W mentioned that the annual skittles match
against the K&A is due in November. Brian has been to the
Oliver Cromwell in Bromham, and is to book this.It is
planned to start playing 7pm eat 8.15, there will be a
choice of meals, details will be put on the website and the
K&A will be invited when details have been sorted. Brian W
asked could we try and lose so that the K&A have to organize
the match next year.
Treasurers Report:
We have some money. Brian W asked what was happening about
buying Ray Canter’s quad bike. Colin suggested that those
who were interested (they would need to be regular work
party members) in using it club together to buy it. If it is
Trust equipment it can be insured centrally by the Trust. If
people can gift-aid their contribution it would be a big
help.
Any Other Business:
The AGM planning is going well volunteers will be needed for
serving tea/coffee, clearing up afterwards etc.
Linda H is going to bake a themed cake for a raffle prize.
Diana is going to offer to sell other branches copies of her
walk book at a discount price (5 or more copies) so that
they can sell them and make some money for their branch.
Diana thanked Allan C for drawing the maps. Rob suggested
that the Tourist Information Centre and Waterstones in
Chippenham may like to sell some.
Diana mentioned the Quiz night, this is usually in February
but it may have to be in March or on a different night.
Diana is going to find out what night we can have the Main
Hall at the Rachel Fowler Centre. Rob mentioned that there
is a quiz night at the 3 Crowns twice a month.
Kath is going to organise the Christmas Meal, at the
Semington Arms. They have sent some money for the
Interpretation Boards, at the junction of the W&B and the
K&A.
Chris C mentioned that Dragonfly had been posted, and
members should have their copy soon.
Next meeting-
8pm,
8th November 2011, at Rachel Fowler Centre, Melksham