September 2024
MINUTES OF MEETING OF HOGSTHORPE PLAYING FIELDS COMMITTEE
HELD ON WEDNESDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 2024
Present: Ellen Smith (Chair) Matthew West, Diane Hanson & Kath Hayes (Secretary)
Apologies from Joanne Pannett
1. Minutes of meeting The Minutes of the meetings of 9th July 2024 were agreed and duly signed by the Chairman.
2. Finance
i. The bank balance now stood at over £4000.
ii. Payment of account had been made of £74.84 and £44.95 to British Gas Lite. In addition card spending of £93.94 for car boot refreshment resale.
3. Car Boots
These are still going very well with approx. 25 tables at each event. Last event will be end October when the signs will be removed.
4. Maintenance
I. ES had investigated the cost of repair parts for the playpark. She could obtain these for a cost of £324 She was given the go-ahead to spend between £300-£400 and get this work done. Tony Tyrrell would be asked to carry out any repairs to the ground cover when these repairs had been made.
II. Tree branches have been removed.
III. MW has started removing benches from back of changing rooms.
IV. There are still ongoing repairs to be carried out:-
* power wash all of children’s playpark area (this may be reconsidered with painting of murals)
* begin painting of playpark equipment – ES arranging a working party.
* further clean up day to be arranged – ES arranging
* Clean up of space behind changing rooms & painting of shed.
5. Football
No-one is yet interested in setting up a football team. ES to ask around / kids playing on field to be asked if they know of anyone who can be coach.
6. Future plans
Newsletter not yet put into production
7. Date of next meeting
Next meeting was set for Wednesday 16th October at 5.00 p.m. before commencement of the Parish Council meeting.
Kmh: 10.09.24
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