ALDENHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting of the NEWSLETTER COMMMITTEE held at 7.30 pm on Thursday 10 July 2003 in Meeting Room Two, The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Avenue, Radlett.

Present:
Councillor J A Howley
Councillor E E Wackrow
Councillor R T A Worthy

In attendance:
Mrs J Adams (Deputy Clerk)

1. Appointment of Chairman

Councillor Mrs A Reith was elected Chairman for the Municipal Year. In the absence of the elected Chairman, Councillor Worthy agreed to chair the meeting.

2. Apologies for absence

Apologies were received from Councillors Mrs Reith and Mrs Turner.

3. To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 1 April 2003

The Minutes were signed as a true and correct record.

4. Matters arising from the Minutes of the meeting held on 1 April 2003

There were no matters arising.

5. Feedback from 60th edition

Overall Members were very pleased with the edition in particular the colour on the front and back covers.

One resident had telephoned to say that he enjoyed reading ‘Around Radlett’ but he found that the print in this issue rather small.

Mr Ken Herbert, who advertised on the back page, had written to say that he was disappointed with the artwork for his new advertisement and considered it to be ‘fuzzy’. He requested that we spoke to our printers.

The Deputy Clerk reported that despite the printers having a long lead up time
the edition was in the end rushed and proof reading time was limited to faxed
copies that were difficult to read.

6. Articles for inclusion in the 61st edition

1. Boyhood Wartime Memories (Part Two) – Brian Hyde
2. Blankets for Romania – Catherine Kilhams
3. How to keep cosy this winter – possibly News in Brief
4. Mount Prison, Bovingdon - Article already received
5. Forthcoming local society events (RP, RLOS, Music Club etc)
6. www.hertsconstabulary - News in Brief
7. Report on Scrubbitts Wood – Wildlife Trust
8. Aldenham Church - article already received – Brian Hyde
9. Herts of the Matter – article already received
10. Census Data – article already received
11. Dial A ride
12. Herts Constabulary article plus logo
13. Christmas photo/drawing wanted – News in Brief
14. Christmas decorations at the home of David Press - DP
15. Moving Recycling Bins – News in Brief
16. Former Mayor Stuart Nagler as a member of the Police Authority – News in Brief
17. Great Year with New Mayor – News in Brief
18. Councillors Liaison – JH
19. Fun Days, RCT Workshops, Tennis Courts, The Noise, Excel Sports
20. Best Front Garden Competition, Hanging baskets, Radlett Gardens, Communal Gardens competition, Red Lion
21. RCT programme
22. Selfish or What? Photo and article already received – RW
23. Aldenham Country Park. Photo by EW. Article from Graham Philips

7. Advertisements

The Kinetic Business Centre were not sure if they wished to repeat their half page advertisement in the 61st edition, they would discuss the matter and get back to us. Similarly, the Gingerbread House were considering a repeat advertisement.

Mr M P Sloane does not wish to continue with his advertisement at the present.

All other advertisers were as before.

8. Format and Colour

It was agreed to used an autumn colour and to ask Print Service to borrow their colour swatch.

The format will be either twelve or sixteen sides depending on content and advertisers.

7. Delivery to include request by Radlett Music Club for a Joint Delivery

Mr Michael Stockbridge, on behalf of the Music Club, had requested a joint
delivery of their 2003/2004 programme with the Parish Council newsletter. The
meeting was informed that no additional costs would be incurred by the Parish
Council.

Members agreed to the joint delivery.

8. Put Together

The Put Together of edition 61 would take place on 28 July 2003 at 8 pm in Meeting Room 2.

Closure 9pm