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ALDENHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting of the NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE held at 8pm on Tuesday 11 September 2007 in Meeting Room Two, The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Avenue, Radlett.

Present:
Councillor Mrs G Balen
Councillor Mrs E Wackrow
Councillor C Wilkins

In Attendance:
Mrs Jan Adams, Deputy Clerk

 

1. Election of Chairman
   
   Councillor Mrs Balen was elected as Chairman.
   
   
   
2. Apologies for absence
   
   Apologies were received from Councillors Mrs V Charrett, J Howley and R Worthy.
   
   
   
3. Declarations of Interest
   
   There were no declarations of interest.
   
   
   
4. Minutes of the Meeting held on 11 April 2007
   
   The Minutes were signed as a true and correct record.
   
   
   
5. Matters arising from the Minutes of the meeting held on 11 April 2007
   
   Royal Mail - It was reported that the £50 compensation agreed by Royal Mail for non delivery of one box of Around Radlett had now been received.
   Advertisement – Jackie Gilbert - It was noted that Jackie Gilbert who had not been happy with her previous advertisement had now submitted a revised copy.
   
   
   
6. Guide 2007
   
   Members were generally pleased with the new Guide.  However, the Deputy Clerk was asked to contact Local Authority Publication and query the following points 1. Why was Octagen given the centre pages and 2. The wrong photo had been used of the Fire Station. (Action: Deputy Clerk)
   
   
   
7. Feedback from edition 76
   
   Members liked the mix of contents in the issue and the Deputy Clerk reported that she had received several comments regarding the scene on the front cover.
   
   
   
8. Articles for inclusion in edition 77
   
   The following articles were put forward for possible inclusion in edition 77:-
   
   
   1. Rotary Carol Concert
   2. Radlett Festival 2008 – 7 and 8 June 2008
   3. Festival 2007 – Raffle prize winners and Scarecrow Competition
   4. Date of Switch On Christmas Lights and David Press Switch On
   5. Best Front Garden Competition 2007 with photos before and after
   6. Philip Freid on Kilimnjaro
   7. Horticultural Society Mini and Main Shows
   8. Pantomime
   9. RCT programme
   10. Why a Parish Council – JAPlanning Article – Elizabeth  (Chairmen of other committees to write articles for future editions)
   11. Trefoil Guild plus photo
   12. 25th Anniversary Lunch Club plus photo – Elizabeth
   13. Brian and Chris Davis moving house
   14. Sue Civval leaves Radlett
   15. Elderly People born in Radlett and their reminiscences
   16. Joan Cole – Gill
   17. Volunteer of the Year Award 2008
   18. Platt Foundation – Elizabeth
   19. Hanging Baskets and photo
   20. Tennis Courts and Multi Purpose Courts  plus football pitches
   21.  Radlett Youth Club for Hire
   22. Kitchen caddies
   23. National Wide Travel
   24. Cost and Use of Security Men at Phillimore Recreation Ground
   25. Vandalism at RYC
   26. Bhaktivedanta Manor plus photo – recent event
   27. Mayor’s Charity plus other events
   28. Interfaith Meetings – Gill
   29. Red House Surgery and Cards – Gill
   30. Rail Freight – an update
   31. AGM date
   32. M25 proposals
   33. Carries’ Qualification
   34. Parish Council office – Opening Times, Bus Passes, Planning, Guide, Around Radlett, CAB, RCT.
   35. Police Office at RCT
   36. Allotments and present state
   37. New Truck
   38. Youth Provision Questionnaire
   39. Bin collection for the Elderly and Disabled
   40. £65,000 Grant from Quadrant – Your favourite piece of equipment child or adult
   41. Bartlett Trees
   42. Corner Cottage
   43. Theobald Street – 40 mph
   44. Rubbish – Jeanne Sowry
   45. Scottish Dancing
   46. Local Societies Forthcoming Events
   47. Library – Story Time
   48. History of Emblem

   Front Cover

   1. Black and White Line Drawing by Paul Ellis
   2. Christmas Greeting
      
      
      
9. Advertisements
   
   The Deputy Clerk had written to Nadi Yoga asking if they wished to continue with the advertisement since they had cancelled their regular booking at the Youth Centre. A new company wished to place an advertisement and that would depend on the space available.
   
   
   
10. Format and Colour
    
    Members requested that quotations were sought from other print companies.
    The format would be as before.
    The colour chosen was Pantone 485C (a poppy red).
    
    
    
11. Put Together
    
    The Put Together would take place on 4 October 2007 at 7.30pm.

 

Closure: 10pm