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Aldenham Parish Council

Minutes of the meeting of the Newsletter Committee held at 9am on Tuesday 15 July 2008 in Meeting Room Two, The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Avenue, Radlett.

Present:

• Councillor Mrs G Balen (Chairman)
• Councillor Mrs E Wackrow
• Councillor C Wilkins
• Councillor R Worthy

In Attendance:

• Mrs Jan Adams, Deputy Clerk

 

1. Election of Chairman

   Councillor Mrs G Balen was unanimously elected as Chairman.

2. Apologies for absence

   Apologies were received from Councillor V Charrett.

3. Declarations of Interest

   There were no declarations of interest.

4. Minutes of the Meeting held on 1 April 2008

   The Minutes were signed as a true and correct record.

5. Matters arising from the Minutes of the meeting held on 1 April 2008

   There were no matters arising.

6. To adjourn the meeting for members of the public to address the committee (if any) in accordance with standing order 13.9

   There were no members of the public present.

7. Feedback from edition 78

   Members felt that the edition was so much better in full colour. It was thought that the dark background on the pages of ‘Your Council Working for you’ was difficult for some readers to read and thought would be given to readability when deciding colours in the future.

8. The following items were put forward for possible inclusion in the next edition
   1. The front cover would have a painting of the War Memorial with details of the progress of the planned restoration work - GB/RF
   2. Reminiscences – Edie Oakley and Joan Brooks with photo’s, also a photo of the former antique shop at Letchmore Heath - JA
   3. Article and photographs/paintings of Tabard Rugby Club giving a history of the club – Vicky Hopcroft
   4. Pierpoint Morgan and properties in Aldenham – Brian Hyde
   5. Toddlethon – Jessica Breakwell
   6. Fun Run 2009 – Simon Pyzer  possibly ed 81 or 82
   7. Fairfield 50th Anniversary – Juliette Wilson
   8. Playground Equipment – Peter/John
   9. Football at Phillimore Recreation Ground – Peter/John
   10. Bikers on Track – Peter/John
   11. Tree Works – Fred/John/Peter/Ron
   12. Hanging Baskets with photo – Jan
   13. Recycling plastics – Jan
   14. Parking on pavements and verges – Peter
   15. Young Cricketers – Rachael White/Chris – possibly edition 81 or 82
   16. Jewish Festivals, facts and background - Estelle
   17. Interfaith Service – Estelle
   18. Radlett Youth Club – Sandra Huff
   19. Interfaith Meeting, 23 October 2008 – Gill/Jan
   20. Newsletter, the why’s and wherefores – Gill
   21. Switch On Christmas Lights possibly Pam St Clement or local school, date only – Jan
   22. Footpaths Booklet ‘calling all artists’ – Jan/Chris possibly ed 81
   23. Rotary Carol Concert, date only – Roger Housechild
   24. Patrol Hunt winners – article and photos – Beryl Cushion
   25. Free Light Bulbs – Jan
   26. Sponsorship for Christmas lights – Jan
   27. Watford Football Club – Peter
   28. Recycling in Newberries Car Park – Jan
   29. Ladies Circle – Mary Dootson
   30. Sandra Taylor’s Leaving Party –Chris
   31. Update Councillors – Jan
   32. Borough Councillors/County Councillor with photo’s and who does what, explain the three tiers of local government – possibly ed 81
   33. Radlett Centre programme – Greg
   34. New staff for Art Café with photo’s, opening times, menus, WiFi and Barclaycard Oyster facilities – Greg/Hooshang
   35. CDRP
   36. Radlett Festival - Viv/Vicky
   37. Radlett Festival apply to a grant from proceeds - Viv/Vicky
   38. Radlett Festival website – Clive Glover
   39. Proceeds from Radlett Festival to Peace Hospice, details of in-house care – Stuart Nagler
   40. Give your old Furniture to the Peace Hospice shop, contact details – Stuart Nagler
   41. Rail Freight an update – Jan
   42. EBLOS performance – Jan
   43. PCSO article – Ian and Adele
   44. List of Locally Important Buildings in the Parish of Aldenham and what it means – Jan
   45. East of England plan, references for further info – Jan
   46. Red House – Gill
9. Advertisers

   As before with one new advertisers – Dr Irwin from the new Radlett Chiropractice Surgery.

   The rates for all advertisers appearing in future editions would be increased to £35 for an inside advertisement and £40.00 for a back page advertisement.

   Terms of reference for the Newsletter Committee would be discussed in full at the next meeting.

10. Distribution from March 2009

    One quotation for the distribution from March 2009 had been received from Roadrunners who quoted £400.00 per edition plus VAT. Other quotations would be sought. Members noted that the current delivery charge to Rochester of £78.00 per edition would no longer be applicable after March 2009.

11. Possibility of Producing a Calendar for 2010

    Members were keen to produce a calendar for 2010. The matter would be discussed in further detail at the next meeting.

12. Put Together

    The Put Together would be held at 9am on Wednesday 23 July 2008.

Closure: 11:25am.