Committee Meeting – 16th
August 2012
Present: Barbara Brown
Chris Mee
Roger Mee
Gill Morrell
Gwen Mann
Ann Metcalfe (Part)
Janet O’Connor
Irene Pope
Gill Ridings
Lesley Tierney
(guest) + 1
Apologies: Val Johnston
Joan Snowdon
Pat Tough
1.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting were passed GM to post onto website after
moving Janet O’Connor to attendees . GM
2.
Matters Arising
There were no matters arising.
3.
Secretary’s Report
Currently 66 members following an influx from Swallows.
4.
Treasurer’s Report
No
update. Gill needs to speak to Township
Office regarding getting the township money donated by Councillor Metcalfe,
although we are still waiting for Clive to install a new gate at Nabbs Wife.
5.
Website report
152 people,
185 hits. International visitors 6 USA,
2 France, 2 India, 1 German, 1 New Zealand and 1 Singapore.
6.
Social Calendar
September – Worm Counts (Mary Lennon)
October – Open Forum
November – Shopping at Naylors
December – Xmas meal at Pack Horse. It
was agreed to go for the £22 menu which the Pack Horse will give us for £20,
7.
Rochdale ROW
Councillor
Metcalfe attended to update on the problem with Roods Lane and the kissing gate
the council had tried to install. She has spoken to all landowners and they
have agreed to dedicate the route, although the council are making it quite
difficult.
Ann suggested that with some of the money she has to spend there could be
an information board put up in the village so that we could post notices of
events, etc. on it.
Gwen had met with United Utilities regarding Ashworth and they have identified
a contractor to put a bridge in and a quote is being prepared.
Overtown Lane has still not been fixed although it has been reported to the
council and to the contractor.
BB highlighted a problem where the path has been washed away on Splash Lane
which is down to the membrane. The
council have been informed.
Regarding the grids at Red Lumb, IP suggested putting some limestone chippings
over the top of them so that the horses having problems can’t see the
grids. People need to keep ringing the
council. Ann Metcalfe said she would
follow up.
8.
Bury ROW
Chris
Peat has 3 claims in our area, through farm to Nangreaves, Simpsons at
Buckhurst and Irwell Vale.
IP reported that the plan for the wind turbines on Castle Hill Road had been
rejected. One of the reasons given was
that they would frighten horses.
Dunham Work may start week commencing 20th August. Once complete we need to arrange some
publicity with LEF people and have an inaugural ride. Get a report/picture in Observer, Bury Times
and Heywood Advertiser and the BHS Tracks Magazine and Northern Horse. This should be late September/October. We also need signs to say that it has been
funded by RBBA, LEF and LCC.
IP advised that bridleway 27 behind Lowes Farm is going to be closed for 2/3
weeks for electricity works. IP to send
email to David Chadwick to make sure surface is restored. IP
9.
2012 Projects
The Treasure Hunt 5th August raised £52.00
Le Trec – 27th August – cancelled due to lack of entries and poor
weather forecast.
10.
Any Other Business
Gwen
mentioned the 25 year anniversary next year and suggested a social night at the
Pack Horse with music and food and have a bit of a party. She has provisionally spoken to Carole at the
Pack Horse who has said she will organise everything.
Also, organise some rides on paths that we have got open or managed to save
from being closed.
IP brought a calendar she had put together.
BB to get costs of printing a calendar. BB
Lesley Tierney and a friend attended the meeting to ask for advice about
setting up a group or joining our group for the Ainsworth area of Bury. There are approximately 100 horses. She said there was a problem with Barrett
Fold Farm and someone suggested they attend the Bury ROW meeting.
Gill
Morrell mentioned that there is £6,000 ward fund £2,500 to go to different
causes. Maybe we could apply to get some
equipment for path clearances.
11.
Next Meeting -
Thursday 20th September at 8.00 pm at Chris & Roger’s.
