Committee Meeting – 25th September 2014
Present: Barbara Brown
Val Johnston
Emma Metcalfe
Gill Morrell
Irene
Pope
Joan Snowdon
Lesley Tierney
Apologies: Gwen Mann
June Timperley
Margaret
Varley
Barbara advised the Committee that June and Margaret were resigning from the
committee for next year.
·
Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting were passed. GM to post onto website GM
·
Matters Arising
Gwen
had spoken to John Oliver on the telephone – remove the point from future
minutes.
It was agreed to invite Vicky Oliver to speak at the October meeting –
Equissage.
·
Secretary’s Report
Nothing
to report.
·
Treasurer’s Report
The
Council have agreed to release the full amount of £2,062 for the bridleway
improvements carried out earlier this year but need a further invoice for
£47.50. Gill advised that some gate
latches had been ordered totalling £47.50.
BB to forward email containing the pictures to Joan. BB
It was agreed that Gill should ask Clive Haughton to get some stone to put on
the wet parts of Emma’s path. Contact
Joan when he’s doing the work so that it goes in the right place.
·
Website
99
hits, including international from Canada, California, Missouri Mexico.
·
Rochdale Rights of Way
Next
Rights of Way meeting next Tuesday, 30th September. JS and GM are
attending. Things to raise are gates at Shawfield
Stones, Bridleway sign pointing to Lea Holme and an update on Woodtop. BB to email Mick Balls and copy in Jim
Gartside.
·
Bury Rights of Way
No update on Ainsworth. IP had spoken to
Graham Smith who hasn’t had many evidence forms. May pick up over the winter period.
Bury Bridleway Strategy – next meeting 1st October. LT has a copy of the definitive map and has
marked some routes on it.
Dunham – gate near Castle Hill Road. IP
had found a long handle for £6, the landowner is going to fit it.
Buckhurst – no update.
·
Social
September
– open forum.
October – Gill to speak to Vicky Oliver about a talk on Equissage.
November – It was agreed to have a meal.
People to book and pay on the night.
Minimal organisation.
·
Any Other Business
Windfarm
– IP read through the objection letter that her and Joan have put
together. Individuals also need to write
in.
Next Meeting – 16th
October at Emma’s.