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PUBLIC MEETING

The Alford Town Appraisal steering group would like to invite everyone to its launch in the Corn Exchange on Thursday 12^th November starting at 7.30pm

Members of the Steering Group will give a short presentation and explain the seven key areas that it believes will strengthen the future of Alford.

We would welcome participation from all those who wish to get involved in shaping Alford in the next 10 years.

Refreshments will be served and the prize draw for the £100 will take place at the end of the evening.

Every household will get a copy of the final document delivered to their door shortly after the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Many thanks, Graham Hounslow

The town council has agreed the events in the market square can come under their auspices, Mayor Hounslow and Town Clerk Linda attended the meeting along with counciller Devereaux’s deputy Chloe.

Again I have taken notes, apologies in advance for mistakes and omissions, that’s what you get if i do the notes. I’ve set this entry out in logical order, not necessarily in the order of events or decisions.

Also attending, Paul Lane – Magpies, Paul Rice – Alford Signs, Margret Hall – Alford Scouts, Jan Buckley and Pam Calvert – JJ Flower Design, Sarah Blair-Manning – Manor House, Geoff Dees – Five Sail Mill, Alan Whitcombe – Simply Heaven, Bob Clifford – Windmill Hotel, Christine Jones adn Partner, Stuart Hodgkins, St Wilfreds Church,  Angie – Safe Lincs and Quackers, Sarah, ACC and Councillor. Two Young persons – Youth Council,  Apologies Owen Stokes – Studio Coffee House.

again, no formal agenda. Aim, to arrange the running order for the day and appoint responsible persons.

The Corn Exchange is to be open all day, with events running from 10 am through ’till about 9pm or later

A running order, with persons willing to assist with the organisation follows.

10am – 12 noon    Pre-school open event.  Angie kindly offered to communicate with Quackers and Sarah has offered to try to arrage Sure Start Presence, Glynn Handley ( not present ) had previously offered his assistance liasing with Quackers. No one mentioned a contact within Bon ami.

12noon – 2pm  Arts, Crafts , Demonstrations of Wreath making, Painting, Music, Magic and the like, Jan buckly has offered to organise this period, I offered to assist her. It was suggested that Mt Duncalfe be contacted to ask if Primary Children could entertain with their “Oliver”

2pm – 4pm  Tea dance, PCO Phillips has this in hand.

4pm – 6.30pm Young persons, Father Christmas, Youth Council , Youth Band, Alford CC Band,

6.30pm – 7pm  Handbell Ringers

7pm – 8.30 pm Alford’s Got Talent, Final, Bob Clifford and Christine Jones.

8.30pm – 9pm Handbell Ringers

9pm – 9.30pm Alford’s Got Talent , Prize giving.

this is in no way definitive, only a working guideline, all reporting to Paul Lane please.

Sarah Blair-Manning offered a £100 prize fund and suggested a number of things, Radio and TV coverage, a “different” type of attraction for the market square as most of the traditional attractions were now in the manor house and to duplicate the type of attraction would detract from the quality of the day. she suggested, Tastes of Lincolnshire, Magic shows, Bands and either decorated windows or a Lantern Parade. It was suggested the traders dress to suit the theme of the Manor house event.

Other items, Paul Lane said he might have s a supply of bales that could be used for market suare seating.

The Church bell can be sounded at pre arranged times to suit santas arrival.

Jan Buckley might be able to borrow a roll-a-penny and Spilsby Lions might have an old fashioned shooting gallery.

Someone will contact Kelly Cockerton  at the Youth Center 463539 so they have the opportunity to become involved.

Next Meeting  Monday 19th October, Corn Exchange

Held in Alford Corn Exchange 7pm

present, Bob Clifford, Peter Milson, Alan Whitcombe, Rob Ray, Graham Hounslow.

No Agenda, therefore notes taken are in random order.

AACP Grant application for funding

Bob concerened regarding individual insurance

If Alford Town Council ran the Christmas event, then insurance for that event could be covered by Alford Town Councils policy. At least on member of the Town Council would have to be part of the oganising group, Sarah Deveroux, Paul lane and Mayor Hounslow would all likle involvement.

A “Car Rally” will be arranged for May 2nd or may 3rd 2010.

Alford Town Council might arrange a Farmers Market on easter Monday 2010

Jen Cooper to be contacted for links to and from Alford Town Council website.

Veterens Day, Army Day,  Heroes Day  26th 27th june 2010, Military show, Hire Corn Exchange, 1940’s dance

Campsite required to accommodate 3-4000 people.

Morris Men, august Bank Holiday Weekend.

Easter Pancake race

Easter mystery play, Mark Rowe?

Town Cryer competition.

Co-op has an open day Dec 6th.

Simon Adderley and Jamie Fraser joined the meeting. again , no set Agenda, random notes.

Significance of Alford to the development of America, We live in history, an amazing marketing tool, Founders day, 4th July, Footsteps of History, Alford History to Americans, Alford Family Tree, Involve Alice Walmsley, Jameston connections, Arts Council Funding, Dinner Placemats and town signage, Involve Visit Lincolnshire, Highlight Smuggling connections, Sarah and Philip Crome, Alford 1 and 2 possible use of material. Conatct EMDA for assistance once a game plan has been set in motion so they can see proper action and intent.

Alford setting history straight, Alford twin town in America. Links with Saltfleet Haven and Castle Carlton

Under no particular group auspices, Paul Lane organised a Planning meeting for the event on Friday December 4th 2009 in and around Alford Town Center, Market Place and Corn Exchange.

Attending this meeting, in seated order, Ron The Gnome, Paul Rice -  Alford Signs, Terry Wilburn – Perseus Star, Sarah Devereaux – Councilor, Stuart – Church ,Cecil Mundy – Methodist Church, Pam Calvert – JJ Flower Design,  Jan Buckley – JJ Flower Design, Angeline Handley – Ageline’s Patisserie Glyn Handley – Angeline’s Patisserie and Alford Town FC, Graham Hounslow  – Mayor, Eric Cooper – Deputy Mayor,  Alan Witcombe – Simply Heaven, Rob Ray, Bob Clifford – Windmill Hotel, Jill Clifford – Windmill Hotel, Christine – Singer, Alan Reeson – Resident, Owen Stokes – Studio Coffee House, Paul Lane – Magpies Nest, PCO Phillips.

Paul Lane thanked all for coming and the meeting agreed that Paul should become Chairperson. He outlined the aim of this meeting as constructing a framework of events and identifying persons responsible for making the events happen.

The Corn Exchanged has been booked for the whole day, so something should be happening throughout the day, suggestions were as follows, in no particular order, Children’s morning, Choir, Churches Together organise something, Musical Recital, Santa for 180 plus children, Tea Dance, Football Club involvement, Handbell ringers, Magic Show, Cubs Involvement, Fire Brigade, Schools Competition for switching on Tree Lights, Riggals invitation, Steam Engines and probably a few more I missed due to cross talking at the table.

Certain People metaphorically put their hands up for certain jobs,

Paul Lane,   Chairperson

PCO Phillips,   Tea Dance

Glyn, Communication to Quackers and Alford Town FC

Cecil , Church Co-ordinator

Mayor Hounslow, Santa’s presents, Road Closures, Funding available, Town Clerk assistance and probably more besides.

Terry, assist with publicity

Alan, organisation of Stalls

It was noted that The Manor House has an event arranged on the same day and it was agreed that if possible the Town Centre event should compliment the Manor House event.

The meeting ended with the next meeting arranged for 5th Oct, in the Corn Exchange if possible, elsewhere if not, and a meeting for the 2nd Nov is already arranged for the 2nd Nov at 7.30 pm in the Corn Exchange.

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Minutes of the Alford Active Community Partnership

Minutes of the

Alford Active Community Partnership Working Group

Held on

4 March 2009

At

The Alford Community Church

Present:

John Johnson Alford Town Council (Chair)

Peter Milson Alford Town Council (Secretary)

Mark Rowe Alford Community Church

Lesley Rowe Alford Community Church (PP Presentation)

Rob Ray Alford Chamber of Commerce

Bob Barrett St Wilfrids Church

1. Apologies:

Sarah Blair-Manning, Bob Clifford, Alan Whitcombe, Lewis Burchnall, Karen Parsons & Cecil Mundy

1. Matters Arising.

The chair reviewed the matters arising:

1. • PM had tried to contact the Alford webmasters to arrange a meeting but with no success.

It was agreed that a meeting between PM, BB, RR, LR would be held at 15.30 on Tuesday 24 March. Keith Butters would be invited to this meeting

Action PM

1. • LCC will be contacted re road closures for the three main events of 2009. Action JJ

1. • Alan Whitcombe and Bob Clifford had been invited to the meeting, but were unable to attend. They will be sent minutes and invited to the next meeting.

Action PM

1. • The meeting of ALL members that was planned for 9 February had been cancelled .It will now be held on Monday 16 March at 19.00 hours in the Community Church.

Fliers will be delivered to all Alford groups / organisations

Action JJ

1. • Woodland Farm have been contacted and the contact for the Farmers market will be Simon Harrop from the Trout Farm at Belleau

Action JJ

1. • ATC Clerk will be contacted re booking dates in the Corn exchange for the Antique Markets and Craft Fairs

Action JJ

1. New Events

A Veterans event (with the RBL) was being planned for July in the Memorial Park, information on dates etc to be passed to PM.

Action JJ

1. Power Point Presentation. (PPP)

The committee reviewed the PPP to be given at the meeting on 16 March that was prepared by PM and jazzed up by LR. It also reviewed the logo for AACP.

LR would contact PM with changed slides prior to the presentation to the full group on 16 March

Action PM/LR

1. Next Steps

There was a discussion on how AACP should proceed. It was agreed to discuss this more fully at the next meeting

Action ALL

1. Police / PCSO involvement

It was felt that the Police / PCSO should be involved AACP.

Action MR

1. Date of next Meetings:

1. • For all interested organisations in Alford at 19:00 Monday 16 at the Alford Community Church.

1. • AACP IT / Website sub group 15.30 on 24 March at the Community Church

   • AACP Working Group 14.30 on 25 March at the Community Church

CC All members of the AACP, Alford Town Council, Alford Chamber of Trade (via RR) and Alford Town Clerk

A traditional café serving hearty meals at Lunchtime, all day breakfasts and Stokes Coffee six days a week.

Now under the management of Owen who is putting his own special touch to the Coffee House menu.

First I have to mention the excellent selection of sweets to tempt you; wonderful delights such as homemade

Studio Coffee House Trifle of which I have personally eaten two variants, the Raspberry Trifle and the Kiwi fruit Trifle.

Every day the menu changes, Homemade Pies, Quiches and Roast Dinners. All at very reasonable prices.

An email has been sent via the email list to invite you to the Alford Chamber of Commerce
meeting in the Windmill Hotel Restaurant 7pm Wednesday 3rd December.

The agenda includes: discussion of membership of Alford Chamber under the
umbrella of Lincolnshire Chamber, when to join and what the subsequent fees
will be.
If you are not on the list and would like to be, please let us know, if you do not have email and would like to be on the mailing list, Please let Alan at Simply Heaven know, or any committee member.