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

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.