Thomas Batchcroft Trust
From
Charity Commission documents dated 22 March 1894 it may be deduced that the
Thomas Batchcroft Trust was founded by Will dated 21st March 1660.
The Trustees meet regularly to administer its affairs.
The Trust’s primary objective is to provide assistance to the
parishioners of Methwold.
Assistance
is
offered to those in need. Please
apply through the Clerk to the Trustees, contact details for whom are given
below. All applications will be
considered by the Trustees.
Allotments:
The allotment area off the Brandon Road adjacent to Cock Corner is the
private property of the Trust, comprising approximately 25 acres divided into 95
allotments, each approximately ¼ acre, the remaining area being taken up
pathways, etc. Applications are
invited from residents who would like to manage an allotment.
Full Terms & Conditions are available on request from the Clerk to
the Trustees.
Kindly
note: The allotment area is the private property of the Trust and for the use of
Trustees and allotment tenants only. There
are no public footpaths or public right of way and the use of the area to
exercise dogs is strictly forbidden. Also
note that shooting rights have been approved over the whole area of the
allotments.
The
Trustees disclaim responsibility for any accident or injury to unauthorized
persons.
Shooting
Rights:
Tenders are invited for the Shooting Rights in and
over the allotments. Applications
for the Rights for the coming year commencing October 11th 2007 should be made
to the Clerk by Friday, 28th September.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate they hold Third Party Insurance, a
Firearms Certificate & Game Licence and are fully conversant with current
regulations.
Memorial
Book:
A Memorial Book (of no particular religious bias) is kept displayed
within
Tableware:
Crockery, cutlery, etc. are available for rental at competitive prices.
Please give at least one month’s notice to avoid disappointment.
Enquiries regarding any matters related to the Trust
should be directed through the Clerk to the Trustees:-
Mr
James Douglass,
batchcroft@connectcomm.co.uk
Tel: 01366 728175