Present:
M Still, J Bettey, Jan Bourne, Ian Martin
1) Apologies:
Pat Still, Richard Stone, Richard Wiltshire, Phil Kessel.
2) Minutes of last meeting:
These were agreed.
3) Issues arising from last meeting:
NHS Trust/Darenth Park Hospital representation at the Dartford Festival
JB has contacted the Hospital again to see if representation is possible. JB spoke to both the community liaison and dietetics managers. They will notify JB as soon as possible with a decision.
Arrange for distribution of the composting leaflets
JB has started to distribute them to various locations in the Borough including DIY stores and Garden Centres.
Pursue facilitation of the Swanscombe & Greenhithe QED Community Group meetings
Pat Martin has informed JB that she would like to re-start the QED meetings but is committed to the Salvation Army for another few weeks. She will contact JB with a date for a new meeting.
Glaxo Smith Kline re: adoption as a charity
JB has contacted Glaxo and has been informed about the process for local groups being funded/recognised as a charity. Local groups should submit proposals as and when they require funding. Glaxo has a monthly meeting to assess local group proposals and makes decisions based on evidence provided.
4) Requests for expenditure:
MS stated that Richard Stone would like to organise two QED field trips. One to Yalding organic gardens and the other to Blackthorn Trust (Health project).
Action: RS to supply cost and details to Steering group
5) Accounts:
Information was not available at the meeting (See footnote)
6) Dartford Festival 21/22 July:
The group discussed ideas and preparations for the Festival but decided that a special festival meeting was required. JB will be contacting individuals to arrange a date. (Likely to be third week in May)
JB stated that marquee this year is 9m by 18m with white-sided walls. Trestle tables 6ft long will be supplied. QED to determine how many
Ian Martin stated that he would see if Groundwork would like to get involved with the Festival
7) Feedback from Groups:
(Tredegar Allotments Club) Allotment nature project:
MS reported that Railtrack representatives visited the Tredegar allotment site and were given a tour round. MS put forward the proposed ideas to Railtrack for the land adjacent to the allotment site, should it be allocated to the club. MS is awaiting their decision.
MS showed the group a site map of the allotment suggesting what the layout would be. MS also stated that clearing of the site is on going.
MS also informed the group that Tredegar had been successful in their application for a CWS community dividend award to the sum of £2509
8) AOB:
Community Information Pack.
JB discussed with John Gunn the resident's welcome pack. John has some of the pack produced and will be sending it to JB. Some Directorates within the Borough Council are also considering production of a residents pack; JB has become involved to see if an environmental/QED theme would be included.
QED success page
JB is to create a page on the web site. Firstly JB needs to identify all the QED successes over the last five years.
Action: Can group members make suggestions to JB on QED successes?
Date of Next Meeting: 6th June 2001, 7:00
QED account stands at £4854.05. This includes costs of RWís Train and Taxi fares and MSís waders
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