First AGM Minutes

THURSDAY, 31/07/2025 @ 09:45 am in the Village Hall

1. Agreed meeting of the previous meeting

2. Review outcomes from the AGM – Thursday, 01/05/2025

• Likely cost of and permissions for extending the Shed – Lance and Chris to take this forward. Lance to produce drawings for VHC approval.

• It was agreed that members should have only one ongoing project at a time.

• Chris to look at replacing the current kitchen table with a smaller table

• Following on from the tidying up, it was not considered necessary to buy another moveable work bench for use both inside and outside

• After the review of power tools, it was decided to look at an extractor for the sander and a new pillar drill. Lance will look at buying these items.

• A good quality Band Saw is now in place and working well.

• Stuart will contact Olly Knight for advice on the best way forward for heating the Shed. Bob will contact NYCC for advice on any grants etc.

• It was agreed that Saturday, 6 September @ 12:00 noon for the summer BBQ

• It was agreed to confirm Shed opening times / days as Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:30-12:00

• It was agreed that we should consider replacing the front door with a more secure UPVC door. Stuart will take this forward and obtain prices.

• Jean to contact Brian A regarding publication of opening times in Chronicle

3. Financial Report

• It has been a much more successful year for car parking and we have more than doubled our revenue so far this year. We are in a healthy financial position, and we will publish a full financial statement after the half yearly committee meeting at the end of September / early October. Martin is happy to answer any questions in the interim.

• The change to Octopus Energy has gone smoothly and should bring about a significant saving in energy costs.