CROFTON CHILDREN’S
PLAY AREAS ASSOCIATION
Minutes
for the meeting dated 15th December 2003
Present: Paula Baker, Robert Baker, Helen Tate, Arthur
Ripley, Sean
Skidmore, Cllr Albert Manifield, Duncan
Thompson, Julian
Ellis & Joan Helme
Apologies: Sharon Gallagher, and Christine Sinclair
1. The minutes of the last meeting dated 3rd
November were agreed to be an accurate record.
2. Matters arising:
· Arthur has spoken to Barclays. They have accepted our application and
hopefully it should be decided in January.
The lady sounded interesting and may want to see the site.
· As arranged we visited other new parks in
the area, getting ideas and collecting photographs. These are available via email.
· A donation of £100 was received from
Constables and Pinders charity.
· Crofton Juniors Football Club has donated
£200 but we have yet to receive the cheque.
· The ward will be changing in June. Crofton will now be with Ryhill, Havercroft,
Cold Hiendley, Notton, Bleakly, Wintersett and Walton. Albert has been chosen to stand for election
by the government. He has joined us for
this meeting to get a better insight into the local groups. He offered his help. He has had experience fundraising and
supporting groups. Julian vouched for
his enthusiasm and commitment.
· Julian was asked again to get that the site
will be maintained by WMDC in writing.
· Albert asked about planning
permission. It has been in for
approximately two months now. Albert
would like to write to support our application.
3. Funding applications:
· The Foresters Fund for Children application
has been refused, as it is too big a venture.
Arthur has spoken to them and suggested we apply again for specific
items, which can have a plaque stating thanks to funders. They are happy with this and told us to
reapply.
· WREN met last Tuesday – THEY HAVE ALLOCATED
US A GRANT FOR UP TO £25,000!
· We have 6 months from 10th December
to secure the funding. We need to spend
it within 12 months.
· We have applied to Comic Relief, Local
Network Fund, and Barclays.
4. The Wakefield Express article was
good. It was felt that the photograph
of the children with their model was better than the one of the committee
members. Very positive. Unfortunately Millenni-Mums was not printed
as a supporter (this information was given).
5. The date of the next meeting is Monday 12th
January in Shay Lane Primary School, at 7.00pm in the staff room.
6. A.O.B.
· Julian has brought a quote and design plan
for the play equipment. This quote is
not inclusive and includes bark chippings instead of the cushioned flooring
that we would prefer. It does not
include earthworks. (Julian will look
into this.)
· The costing for the plan supplied is for
£42,030.45 plus VAT. This would leave
us with only approximately £8,000 for the earthworks and tarmacing. Our fundraising may need to be reassessed
and increased.
· We may have to put the play equipment in in
stages, as we originally planned, to allow for further fundraising. It looks as though we may have to find an
extra £20,000, after we have had match funding.
· We would like to have extra traditional
swings included.
· Sean suggested we check the design with
Health and Safety. Julian said he would
check.
· Arthur and Albert will meet at the site on Thursday
at 9.30am to show Albert.
· Sean & Robert will meet on Saturday at
10.30am, to visit skateparks, collecting ideas & photographs.
· Paula suggested applying to Biffa (up to
£25,000).