PCC News - April 2008

The PCC met on April 9th, when the following matters were discussed:-

The Archdeacon - Attended the meeting and gave a brief talk about his life and encouraged us in our reordering programme.

Confirmation - Service arranged for 5pm on Saturday April 19th followed by communion.

Christian Aid Week - A programme of events was arranged

    May 3rd - Town sponsored walk

    May 9th - SPOGS sponsored sleepover on pews

    May 11th - Cake stall at family service

    May 16th - MU coffee morning and bring'n'buy stall

    May 16th - Quiz night

    May 18th - Pilots bingo

    May 23rd - Wine tasting

    May 24th - Sponsored walk

    May 31st - International food evening

Reordering - Sir Wm. Gage the Church Chancellor held a consistory court on April 5th, and granted the faculty for reordering, with the proviso than an attempt be made to find a new home for the organ in the next six months, and the style and design of the chairs to be agreed with DAC.

A small steering group was set up to liaise with architect and move on as quickly as possible, as the WREN grant has to be used before December or will be lost. There are problems with the organ at present. A £3000 donation had been received towards reordering work.

Youth Worker - Our bid was unsuccessful due to volume of bids received by Rank. We can reapply next year.

Finance - Income was down for the first quarter of this year. Last year's accounts approved by PCC.

Fire Risk Assessment - Paul had attended meeting and we were meeting all requirements.

Management Groups - Minutes circulated.