Present: Sariah Crosssley, Sharon Crumpler, Stuart Crumpler, Derrick

Crumpler, Graham Percival, Hazel Kingston, Philip Wilford.

Apologies: Deena Williams, Keith Hextall.

The meeting began with a discussion of news that Rebecca was to leave her

post in February. It was noted that she had asked whether we would be able

to produce the booklet prior to her leaving.

Other news from the Rural Community Council, reported by Sariah and Stuart

was that the appraisal group has £3000 to spend on community projects once

the booklet has been published. This must be spent by the end of the

financial year, at the end of March. It was queried whether this money could

be carried over and what we could spend the money on. Sariah agreed to speak

with Diana to discuss these issues. Sariah will also contact the school to

see about a competition to design the front cover for the final booklet.

We discussed projects to which the funding could be applied and came up with

the following ideas:

. seating around the village

. a new floral display by the Jubilee stone

. funding a trip for the Y Club

. short goal posts for Harecroft green

. funding for website

. funding for Sapcote News

Graham agreed to mention the floral display to the Accommodation to see if

they would maintain the area once planted. Approaching Sapcote Nurseries was

considered, but it was decided it would be premature at present.

Stuart agreed to talk with John Thomas to see if he would be interested in

running a trip for the Y Club and to ascertain how much money would be

required. It was suggested that the money be used to fund a mini bus into

town evenings and weekends for 4 weeks to see what the response was. Stuart

will also discuss this with John.

There was some discussion about the village website run by Wendy Dunning and

whether or not we should donate some money towards this. Graham said that

Wendy felt that she was not getting enough support and assistance with the

site. Stuart stated that funds required to pay for the website itself were

not that great, and perhaps further funding would have to look into paying

for the site to be maintained, however, this would be costly. Stuart asked

whether a mailing list would be easier to run for the benefit of the

village. Graham will speak to Wendy to discuss website needs.

Providing financial assistance to the Sapcote News was discussed, though

Sharon thought that separate grants may be available for this. It was agreed

that Sharon would ask Rebecca to find out.

We then moved to consider the progress of the analytical work. It was noted

that first drafts of Safety and Security and Youth had been produced. The

basis of the Environment results was also circulated to committee members.

With regards to the other sections, it was reported that the data had been

read and digested, though no drafts had yet been produced. Hazel apologised

since she had suffered computer problems and had therefore not devised a

draft for her sections. It was agreed that all drafts would be completed by

16th January.

The next item for consideration was the village walk, a requirement of the

village plan funding. Keith Hextall has agreed to lead the walk and sent a

proposed route to the group. Stuart presented this and passed it around.

Everyone agreed that the route looked good though needed modifying to remove

the section which went down an alleyway due to concerns about conditions

under foot, and to increase the section which viewed the newer estates on

Grace Road and Spa Drive. It was agreed by the group that the 5th January

was the best day to have the walk since most group members would be able to

attend, and it was also hoped that a Sunday afternoon, 2:30pm was the

proposed time, would yield the highest attendance. It was considered that

the Skittle Alley at the Bassett would be a good place to convene after the

walk since this was smoke free and accessible to people with child buggies

or wheelchair users. The walk will be publicised by posters (Stuart) radio

(Graham) church announcements (Hazel) and hopefully Mrs Hextall will be able

to get a mention in the Mercury.

The meeting closed at 9:30pm.

The next meeting to be held on 16 January 2003 at 8pm at the Red Lion.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

The upper room of the Red Lion was booked for the 16th. However, the 9th was

offered to us, and has been provisionally booked for the next SAVE meeting.

If this causes anyone serious problems, please ring Stuart, (01455) 273322.

Therefore, as it stands the next SAVE meeting will take place at 8pm on 9th

January in the upper room of the Red Lion.

Also, Cliff Morgan has agreed to allow us to use the Skittle Alley at the

Lord Bassett to meet immediately after the walk so that participants can

provide feedback to be included in the booklet.