Matters Arising from the Minutes

Historic Churches sign: the Vicar reported that it would not be prudent to pursue the installation of such a sign, as the costs, which would have to be borne by the church, were prohibitive.

Millennium arrangements: The Vicar asked for PCC approval for a Millennium bookmark with the Lord’s Prayer printed on it, to be distributed to all households in Swaffham Prior and Reach, instead of a candle. They would cost 28p each, and both the Chapel and the Roman Catholics would be willing to share in the expense of this. The Vicar said that he would order 1000 copies as the PCC gave their approval.

Churchyard (Swaffham Prior): the Vicar said a contractor from E.C.D.C. would be coming to draw up a plan for the management of the churchyard, including tree cutting.

In Reach churchyard, work was being done by John Reed on landscaping. The creation of a paved area behind the church, with a seat, had been approved.

PCC Constitution

Now that Swaffham Prior and Reach had amalgamated, it was proposed that the two churches should share the Churchwardens and Secretariat, but that, for the time being, Reach would keep separate accounts, and retain independent Social and Fabric Working Groups. Frank Riggs, seconded by Alasdair Coles, proposed that Swaffham Prior could not veto matters which pertain particularly to Reach, and vice versa. A Standing Committee, comprising the Vicar, the two Churchwardens, the two Deputy Churchwardens, the Treasurer and the Secretary, would decide what matters needed discussion at PCC meetings. This was approved nem con

Services

The Vicar drew attention to the proposed new Service Times, commencing in July 1999. This was approved by the PCC.

Social Working Group Reports