(SP) The Centenary Restoration Appeal leaflet was discussed, and amendments suggested. It was decided that the leaflet should be on glossy paper, perhaps with a photograph of St Mary’s, so that it would be more eye-catching. This needs to go out as soon as possible.

The hand-rope up the staircase of St Cyriac’s, in memory of Sylvia Butcher, would soon be in place. However, there was still some debate about who should finance the automatic winding of the clock. The Parochial Charities had given £1000, but the PCC and the Parish Council would probably have to contribute something in addition to prospective ECDC grant-aid (John Norris to progress)

(R) Another meeting had been held on Saturday 12^th in Reach Church. Ranald Scott had offered to paint the front door and help with woodwork, and local builders and craftsmen would be tendering to the architect for building work like moving the font Volunteers would help demolish the lobby, but professional work must be done on the glazing. It was hoped that costs would be much less than had been anticipated at first. Faculties had now gone to the Diocesan Registrar, and an appeal for money would be launched in Reach soon. The Historic Churches Trust would also be appealed to for a grant.

4.. Annual Vestry and Parochial Church Meeting

This would take place in Swaffham Prior School at 7.30 p.m. on Monday April 10^th.

The Vicar proposed that, in accordance with the Bridge Report, the new PCC should not exceed 15. There should be 2 Churchwardens and one Deputy, of which one would represent Reach in particular; not more than 7 members representing Swaffham Prior and not more than 4 representing Reach, out of which will be elected 2 Treasurers, 1 PCC Secretary, and 2 Deanery Synod representatives.