The accounts for Reach and Swaffham Prior which had been examined by Paula Ingram were submitted for acceptance by the PCC. Both accounts were running at a deficit, and there would have to be some really big fund-raising events during the next year to help make up the shortfall.

Michael Cazenove moved that we should adopt these accounts to be presented at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. He was seconded by Jen Holmwood –carried nem.con. The Treasurers were thanked for all their hard work.

2. Social Working Groups’ Reports

Swaffham Prior

Attention was drawn to the ‘Music for Easter’ concert Monday April 1^st at 7.00 p.m. in St Cyriac’s; also to the Buffet Dinner and Concert at Swaffham Prior House, on Friday May 10^th, a grand fund-raising event for St Mary’s Centenary Restoration Fund , tickets £25 each, for 60 guests. Tickets would be available from Kate Child.

Arrangements were well under way for the Swaffham Prior Festival from June 21^st – June 30^th (details enclosed). The PCC was asked to provide a rota to supervise the church during the flower festival (29^th 30th June), but it was felt that they could not provide tea and coffee in the church on the 29^th June.

Reach

The Moveable Feast would be on Saturday 13^th April. More people were needed to help the Social Working Group at Reach. Laura felt that much more could be made of St Etheldreda’s Fair to raise more money. Perhaps it could be delayed into November.

3.. Fabric and Finance Working Groups’ Reports

Swaffham Prior

John Norris reported that the vestry improvements were now almost complete, though more shelves were required. The electrical system had been much improved. The lighting “throw” over the gate had still not been lit (but it was E.C.D.C.’s responsibility).

Reach

The tender estimates for the refurbishments to Reach Church were far too high, the lowest being £25000. Doreen Robinson was negotiating with Ian Frearson to reduce these figures to below £20000, which was the upper limit we were prepared to spend. The Vicar felt that the legacy that Reach Church had received should be used to put the building in good order, which was agreed, but the figures quoted for refurbishment were far too high.

4. Vicar

There would have to be a new Electoral Roll from 2002-2008. To be included on the Electoral Roll parishioners must sign an Electoral Roll form (obtainable from church or from Eric Day or Jen Holmwood). The list would close on the 8^th April.

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting would be on Monday 22 April at 7.30 p.m. in the School . A new PCC would have to be elected. At present there would be one vacancy, as David Thomas was withdrawing. Two Deanery Synod representatives would also have to be elected for the next three years.

Local fees for 2002 were discussed for revision. It was felt that videos for weddings should go up to £60 and heating up to £30. There was some feeling that flower arrangements for weddings should also go up in cost. (Ruth Scovil to be consulted).

5. A.O.B.

Jan Petersen reported that attendance at Family Services had increased to over 60. He hoped that more members of the PCC would support these services, and that those people who had been involved in the organisation of Family Services would continue their good offices once he had returned to Germany in the middle of May. He proposed that a Lutheran Holy Communion should be held at 6.00 p.m. on Sunday 12^th May where he would officiate. There should be a party afterwards, to mark his departure.