| June / July 2000 |
| Parochial Church Council | |
|
SWAFFHAM PRIOR WITH REACH EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL VESTRY AND PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING AT SWAFFHAM PRIOR SCHOOL HALL, MONDAY 10TH APRIL 7.30 P.M. VESTRY MEETING Election of Churchwardens The Vicar thanked Frank Riggs for his good work yet again as Churchwarden for the last year, and also Andrew Graham, who has moved away from the area. John Norris and Carolyn Cazenove had agreed to stand as Churchwardens for the next year, and Norah Smith was willing to be Deputy Warden with special responsibility for Reach. These three were duly elected, having been proposed by Frank Riggs and seconded by Tricia Harrison. PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING Electoral Roll Eric Day reported that there were 54 on the Electoral Roll at Swaffham Prior. Jen Holmwood reported that there were 17 on the Electoral Roll at Reach. There had been some discussion as to whether Reach and Swaffham Prior should amalgamate their Electoral Rolls, but it was decided that the time was not yet ripe for this, especially as the accounts of the two churches were separate. Treasurers’ Reports Paula Ingram presented the accounts for Swaffham Prior and for Reach for the year ended 31.12.99. The Treasurer, Michael Cazenove presented his report. He and Carolyn were thanked by the Vicar for all their hard work keeping the accounts . Paula Ingram explained the new arrangements for gift-aided giving. Any planned giving (including Gift Days) could now be treated as money on which you can get tax refunded. There was no ceiling for Gift Aid, as there had been for covenants. Four-year covenants are now to be phased out, but FWO envelopes can now be regarded as gifts and liable for tax rebate. Paula Ingram was warmly thanked for her good work in examining the accounts. Deanery Synod Report This had been prepared by Frank Riggs, and he, Tricia Harrison and Jan Robinson were thanked for all their work on the Deanery Synod for the past year. Tricia would no longer serve, but Frank and Jan would continue to represent Swaffham Prior with Reach. Bellringers’ Report Margaret Stanier had drawn attention to the fact that we are very short of ringers, and she hoped to be able to recruit more. She and her team were thanked for all their work. |
|
| Next Page | Main Menu | Contents | Previous Page |