| December / January 2000 |
| Parochial Church Council | |
| SWAFFHAM PRIOR WITH REACH EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING AT SWAFFHAM PRIOR VILLAGE HALL, WEDNESDAY 17 NOVEMBER ‘99 Matters Arising Toddlers’ Service: the first service had taken place on Thursday 21st October at Reach Village Centre. The Little Windmills Playgroup and other small children and parents had attended. Reach Christingle Service would be on Sunday 5th December at 3.30 p.m. at St Etheldreda’s Church. Treasurers’ Reports Swaffham Prior Michael Cazenove presented the report (copy attached). He commented on the fact that Collections were badly down, but Covenants were up. There was still a deficit of £2,794, but, as there had been no major repairs to the church, things were not too bad. Reach Reach Accounts to 31st October were circulated in Norah Smith’s absence. Both the current account and the business account were healthily in credit, but the memorial seat for the garden had still to be purchased using money which had been donated. The Vicar explored the possibility of amalgamating Reach and Swaffham Prior’s Electoral Roll, so that there could be a single Parish Share for the two churches. A reduction of the overall Parish Share might be possible, if so. The PCC and Treasurers were to consider the figures and implications before the next meeting. Deanery Synod Report There was some discussion about the new services which would replace those of the ASB in 2000. There was still no news about a new Bishop of Ely. Social Working Groups’ Reports Reach: Jen Holmwood reported that St Etheldreda’s Fair on October 16th had raised £120, and the Gift Day had raised £600. The Harvest Supper at the Village Centre on Friday September 24th had been very successful. Swaffham Prior: Francis Reeks reported that the Harvest Supper on October 9th in St Cyriac’s had been attended by 60 parishioners. A profit of £165 had been made, and the raffle raised £87 for charity. Further events: Quiz Night Saturday November 20th, 7.30 p.m. Village Hall Advent by Candlelight Sunday November 28th at 4.00 p.m. Working Group 29th November meeting to lay plans for 2000 |
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