Dorchester Deanery Children's Group - Meeting Minutes
Minutes of
meeting held on Thursday, 4th March, 2004
at ‘Allen’s’, 8, Augustan Close, Dorchester
Present: Allen Knott (Chairperson), Richard Cox, Wendy Fobister, Sarah
Godfrey, Phyllis Brown, Chris Brown, Lydia Hampshire, Lauretta Kerridge
Welcome: Allen welcomed everyone and opened the meeting with prayer.
Introductions were made and particular greetings extended to Richard, Wendy and
Sarah for who this was their first taster of the group.
Apologies: These had been received from Philip Lambert, Jane Pryce, Jill
Vines.
Correspondence:
Thanks had been received from Philip Lambert, on behalf of the Parish of
Dorchester, for the donation given from the proceeds of Carols on the Green.
Thanks had been received from Anne Comben of St. John Ambulance for the
donation given from the proceeds of Carols on the Green.
Minutes of the last meeting: It was proposed by Lydia and seconded by Chris that
these were a correct record.
Finance:
Sales of Allen’s poetry book ‘And Another Thing!’ have been extremely successful
and Chris reported that there is now £962.32 in the account.
‘And Another Thing!’ Book Sales: The Secretary has a record of how many
poetry books are currently being sold around the Deanery. Since several
individuals had requested copies by post, detailing which church they would like
to support, the question arose as to how money would be forwarded to these
parishes. It was suggested Lauretta contact the Incumbent.
Future events:
Deanery Picnic: Following the success of the afternoon held at Sunninghill
Preparatory School in September 2003, it was felt that a similar Deanery event
could take place this year. A suggested date was Sunday, 11th July. It was
agreed that, if available on that date, Sunninghill would again make an ideal
venue. The timings could be the same as previously, 3 – 4.30 p.m. incorporating
an afternoon of fun activities and climaxing in an act of worship. Lydia would
contact Steve Kinnersley to see if he would be able to help with the music for
the service. Allen would make enquiries as to the need for insurance for the
event.
‘Carols on the Green’: It was agreed that this is now becoming something of a
Christmas tradition! A Friday evening between 6 and 7 p.m. was felt to work well
and 10th December was a suggested date. Allen would check the availability of
St. George’s Church and ascertain if Loyal Order of Moose could sell hot soup.
Lauretta would make a booking with Durnovaria Silver Band and St. John
Ambulance.
‘Workshop Day’: Since ‘Bish & Chips’ had been such a great success, it
was agreed that a similar large scale event could take place within the Deanery.
In order to have sufficient time to plan, it was decided to aim for Spring 2005.
Sarah suggested the possibility of a Pentecost event to take place on the
Saturday of the Whitsun weekend. Everyone agreed that this would be the ideal
time. Martinstown was proposed as a suitable location as the village had various
venues which could be used including the church and village hall. There would
also be ample parking in front of the church. Suggestions to make this into a
really fun kids event included holding a barbeque and having an icecream van in
attendance. Safety was considered; St. John Ambulance would be approached and
again, insurance was an issue. Before any further planning could take place, the
date of Pentecost weekend 2005 would need to be clarified and Martinstown’s
vicar, Revd. Rosemary Bassett contacted.
A.O.B.:
Lydia runs a Hand Bell Ringers group for children. New members are always
welcome; contact her for more details.
Allen thanked everyone for their time and Richard, Wendy and Sarah for their
contribution to the meeting.
Phyllis noted how much Allen has done for the group and in turn for children’s
work within the deanery.
Date of next meeting:
Thursday, 22nd April, 2004 at ‘Allen’s’, 8, Augustan Close, Dorchester at 7.30
p.m.
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Thanks go to Allen for the additional item on the agenda; a welcomed glass of
wine!
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