BROMHAM PARISH COUNCIL
TWINNING MEETING 3rd October 2012
PRESENT: J Giles, P Paget, A Blackman, R Humphries
A Paget, Mr & Mrs Lawrence Mr & Mrs Aston
| 1. | APOLOGIES: J Argue, L Goodridge, J Beecham, M Austen Meek | Action |
| 2. | MINUTES TO BE SIGNED: 5th September, signed as a true record. AIF | |
| 3. | TREASURER’S REPORT: Remains at £1564.00 | |
| 4. | VISITORS PROGRAMME/HOSTS/COST: · Programme confirmed with cost- open to non-members as advertised in the Parish Mag. · Food lists discussed and distributed. · Book all outings when numbers are confirmed. · Hosts present – discussion of arrival times and programme etc. | RH |
| 5. | GIFTS: 6 plates depicting old Bromham scenes to be wrapped for presentation. Calendar and other gifts to include visitor pack. | JG/RH RH |
| 7. | CORRESPONDENCE: - | |
| 9. | DATE OF NEXT MEETING: | |
BROMHAM PARISH COUNCIL
TWINNING/VISITORS/HOSTS/ MEETING: 23rd October 2012
PRESENT: Twinning Committee, Hosts (11) 8 Visitors from Ingrandes
This meeting was arranged to say farewell to our guests and to discuss the future and possible ways forward.
The Mayor T Millon, thanked everyone for this opportunity to get to know Bromham and its people, this visit was a pleasing balance of both. Thanks from their hearts to all those involved with their visit.
THE FUTURE:
· More village events, a chance to meet the village organisations and local farmers, get to know the village. Local walks etc.( A programme of events is always difficult if the same people are visiting) perhaps a mixture of both could be considered. Hosting: important to stay with families, especially if school children are to be encouraged due to restrictions for children visiting - a way of encouraging families?
· Gerard Duwell is to retire after 10years as Chairman, so the future of the Ingrandes Jumalage will be discussed.
Perhaps a revisit may be possible next year depending on Gerard’s replacement and committee? Many thanks to Gerard for his 10 years as Chairman, with best wishes for the future. Best wishes also to absent friends from Ingrandes who were unable to travel this year.
Janet Giles thanked everyone involved and their input to make this visit a success, with much appreciation to all who contributed.
Thank you for the gifts of the Owls received from Ingrandes.
Peter Paget thanked everyone involved and our visitors - both new and old friends.
WAYS FORWARD:
· Try again to involve other organisations i.e. Wednesday Club/families, Choir etc. List of village organisations to be exchanged.
· Contact details of Ingrandes’s clubs/organisations in Parish Mag.
· Camping sites in Ingrandes?
· Refresh school links/teachers encourage families. Camping?
BROMHAM PARISH COUNCIL
TWINNING MEETING 5th September, 2012
PRESENT: J Giles, P Paget, A Blackman, L Goodridge, Mary & David Aston,
R Humphries
| | APOLOGIES: M Austen-Meek. Jane Argue, Jean Beecham | Action |
| 1. | MINUTES TO BE SIGNED: 22 August, 2012 signed as a true record. AIF Amendment: time of arrival in Bromham 16.15pm. | |
| 2. | TREASURER’S REPORT: Balance: £1564.00 | |
| 3. | VISIT FROM INGRANDES: 19th – 23 October 2012 Caen 12.15 arrive Portsmouth 16.15 Leave Portsmouth 14.45 Proposed events: Flags ETC/Decoration. Social Centre Display? FRIDAY: arrive 4.15 approx. tea and cake/sandwiches on arrival –CHAPEL Evening meal with hosts SATURDAY: Swindon Steam Museum, lunch and Outlet Village (£5.40+ Lunch) 7.00pm evening meal at The Homestead, Durlett (starter? Steak/Kidney Pie: RH PP: Veg: Potatoes, cabbage, leeks, carrots AB Dessert GL: trifle MA: key lime pie LG: Cheese board SUNDAY: AM Church service. Lunch at Bowood with free entry to the house (£16.95)/Rowdy Cow?+Canal Bingo Evening with hosts/Friends of Twinning Assoc.(£5.00) Ivor Bingo -3 full houses, 3 lines+house (9 prizes) Ann Smith Quiche/Salad/desserts. TOTAL:£50.00? MONDAY: 10.00am Visit Lacock Abbey (£10.70) 1.00/1.30 pm Whitehall Garden Centre for lunch ( approx. £10.00) 7.00pm Evening Skittles at The Oliver Cromwell with supper (£10.00) TUESDAY: 10.30 debrief at the Social Centre –tea/ coffee/biscuits (Concessions for National Trust members) Hosts: Janet: Mrs Martine et Theirry Millon Gordon: Francoise Eon Len: Guy Chicot Mr Mrs Lawrence: Gerard et Marie Duwell Mr Mrs Aston: Lucie et Maurice Boitault | RH JB +RH Book Committee Book RH? Prizes? RH/JG Book LG Book PP Committee SC Room booked |
| 4. | GIFTS: Set of Bromham Plates for Twinning/Ingrandes. Hosts: Printed mugs? Devizes Tourist Info: info pack. | RH RH |
| 5. | CORRESPONDENCE: - | |
| 9. | DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Wednesday October 3rd 7.00pm at JG’s including Hosts | |
BROMHAM PARISH COUNCIL
TWINNING MEETING 22nd August, 2012
PRESENT: JGiles, P Paget, J Argue, A Blackman, Jean Beecham, R Humphries, 7 Guests
| 1. | APOLOGIES: M Austen-Meek | Action |
| 2. | MINUTES TO BE SIGNED: 11th July, 2012 signed as a true record. AIF | |
| 3. | TREASURER’S REPORT: Balance: £1564.00 | |
| 4. | VISIT FROM INGRANDES: 19th – 23 October 2012 Caen 12.15 arrive Portsmouth 14.15 Leave Portsmouth 14.45 Proposed events: FRIDAY: Arrive Bromham 3.15 approx. at the Social Centre car park -tea and cake at the Chapel. Evening meal with hosts. SATURDAY: Swindon Steam Museum (6.95), lunch and Outlet Village. 7.00pm evening meal with Janet –joint effort for food. SUNDAY: AM Church service. Lunch @ Bowood (16.95)+ free entry to house Evening – social evening/bingo? MONDAY: 10.00am Visit Lacock Abbey (National Trust member fees? £10.70 with rooms) Lacock Garden Centre for 1.00/1.30 lunch 7.00pm Evening Skittles at the Oliver Cromwell with ploughman supper. TUESDAY: 10.00 debrief at the Social Centre Committee Room – tea/coffee/biscuits Hosts: Janet: M.Mrs Martine et Theirry Millon Gordon: Francoise Eon Len: Guy Chicot Mr Mrs Lawrence: Gerard et Marie Duwell Mr Mrs Aston: Lucie et Maurice Boitault | JB + Committee Book Book LG Book LG PP Committee |
| 7. | CORRESPONDENCE: - | |
| 9. | DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 5th September @ 7.00pm at JG’s including Hosts | |
BROMHAM PARISH COUNCIL
TWINNING MEETING 11th July 2012
PRESENT: JGiles, P Paget, J Argue, A Blackman, R Humphries
| 1. | APOLOGIES: L Goodridge M Austen-Meek | Action |
| 2. | MINUTES TO BE SIGNED: 28th March 2012 signed as a true record. AIF | |
| 3. | TREASURER’S REPORT: Balance: £1564.00 | |
| 4. | FUNDRAISING: Committee to cost proposed events for twinning from France in October 2012. A healthy balance should cover expenses, if not, fund raising events to be considered. Village Quiz, Pudding afternoon? | |
| 5. | VISIT FROM INGRANDES: 19th – 23 October 2012 Proposed events: FRIDAY: arrive 4.15 approx tea and cake at the Chapel- evening meal with hosts SATURDAY: Westonbirt plus lunch. 7.00pm evening meal with Janet –joint effort for food. SUNDAY: AM Church service. Lunch @ Oliver Cromwell (to be booked numbers?) afternoon?/evening free with hosts. Alternative? Lunch at Bowood you have free entry to the house –get details Evening with hosts/friends of Twinning Assoc. MONDAY: 10.00am Visit Lacock Abbey (National Trust member fees?) Lacock Garden Centre for 1.00/1.30 lunch 7.00pm Evening Skittles at the Social Centre with ploughman supper to be booked numbers? TUESDAY: 10.30 debrief at the Chapel – coffee/biscuits Possible Hosts: Janet x2 Jane & Gordon x2? Len x2 Rosalindx2? Mr Mrs Lawrence x2? Other members to be contacted for hosting and entertaining for Sunday evening? | RH/AB |
| 7. | CORRESPONDENCE: - | |
| 9. | DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 22nd August @ 7.00pm at JG’s | |
BROMHAM PARISH COUNCIL
TWINNING MEETING 28th March 2012
PRESENT: J Giles, A Blackman, R Humphries, J Beecham, M Austen-Meek
| 1. | APOLOGIES: L Goodridge, P Paget, J Argue | Action |
| 2. | ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND OFFICERS: CHAIRMAN: PRO J Giles by JB SEC MA AIF TREASURER: PRO A Blackman by JG SEC RH AIF SECTRETARY: PRO R Humphries by MAM SEC JB AIF | |
| 3. | MINUTES TO BE SIGNED: 11th October 2011 and 28th February 2012 | |
| 4. | TREASURER’S REPORT: Balance £1561.00 | |
| 5. | INGRANDES VISITORS: No dates for a returned visit confirmed due to elections in May. It was felt that unless more support and interest was given from the Parish, the future of the Twinning Association may have to be considered. | |
| 6. | FUNDRAISING EVENTS: It was agreed to not fundraise at the Carnival in June. The proposed date for a Pudding Afternoon the Social Centre was not available. RH to look at any forth coming events to try and coincide with other events to perhaps get more support. | RH |
| 7. | CORRESPONDENCE: - | |
| 8. | OPEN DISCUSSION: FRENCH SPEAKING EVENINGS: JG is willing to host one or two social evenings a month for the opportunity to practice French vocab. | |
| 9. | DATE OF NEXT MEETING:TUESDAY 25TH APRIL, 7.00PM @ JG’s | |
Meeting on 25th April cancelled.
BROMHAM PARISH COUNCIL
AVOCA TWINNING MEETING 28th February 2012
PRESENT: JGiles, A Blackman, R Humphries
| 1. | APOLOGIES: P Paget, J Argue, J Beecham, L Goodridge, M Austen-Meek | Action |
| 2. | MINUTES TO BE SIGNED: 11th October, 2012 agreed. | |
| 3. | ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Unable to elect – insufficient quorum. | |
| 4. | AGM: No action required. | |
| 5. | TREASURER’S REPORT: Balance £1556.00. | |
| 6. | RESCHEDULE VISIT FROM INGRANDES: JG to contact Gerrard to confirm dates in October. | JG |
| 7. | FUNDRAISING EVENTS: Pudding Afternoon: To coincide with the football tournament. RH to find out dates. Carnival Ideas: Possible stall serving Strawberries and Cream. Cost of Strawberries (T May, T Collins)plastic spoons, paper cups, squirty cream? For Children appeal: Sweets in a jar, Cup/ Cakes, Tombola/hoop la October: Barn dance? | RH |
| 8. | CORRESPONDENCE: - | |
| 9. | DATE OF NEXT MEETING:28th March @ JG’s | |
BROMHAM PARISH COUNCIL
TWINNING MEETING 11th October 2011
PRESENT: JGiles, J Argue, A Blackman, R Humphries L Goodridge
| 1. | APOLOGIES: P Paget M Austen-Meek | Action |
| 2. | MINUTES TO BE SIGNED: 27th September 2011- signed as a true record | |
| 3. | VISITORS FROM Ingrandes: Due to JG falling and injuries caused, it was agreed that the visit should be cancelled. JG contacted Gerrard. The future of the Twinning Association and hosting was discussed –ways forward and involve Rowde? Members able to host:- Janet Giles 4, Jean Beecham 1, Gordon Leary 2, Len Goodridge 2, Jane Argue 2,Rosalind & Tom 2, Peter & Sue Kilkenny 2 Members, but not able to host:- Pete&Ann Paget, Gordon and Barbara Lawrence, Molly Austin-Meeke, Denis Powney, Tony & Christine Powney, Brian Reeves and Denis Dolman. People to be approached re membership and/or hosting:- Heather & Michael Armstrong Caroline & Chris Palmer, Lesley & Michael Eacopo, Ann & Pete Smith ( Arthur) Brian & Ann Senior (hosted in past) Nigel Anderson, Ingrid? & Joan?, Lin Drummond -Harris (Jean), Jo & Graham Partt (Jane), Jenny & Clive Raybould (Jean), James & Claire Ladd, Ann Smith ( could host 1), Jenny Lind ( Jane) Moya Wallis ( Jean), Mike & Sue Skelt ( Rosalind) The visit to be re-scheduled for May 11th-15th or Oct 12th-16th 2012 | |
| 4. | TREASURER’S REPORT: Balance £1588.00 | |
| 5. | AGM: 22nd October 2011. It was agreed to combine the AGM with skittles in the Social Centre Club. Alley booked, numbers for refreshments to be confirmed. AB/RH to send agendas/invites. | |
| 6. | CORRESPONDENCE: - | |
| 7. | DATE OF NEXT MEETING:AGM 22nd October 2011 (advertise in P/mag | |
BROMHAM PARISH COUNCIL
TWINNING ASSOCIATION MEETING 27th September 2011
PRESENT: J Giles, P Paget, L Goodridge, J Argue, J Beecham, A Blackman,
R Humphries
| 1. | APOLOGIES: P Paget, M Austen-Meek | Action |
| 2. | MINUTES TO BE SIGNED: 28th June 2011 | |
| 3. | VISITORS FROM INGRANDES: 9 Arriving approx. 4.15pm on Friday 21st October –Tuesday 25th October. Own transport by ferry. PROPOSED PROGRAMME: FRIDAY: arrive 4.15 approx tea and cake at the Chapel- evening meal with hosts SATURDAY: Westonbirt plus lunch. 7.00pm evening meal with Janet –joint effort for food. SUNDAY: AM Church service. Lunch @ Oliver Cromwell (to be booked numbers?) afternoon?/evening free with hosts. Alternative? Lunch at Bowood you have free entry to the house –get details MONDAY: 10.00am Visit Lacock Abbey (National Trust member fees?) Lacock Garden Centre for 1.00/1.30 lunch 7.00pm Evening Skittles at the Social Centre with ploughman supper to be booked numbers? TUESDAY: 10.30 debrief at the Chapel – coffee/biscuits HOSTS: JANET X4 – Mr Tierry and Mrs Martine Millon + Madeline and & Louis Hersant JANE: X2 Guy Chicot & Francoise Eon PETER OR GORDON X1 –Gerard LEN – Lucie & Maurice Boitalt | |
| 5. | TREASURER’S REPORT: Balance £1588.00 To ask PC for possible grant if necessary for visitors. | |
| 6. | FUND RAISING EVENTS: Village Quiz – New Year Children’s Fashion Show –JA to make enquiries etc. Friday May 11th? Old Time Music Hall? | |
| 7. | AGM: 23rd November. Chairman’s report. Items for agenda? | |
| 8. | CORRESPONDENCE: - | |
| 9. | DATE OF NEXT MEETING:Tuesday,11th October 2011 @ JG’s | |
BROMHAM TWINNING ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT: P.S. PAGET CHAIRMAN: J GILES
A SUB COMMITTEE OF BROMHAM PARISH COUNCIL
TWINNED WITH
AVOCA, CO. WICKLOW, IRELAND & INGRANDES SUR LOIRE, FRANCE
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & SKITTLES
Tuesday November 22nd
7.30 P.M.
THE SKITTLE ALLEY
BROMHAM SOCIAL CENTRE
Please come and join us for skittles and refreshments everyone welcome
AGENDA:
- Welcome from the President
- Chairman’s Report
- Apologies for absence.
- Minutes of the last AGM – 23/11/10
- Matters arising.
- Treasurer’s Report.
- Election of Committee
- Links and Visits to Ingrandes, France and Avoca,
- Future Community links
- Fund Raising events/idea
- Open Discussion.
SKITTLES AND REFRSHMENTS
Please contact R J Humphries TEL: 850874 if you are able to attend (for refreshment numbers)
NOMINATIONS FOR: CHAIRMAN………………………………………….
TREASURER………………………………………...
SECRETARY………………………………….
I/we wish to be member/s of the Bromham Twinning Association for the year 2011/12
SUBSCRIPTION £3.00 or £5.00/couple
NAME ……………………………….. TEL NO………………………………
ADDRESS ……………………………….. E-MAIL………………………………
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I/we are able/unable to host visitors on future exchanges.
BROMHAM PARISH COUNCIL
TWINNING MEETING 28th June 2011
PRESENT: J Giles, P Paget, J Argue, A Blackman, R Humphries, L Goodridge,
M Austen meek
| 1. | APOLOGIES: J Beecham | Action |
| 2. | MINUTES TO BE SIGNED: 23rd May 2011 Signed as a true record. | |
| 3. | FUTURE TWINNING VISITS: AVOCA: It was agreed to send a donation in memory of Peter Moore. PRO PP SEC AB INGRANDES: The Wednesday Club who were made very welcome in Ingrandes during their charity ride from Barcelona to Bromham, raised £17,000.00. JG to send letter of congrats. JG to contact Madeline re future visits/choir? | AB/RH JG JG |
| 4. | TREASURER’S REPORT: Balance £1618.00 The Pudding Afternoon raised £88.96. although two other lunches was on the same day. Future thought given to the date –try and coincide with another event i.e. football match? More advertising. Many thanks to helpers and for the donation of all the puddings. Due to the Queens Jubilee in June, it was suggested trying in September. | |
| 5. | FUNDRAISING EVENTS: LG is President of Chippenham’s Town Band –possible event? Band/carols/ choir event combine with cheese and wine evening? | LG LG |
| 6. | CORRESPONDENCE: - | |
| 7. | OPEN DISCUSSION: Children’s fashion show suggested for a future fund raiser. Village Quiz for Easter: members to think of 5 questions linked to our village. AGM Wednesday November 23rd @7.30pm | |
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY OCTOBER 4TH at The Homestead @ 7.30pm