Pastoral

Worship, caring for people, safe church, child protection, visiting group

·         Group Report. In addition to the report previously circulated details of

the Threads project was discussed and a request to contribute financially towards a booklet aimed at year 6 pupils was considered

Motion This PCC agrees to make a contribution of £100 towards the cost of the

booklet ‘Its your move’ Proposed Pat Spruyt seconded Peter Thomas. Unanimous.

Local schools . An offer from Liz Thomas to work with Olwen Kerswill in developing links with the primary schools within the parish has been received and the ongoing progress of the latest developments with Thrumpton Primary were discussed.

Saturday Club Due to low attendance the Leaders are considering closing the

 club in 2009 in order to focus on developing existing areas of particular strength such as the crib service.

Harvest Festival it was suggested that this be held on Sunday 19th October

With a Parish Tea Party at 4.00pm followed by a sing song of Harvest hymns.

Forgiveness Event  A proposal to hold a day of bible study at a suitable venue was discussed. It was agreed to open such an event to whichever members of the congregation wished to attend

Team Ministry Concerns previously expressed have now been assuaged, with the proviso that Ordsall PCC retains control of its own affairs.   

Business

Buildings; finance; staffing, other PCC responsibilities,

• Interviewing representatives

Following a discussion as to the best representative balance for Ordsall the following was agreed.

Motion: This PCC rescinds the decision taken at the 29th June meeting of the PCC to select the Church Wardens to be the interviewing representatives

and

that the selection of interviewing representatives be postponed until the October meeting of the PCC. Proposed Ann Edwards, seconded Pauline Partridge. Unanimous.

·         Rectory clearance an £85 skip has been booked for Tues.12th August

·         Churchyard. Notice has been received from the diocese of the successful application of Mr & Mrs Bromley to reserve a burial plot.

·         Finance Up to the end of July expenditure exceeded income by £29,000 but the financial position remains strong.

• .Roofing work is now completed. Two complaints have been received concerning the state in which the kitchen and toilet were left by the builders. Also that the builders have disposed of some waste materials from other work in the Biffa Bin. The Lay vice chair is to send a letter of complaint to the builders. The plastering work is due to commence on 18th August but is anticipated to exceed original estimates due to additional work being required. Decorating is scheduled for the end of September.
• Hall. A reminder that this is to the main item of discussion at the Sept. PCC meeting and for all members to read the relevant papers in advance of that meeting.
• Quinquennial inspection. A reminder has been received that this will be due in November 2008 .
• St Albans. The meeting was distressed to hear of the fire and the considerable damage done to the church building. The sale of the hall and church had not been completed so uncertainty remains as to future plans to develop the site..

communications

Keeping everyone informed: Magazine, website, newsletter, publicity

• Brian Harvey. Thanks have been received from Brian and his wife for the leaving gifts given to them by the PCC on Brian’s retirement.
• Web Site. Alison Thorpe explained the difficulties she is experiencing in updating the web site. She hopes to have these resolved soon and requests up to date information for inclusion once the site is again active.
• Reminders  Richard and Helen request that PCC members feel free to contact them with reminders for items for future agendas.
• Friends of Southwell Minster Hilary Liddle agreed to become the PCC contact to lease with this group.

External Liaison

With Deanery, Diocese, Elkesley Group, Methodists; RCIP; Ghana;

• Joint Meeting with the Elkesley Group. A letter of invitation has been received inviting Ordsall PCC to attend a joint meeting with the Elkesley Group PCC on 16th October at 7.30pm, to be held in the Main Hall of Bramcote Lorne School

Existing groups

Events, Flower people,  Wildlife Group, Bell ringers, Monday Group

·              Village Ventures.  The next production is to be held in the church hall on 17th Dec. and will be a musical evening with Martin Simpson.

·              Flower Arranging classes. These begin in the church hall on Tues.23rd Sept

Health and Safety

·              Nothing to report

Any other Business

·              Ride & Stride 2008  A request was made for both church sitters and for participants in this annual even which this year is on 13th September.

·              Allotment. Steve Aston has requested the use of the allotment in return for a yearly fee of £120, to be paid quarterly.

·              Bank signatories.

Motion That this PCC approves the replacement of Karen Elliott’s name as a signatory on the PCC account with that of  Alison Thorpe. Proposed John Plumtree, seconded Peter Thomas. Unanimous.

·              Parish Magazine. Concerns were expressed regarding the need to reimburse yearly subscriptions and advertisers for the unexpected dual edition of the magazine. A decision was postponed to the end of the year.

·              Occasional collections It was noted that collections at occasional offices were significantly down. It was suggested that the yellow gift aid envelopes be displayed more prominently on these occasions.

·              Alternative Christmas card. It was agreed that the congregation would again be invited to use this as a method of sending seasonal greetings.