Meeting: 6.12.2010
Present: George Coxwell, Brian Hyde, Lorraine Kemble, Howard Lambert, Tony Arens, Gauri-das and Alistair Pinkerton
Absent: Mickey Green & Jo Posner
1. The previous minutes were read and approved.
2. Newsletter: before Christmas a newsletter will be distributed to the locality informing residents about the service provided by the conservation society. For this George Coxwell will write a report, Brian will provide information of events, Gauri will arrange the layout and printing of copies, and George will coordinate the distribution. The newsletter will also contain the details of the society's blog and the contact numbers for the members. It should also encourage people to be in touch with PARCS.
3. Shooting: in follow-up to the concern raised in the previous meeting about the shooting of pigeons, a discussion was had with Alistair about the activity. Alistair explained in great detail the necessity for the shooting because the pigeons destroy whatever crops he plants in the fields. The activity is fully legitimate, police monitored, and he maintains the strictest standards on his farm. Previously he had used an exploding device to scare off the pigeons, however due to the many complaints it was discontinued.
4. Equestrian centre: as Derek is no longer managing the equestrian centre, Brian will speak to the owner to provide another representative to participate in PARCS.
5. Morning noise: a resident of Patchett's raised concern about the noise of machinery operating at the equestrian centre early in the morning. George will make enquiries at the centre and request that the use of such machinery is avoided in the wee hours of the morning.
6. Christmas gathering: Brown announced that there will be a Christmas gathering held on the hard standing outside the Three Compasses public house on Saturday 18th of December, 6:30 PM. Everyone is invited and there will be carol singing, a Christmas tree, mince pies and mulled wine.
7. There were no planning matters to report.
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