The fifth AGM was held in The Reading Room, Wrington on Monday 7 July 2008.
Hon. Chairman Andrew Whiting welcomed all present. He reported that in 2007 the "Friends" had continued to provide financial support to All Saints Church in line with its charity objective: to help maintain the external fabric, churchyard and boundary walls of the Parish Church for the benefit of the public.
The "Friends" continued to pay two thirds of the cost of the contract grass cutting in the churchyard and still consider this to be money well spent.
This support, which has been provided continuously by the "Friends" since its
foundation in 1978, continues in 2008.
We have also funded essential maintenance work to the trees, in terms of the overall assessment, general pruning and removal of an unsafe robinia (false acacia).
In 2008 we will complete the planting of a box hedge leading to the North Gate.
The "Friends" renewed their commitment to support the restoration of the Lychgate but continue to await news on what work is required and the likely costs. The "Friends" continue to be grateful to those who contribute regularly by Gift Aided Bankers Orders - the donations from this source fund a significant part of the expenditure on grass cutting. The Committee does not consider a door-to-door collection necessary in 2008 but will review the situation again in early 2009.
Andrew Whiting was re-elected as Hon Chairman; Terry Flaherty, Jeremy Birkett and Miche Dunstone were reelected to the committee and Pat Ledbury was welcomed on to the committee. John Ledbury resigned from the committee and Andrew Whiting thanked him for his support over the past few years.
Any resident of Wrington interested in joining the Committee of The Friends would be most welcome. They should contact Jeremy Birkett on 863146.
And finally…don't just admire our wonderful Churchyard from a passing car - find a quiet bench and enjoy the peace and tranquility.
