Minutes from previous meeting proposed David Pickles seconded Barrie Bamford
What has happened in Buzz Hub & Park since last meeting:
Sandpit in the tiny tots area revamped although it needs another load of sand
Areas around the planters upgraded
Wibbly wobbly path needs clearing following the strimming by Ajmeer. Sand was suggested as a deterrent to the moss that is growing on the path.
Benches in park undergoing treatment.
Report from Sean – Green spaces
- Date yet for CPT re the railings – ongoing.
- Green spaces help for festival – Sean reported that Brian Baker will help.
- Gully top loose – to be repaired. Sean to sort.
- Ski machine – now the right handle is loose. Sean to sort.
- Wildlife camera – to be reinstated once returned to Ida.
- PAT Testing – this needs completing before the festival. Sean to sort.
- Bark in Junior play area – Sean to look at this as it now needs a complete refurb.
- Sean and Margaret agreed the request for more bulbs for planting in the park – crocus and tet e tet.
- Last 2 memorial benches for siting in the park – Ida to let David P know the agreed locations.
- Brassey Street gates to be renovated sometime in the future.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Following a slip/trip incident, Ida has initiated an incident book and this is kept in the red folder in the buzz hub.
List of key holders also in the red folder in the Buzz Hub. Please can members complete which keys they hold.
Margaret to let Ida have a dozen jars for the marmalade.
Tennis courts – operational since 7th July and booking figures are good.
Ball courts – tender deadline is 15th August. Work to commence Sept/Oct.
Pump track – this would cost approx. £50,000 and sited on the red gra area. Survey on this potential addition to the park to be completed via the festival at the behest of the Council.
Lights in the park – needed straightening up. Anti-vandal paint to be added.
Margaret reported: next 2/3 weeks work in the park tidying up the centre in readiness for the Festival. Rose cuttings - orders for these could be taken at the Festival. Margaret to sort. Margaret asked if a proper frame could be purchased for over the fruit bushes in time for next year. Barrie to sort. A small frame is to be produced for under the notice board at the Brassey Street entrance and this could be planted up.
Gwen – “Old Ightenhill” booklet will be on sale at the Festival at a cost of £5 with a donation from proceeds going to FOIP. Ida to advertise on Facebook.
Rebecca – Light in Buzz Hub toilet not working, Barrie to sort. Also, there is an offer of a work bench that FOIP can make use of. There followed a discussion regarding the Buzz Hub and its eventual use. Initially, the building needs a bit of work internally before any final decision is made. Some members would like this to be a workshop (and temporarily this is a good idea – make use of the space) and some members would still prefer this to be a community café. Further discussion centered around who would run it, when, etc. Ida reminded members that funding had been received in the past to be used towards a community facility. Whatever the facility, the fit out to be completed by an outside body.
Cath informed members that there would be potatoes and tomatoes for sale at the Festival. Need also for herbs and cacti for sale at the Festival. Can any member help ?
FESTIVAL
Extra bins – Sean says sorted.
Ida sourced second BBQ and this is now ready for use.
Volunteers : Ida, Dave Pickles (from 8.30am), Graham from 1pm, And & Bruce 12 – 4, Dave Hitchon from 8am, Janet Bamford, Cath & Susan, Amanda plus 2,
Margaret & Ian, Ajmeer, Adam, Barrie Bamford
There will be packed lunches for all the volunteers and these will be available to collect from the home produce stall. Ida & Janet to provide these.
Many thanks to Doreen for agreeing to fill the last vacancy on the BBQ.
160 potatoes to be purchased and pre-cooked by Barrie. There will be a choice of three fillings. Butter already sorted by Ida. 350 burgers ordered. 250 hot dogs.
Suzanne and Ida liaising re the stall bookings, approx. 30 stalls this year. Well done Suzanne.
Stalls that need manning by FOIP:
BBQ – David Pickles, Don Whittaker, Margaret Pickles, Justin, Doreen.
Home Produce – Margaret plus 1
Hook a duck, Hoopla and Coconut shy – Police Cadets
Litter Picking – Police Cadets
Jacket Potatoes – Kirsten & Mhaira
Tombola – Janet Bamford and Rebecca
Bar – Amanda plus 2
Packed Lunches – Ida and Janet to sort.
Banners – Dave Pickles to check.
Coconut Shy – volunteer needed
NEXT MEETING:
Monday 4th August at 6pm.
Padiham Road Methodist Church