Shevington and District Community Association
Registered Charity No. 51378

Minutes of the meeting held on 27th March 2018

Welcome and introductions
Elaine welcomed everyone to the meeting. 

Present
Gerald Arstall; Margaret Carter; Elaine Ellams; Paul Liptrot; Eileen Longmore; Shirley Lusher; Jim Maloney; Veronica Maloney; Carole Miles; Sheila Milnes; Andrew Moakes; Joy Moss; Pam Powell; Irene Tennant; John Whiteley; Marlaine Whitham; Jane Lawrence Wood
Apologies
Paul Collins; Mike Crosby; Chris Horridge; Izzie Morris; Ira Whiteley

Minutes of the February AGM and ordinary meeting
Proposed by Eileen; seconded by Jim, signed as a true record.

Finances - including any bids for small grants
Jim said there had been no bids for small grants. He gave a finance report for March (copies available on request). Interest will be added to the Unify account next month.
A letter of thanks for the 2.5k grant from CA for the Vicarage Lane project had been sent on behalf of the Gardening Club committee.  

 District Councillors’ report
 Marlaine spoke about ongoing issues with potholes and parking. The boroughs gritting team have been awarded a National Award. Brighter Borough funds have all been used and have helped with:- The Youth Club Open Day. The Fete and towards new containers for ‘bloom’ at the library. Litter picking had taken place on 3rd and 17th March. There had been a meeting with the GM manager for ‘Ring and Ride’, a service for over 70’s and people with mobility issues. The aim is to get the service better used. You have to be registered, which can be completed online or by ‘phone. Register online at www.ringandride.info or phone 0161 200 6011 or 0845 688 4933 8am to 10.30pm seven days a week for registration and general enquiries. Leaflets are available at the Methodist Church and St Anne’s. Following Charlotte’s talk at the last meeting and a further discussion recently, two free sessions on computer/tablet for beginners are on offer; dates to be confirmed for end of April and beginning of May.

Parish Council updates
On behalf of Ira, John said the Vicarage Lane project is moving along. As part of The Deal, staff from Wigan Council have met with the working party re the Vicarage Lane project to advise on the landscaping of the site. 270 saplings will be given for placement round the site. Planting is not included.

Fete 2018 and Gardening Club Show
Andrew said that Trevor from the gym will be getting involved and that new volunteers have taken up tasks. Shevington Sharks will have an input.
The Gardening Club has the support of local businesses as usual. The show will be held in the Methodist Church building. There will be stalls and entertainers. Jim Buttress will be opening the show in 2019 and may not be attending this year.

Focus Group re Miles Lane 
With no further meeting, but Councillors and council officers are committed to taking suggestions for supported housing forward. ’Startwell’ have now moved out.

Additional updates from those present
Eileen said that Appley Bridge in Bloom would be submitting four entries in the ‘It’s your neighbourhood’ category.
Jim has booked the Parish Centre for a Quiz Night on 22nd June.
John said there had been interviews for Youth Workers; three had been appointed and the club will open after Open Day on 12th. Day to be decided. This will be for the 11 -16 age group.
Margaret said Wigan in Bloom have condemned the five green bicycle planters at the library. The blacksmith can make planters to match the three basketwork design planters already sited. This was suggested by a local resident. With funding obtained for four, Margaret asked if CA would underwrite the fifth so that the project can be taken forward. There is every likelihood that funding will be gained. Pam proposed, Paul seconded and there was unanimous agreement from those present. There is a box at the library for prizes for the Bloom game which will be at Fete 2018. Please seek out suitable items.
Pam said the Art Group now meets every Saturday morning with between 17 and 20 attendees.
Jane said Dementia Awareness Week will be in the last week in May, celebrating raised awareness. There was some discussion about letters sent out re diabetes which were worrying and misleading. * Update since the meeting. A reply from Mrs Cheetham, sent to Jane, has been forwarded to the CA group email, which clarifies the issue. Via the Surgery a group offering help and advice for type 2 diabetes meet on the first Monday in the month, 7pm - 8.30pm in the Parish Rooms. 
Andrew had information on Women in Leadership sessions to be held on 25th April at Patrick House in Leigh.
The fence for the allotment site is complete. Plots will be marked out later this week. They can then be allocated and work begun. There will be an opening ceremony on Saturday 7th April with Chris Reedy between 10.30 and 11am. All are welcome.
The bowling season starts on Thursday 12th April with an away game. All are welcome to come down and get involved.
Carole said the staff car park at the school site will be used by the staff at the surgery and clinic, making more space for patient car parking. She spoke about having small flags for shops in the village on St George’s Day on April 23rd. Following discussion it was felt this was a good community initiative. The secretary will source small waving flags of St George.* Update; now obtained.
With no AOB the meeting closed at 8.15pm
Date and time of next meeting
Tuesday 24th April at 7pm.
Contacts
Chair        Elaine Ellams   01257 253826    elaineellams@aol.com
Deputy      Vicky Galligan                            vgalligan@hotmail.co.uk
Treasurer  Jim Maloney  01257 253239     jwvjmaloney@hotmail.com
Secretary  Sheila Milnes  01257 253735    sheila.milnes@gmail.com