End of Year Drinks - December, 2009

End of Year Drinks 2009
Tuesday 15 December

In attendance: Tony (Chair), Marcus (Vice Chair), Cath (Treasurer), John, Jenny, Megan, Simon, Fr. Moore

Apologies: Jo, Andrew, Melissa

Many thanks to those of you who attended the End of Year Drinks at the Beehive Pub in December. It was great to raise a few glasses to the successes we've had as a TRA this year. Whilst not a formal meeting, a number of issues were decided upon:

1. Costs for the refurbishment of the mosaic area in Lorrimore Gardens, Lorrimore Sq, were agreed and set at £2,208 including VAT. John will secure examples of the contractor's work as well as of the granite setts to be used within the construction

2. Cath presented costs of £1,850 for the school art project. Tony agreed to go back to Art in the Park and ask for reduced costs

3. Next meeting - an exact date for the next meeting was not set, but it is likely to be held on the first Tuesday in February (the TRA does not meet in January). The meeting will be both advertised on the TRA website, and leafleted

4. Thanks from Chair and close

Winter Open Studios - Pullens Yards

From Friday the 4th, through to Saturday 6th, the studios in Clements, Iliffe and Peakcock Yard will be holding their winter opening.

It's the perfect opportunity to meet artists, craftsmen and designers, as well as to buy original pieces, from a real local historic gem.

A wide variety of studios will be open including; fine art, ceramics, jewellery, textiles and photography. Check out the Iliffe Yard website for more details.

Friends of Pasley Park

The next meeting of the Friends of Pasley Park group will be held on Wednesday 2nd December at 7 pm in the Pasley TRA Hall on Stopford Rd, SE17

Go along and give your opinions on what you'd like to see from your local park!

New website from Walworth Garden Farm

Walworth Garden Farm have launched a new website, full of information on this fantastic local resource.

Check it out for all kinds of info on courses (many of which are free) as diverse as gardening and bee keeping, as well as general bits and pieces on all the work they do in the community and on other projects.

AGM Minutes - November 2009

Surrey Gardens AGM 2009
Minutes
Tuesday 10 November

In attendance: Tony (Chair), Sue (Vice Chair), Katy (Secretary), Cath (Treasurer), Marcus, Jean, Brian, Andrew, Jeanette, Simon, Sarah, Mark, Michael, Kate, Mary, Melissa, Grahame, Jo, Abbas, Chuks (Resident Involvement Officer, Southwark Council)

Apologies: Megan, Simon, Emily

1. Chair opened meeting

2. Approval of last year’s minutes:

• Marcus proposed the minutes of last year’s AGM be accepted, Sue seconded. The minutes were approved

3. Chair’s Report:

• Tony thanked everyone for attending and noted that it had been a busy year for the TRA. Despite some promising attendance at the start of the year, it was noted that getting local residents to come to meetings continues to be one of the biggest challenges faced by the TRA – and is likely to be the largest issue for the incoming committee
• Despite this, Tony noted that the TRA had many successes in 08 – 09, including securing £15,000 of funding from the Cleaner, Greener, Safer Team at Southwark to help improve the “Lorrimore cut-through”, had launched a new website for the TRA and had run successful, and well attended, end of year drinks and a summer picnic in Lorrimore Gardens
• Tony went on to personally thank the members of the current committee for their support over the past year, notably Katy (Secretary – standing down at this AGM) and Cath (Treasurer) for their work

4. Treasurers’ Report:

• Cath reported that money had been received this year from the Tenant’s Fund, interest on the account and c.£1,000 from “The Bill” for filming in the local area. The Council had also reimbursed the cost of the insurance payment for Lorrimore gardens, though the current payment was still outstanding. Cath noted that the issue of insurance payment and reimbursement continues to be an issue with the Council
• Expenditure consisted largely of refreshments for meetings. After auditing, the current account balance stands at approximately £4,000
• Katy proposed the accounts be accepted, Ada seconded. The accounts were approved
• Cath proposed we continue to use the same Auditor next year, Tony seconded. The Auditor was approved

5. Elections for 2009:

• The old officers stood down
• Sue nominated Tony for Chair, Ada seconded and it was approved
• Tony nominated Sue for Vice Chair, Mary seconded. Ada nominated Marcus for Vice Chair, Jean seconded. Sue retracted her nomination and Marcus was approved as Vice Chair
• Tony nominated Jo as Secretary, Marcus seconded and it was approved
• Tony nominated Cath as Treasurer, Marcus seconded and it was approved
• Members nominated and approved: Sue, Jeanette, Katy, Andrew, Jean, Brian, Ada, Mary, Michael, Mark, Sarah, Melissa
• Tony nominated Kate for Area Forum, Sue seconded and it was approved
• Tony nominated Abbas for Area Forum, Sue seconded and it was approved

6. Next meeting – End of Year Drinks. Location and date to be determined. This meeting will be leafleted and advertised on the TRA website. Drinks and snacks will be provided

7. Thanks from Chair and close

Minutes - October 2009

Surrey Gardens TRA General Meeting
Minutes
13 October 2009

In attendance: Tony (Chair), Cath (Treasurer), John, Jenny, Megan
Apologies: Marcus, Jo, Katy, Andrew

1. Chair opened meeting

2. Chair’s report:

• Tony confirmed that a meeting has been scheduled (on Friday 16th) with the Cleaner, Greener, Safer Team at Southwark Council, and their chosen contractor, in order to discuss possible plans to improve the cut through between Lorrimore Road and Lorrimore Square
• Tony confirmed that he has written to Southwark Council regarding the ongoing problem of young people climbing over the garages near Lorrimore Road. Southwark Council have acknowledged receipt of the complaint – now awaiting a further response

3. Treasurer’s report:

• Nothing to report for October

4. Any other business:

• Cath has contacted John Ruskin School regarding the plan to run an art project, re-doing the paintings that are currently on the electricity sub-station in Lorrimore Gardens. Cath is awaiting a reply with regards to costs
• John reported back on suggestions for the damaged mosaic area that currently sits within Lorrimore Gardens. John to cost up some suggestions for making improvements and report back to the TRA for authorisation
• Tony reminded everyone that the AGM is rapidly approaching and called for volunteers to stand for TRA committee positions. Please let Tony know if you have an interest in standing for a position. Tony reminded everyone of the importance of attending the AGM if you can – without a quorum (a minimum of 15 adults from the area), a new committee cannot be voted in and the TRA risks losing funding for next year

5. Next meeting – Annual General Meeting Tuesday 10 September 2009. This meeting will be leafleted, and will be advertised on the TRA website. Drinks and snacks to be provided

6. Thanks from Chair and close

Annual General Meeting

Though it doesn't seem anything like a year since the last one, our Annual General Meeting is swiftly approaching and is due to be held on Tuesday 10th November 2009, 7.30 pm in St Paul's Church, Lorrimore Square

This is, by far, the most important meeting in the TRA calendar! Please do your very best to attend, as unless 15 adults who live in the area come along on the night we cannot vote in a new committe and our funding will be at risk. It's not all about the meeting though - we'll be providing drinks and snacks on the night, so it should be a fun evening too

A copy of the flyer, which should be coming through your doors very soon, is below. Hope to see you there!