Kirkbymoorside

KIRKBYMOORSIDE TOWN TEAM

MINUTES TUESDAY 17 AUGUST 2010

1. Present: John Wright and Philip Woodward, Chair and Manager of the Brass Band; Caroline Lucas, Canteen; Chris Ware; David Turlington; Louise Mudd; Rhys Thomas; Joe Coughland; Gaile Stevens

2. Apologies: Judith Overfield, Rory Towler, Chris Dowie, Tink Reader, Gareth Jenkins, June Emerson, Helen Gundry, Helen Gardiner, Allie Gunton

3. Joe, who chaired the meeting, outlined the background to the Yorkshire Forward Delegated Fund and how the Expression of Interest is broken down between the town groups (Band, Scouts, Canteen, Manor Vale) and why the sixty thousand pounds has been divided as it has.

It was noted that the Scouts do not have match funding for their ten thousand, but the others do.

It was also noted, with interest, that the Ravenswick Estate own the road in Manor Vale from Owl Yat upwards.

Copies of the application for the next stage to be sent to: Samm Curtis on behalf of Preschool, Philip for the Band, Judith for the Scouts and Joe to deal with Manor Vale. The deadline is 25^th September and any queries to be addressed to Suzanne Dewsnap, details of who is with the application form.

4. Moorsider Blog: Gareth had sent his thanks to the team for their support for the printing of the flyers. These have gone round town and the site is drawing plenty of interest. There was discussion about how Gareth can be further supported, both with young people being empowered with cameras and help with editing if needed.

5. Development Trust: There was a general discussion. Joe and David spoke about the opportunities this will present the town with. John wanted to know what our suggested plans for Manor Vale are and expressed the Band’s concern that the site could be a haven for travelers, if they were aware of it.

John and Philip were asked what their ideal would be for the Band in Manor Vale and this led to their dream desire of a Concert Hall to seat 500. The possibility of creating an outdoor space in the Community Garden, behind All Saints Church, was talked through. David and Angela Purdy, the previous Vicar and his wife had had the idea originally and it was agreed that this would make an excellent outdoor concert area.

The discussion then returned to Manor Vale and the Band’s place within it. Trees and the bank have caused problems over the years and so the band had secured ownership of the “ropewalk” at the top of the bank behind the band room and scout hut. This came as a revelation to those involved with the Scouts, who now know that the Band own the land behind their hut. As the Band has over 90 active members they are a significant group within the town and it was good to have such a productive discussion.

6. Future Direction: It was agreed that the formation of the Development Trust would continue and to continue looking into the acquisition of Manor Vale for the Community. Joe and David to take forward.

The meeting closed at 8.50pm.