About Manorbier & District Community Association

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About Manorbier & District Community Association

Manorbier and District Community Association is a registered charity. number 701414 & registered under the data protection act 1998

19th April 2010
Proposed constitution adopted.
A long overdue revision of the Association's constitution has been adopted at the AGM held on 19th April 2010 at the Skrinkle Community Centre.
The new constitution will be published on this site as soon as it has been approved by the Charities Commission.
Officers elected for 2010 are
Chairman:- Howard Lloyd
Secretary:- Joan Stace
Treasurer:- Diane O'Donnel
Marketing & webmaster:- Charles Cochrane
Further details of election of officers and trustees will follow shortly along with a report of the meeting.
MDCA to carry out Consultation.
MDCA are to carry out a consultation exercise to seek views from organisations and individuals in the community in relation to the project of a new Community Hall.
Residents and organisations will be invited to attend exhibitions to see the draft plans and will be asked to complete a small questionair and for their requests and views regarding the needs of the community particularly in relation to the proposed new Hall.
The first of these exhibitions is to be held on Wednesday 21st April at the Skrinkle Community Hall 2pm -8pm where the draft plans will be on show.

An update from the MDCA on its activities over the last few months.

We are delighted with the success of our website www.manorbiercommunity.com It is gaining in popularity and we have had a lot of very encouraging comments and positive feedback. If you know of anyone who does not have access to the internet, could you please share the news with them so that they can be included in decision making about their community. Also, if you know of anyone who would prefer a hard copy, please email their name and address to us and we will ensure that they get sent all the MDCA information published here.

Now to our projects.

Firstly, on behalf of the Manorbier & District Community Council, we have applied for a grant to repair the fence which runs alongside the south football field and the public path boundary. We are very hopeful that we shall be successful when the panel meets in September. We shall keep you all informed when we have any news.

Secondly, both the ladies and the men’s football teams have been busy carrying out necessary repairs to the Sports Pavilion – all of this work has been done by volunteers and a tremendous vote of thanks must go to all concerned. The meeting room/tea area has now been painted and carpeted and is available for anyone to hire for their meetings, band practises or whatever. It has seating for about 20. To complete the project, the MDCA has applied for a small grant to help with the cost of materials and work which has to be completed by qualified tradesmen. Once again, we are waiting the result of this application, but as we are caught in the main holiday period, we have to be patient.

The MDCA wants your help on the BIG ones!

Our main project has been working towards acquiring land to build a new Sports Centre and combined Community Hall, which will be for the benefit of ALL the residents of the area, consisting of Jameston, Lydstep, Manorbier Newton and Manorbier. The current sports pavilion lease will run out in 12 years time and both the other halls in Manorbier have problems either with parking or location, so a new central hall for everybody seems to be the ideal way forward. For the sports teams, the land has to be close to the playing fields and we’ve been assured that the present fields are of an excellent quality, so we don’t want to change them. The land which is situated behind the football field came onto the market recently and the MDCA began to consult with the agents selling the land. The owners have agreed to sell us the land, subject to the MDCA getting planning consent from the Pembrokeshire Coast National Parks. We have had a site meeting with National Parks Officers, and they have agreed in principle, that a Sports Centre/Community Hall could be built on the site. They have identified an area and we, the MDCA have taken the first step and had the land surveyed with the assistance of Pembrokeshire County Council.

This is where we would like input from all sporting groups, clubs and individuals.

The Community Regeneration Unit at Pembrokeshire County Council have helped us prepare a draft plan for a sports/community hall. We want to make sure that any hall built is properly equipped and suitable for everybody to use. We have many clubs and activities going on in the area and we want to ensure that everybody has their say. We really hope that everybody will use the new hall; so if you have a particular sport or new sport/activity that you would like to see in the area then please contact the web site stating your requirements and we will try and include them in the plan which we will submit to the planning officers. If we don’t know what you want, then we can’t put it in. This goes for meeting rooms as well. There will be a hearing loop in all communal rooms. We have to make sure that everything you want is included before the plans are passed.

The second BIG one.

Whilst this new Sports Centre/Community Hall is situated next to the playing fields in Manorbier, it will be built to serve the whole area, and the MDCA – Manorbier & District Community Association – would like it to have a name which would reflect the fact that the facility belongs to everyone. It has to be called something. So please post your suggestions (sensible ones please!) to the website – we would love to hear from you.

Hopefully the MDCA will have more news for you round about October.

Watch this space!

Aims of the Association:-

The main aims of the Association which are applicable to all age groups from babies to more senior members of our community are to support all user groups and members in the Manorbier Parish. This includes advice on gaining grants, improving facilities and generally to promote a healthy, vibrant Community and Spirit.

A brief history of the Association:-

The Manorbier & District Community Association was set up to manage the facilities owned and leased by Manorbier Community Council.

Manorbier Community Council supports the Skrinkle Centre & the sports field and pavilion through a Deed of Trust. This Deed was entrusted to the Manorbier & District Community Association a charity set up to manage and access further funding to benefit the whole community.

Constitution:-

Please note:-

The constitution is currently under reveiw and is subject to ammendments, these will be published as soon as the ammendments have been ratified by the charity commission. If you require a copy of the constituion please contact the secretary.

Annual General Meeting 2008.

Friday 27^th. February 2009 7.30 pm. Skrinkle community centre

Apologies

Bob Crockett David Morgan Neville Stace

Avis Butler Mary Gooch Diane O’Donnell

Joan Beddoes Ray Hines Helen Lloyd

Chris Elliott Angela Elliot Pud Stace

Tim Frazer Gerald Codd.

Minutes 0f 2007 AGM Accepted

Proposed June Glennester

Seconded Don Beddoes

Minutes from Special Meeting To Change Part of Constitution

Accepted

Proposed Brian Coleman

Seconded Janet Coleman

Chairs Report

Howard explained that he had been in situ since September and he was enjoying the challenge. He thanked everyone for attending when the “match” was on!! He said that Val, our treasurer, was resigning for personal reasons and he thanked her for all her hard work and for preparing the accounts. The MDCA had not undertaken any fund raising last year, as it was concentrating on upgrading the facilities in the Sports Pavilion. Next season there would be 5 teams in total playing under Manorbier Colours – One men’s team and four ladies teams - one of which was in the National League. The changing rooms had to be fit for purpose. This project is still ongoing, but great improvements have already taken place. A lot of people have worked very hard.

Financial Report Accepted

Proposed Helen Brickle

Seconded Joan Hopwood

Election of Officers

Chair Howard Lloyd

Proposed Chas Cochrane

Seconded Joan Hopwood

Vice-Chair Margaret Peters

Proposed Joan Hopwood

Seconded Don Beddoes

Treasurer Diane O’Donnell

Proposed Helen Brickle

Seconded Howard Lloyd

Secretary Joan Stace

Proposed June Glennester

Seconded Pat Crisp

The Way Forward

The Trust Deed between the MCC and the MDCA comes to an end in September this year.

The Chair said that the running of Skrinkle could go back to the MCC which would leave the MDCA free to concentrate on the upgrading and maintenance of the Sports Pavilion and the sports field. Those present expressed concern that this should not happen - they were all very positive that the MDCA should continue to be in control of the Hall. It was suggested that a meeting be arranged between both parties to re-negotiate a new Trust Deed.

It was pointed out that the MCC were responsible for repairs etc. to Skrinkle. The MDCA had undertaken the repairs and upgrading of Skrinkle, because they wished the village to have a hall which was fit for purpose. Concern was expressed that there were extra keys unaccounted for within the community. A proposal from the floor, that the locks should be replaced as a matter of urgency, was carried unanimously.

Howard said that the investigation into the “missing papers” was ongoing.

A question was raised about the Insurance that the MDCA paid, it appears to be very expensive. Joan to look into this matter and report back to the members.

The web site will be online before long. All matters of interest to the Village will be published.

A request that the MDCA:-

a) Re-hang the gate on the Football Field and repair the fence as a matter of urgency.

b) Organize “NO DOGS” signs on the sports field.

c) The Skrinkle Play Park needs attention. The matting on the floor is a potential hazard. MDCA to consult with PCC.

d) Discuss the status of the Play Areas with the PCC. Play items have been removed from the Skrinkle site.

The Youth Club is in danger of closing due to lack of numbers. A positive drive is needed to recruit new members. The age range of youth club members is 11 to 16 years. It was felt that every effort should be explored to keep the youth club open, because it was an asset for the youth of Manorbier. Find out if the Community Minibus could be made available for the Youth Club. Consultation to take place between the MDCA and the Youth Club Leader about this as a matter of urgency.

The meeting closed at 8.45.

A buffet followed which was enjoyed by all.

Financial statement :-

Officers 2009 :-

Chairman:- Howard Lloyd. Vice Chair. Margaret Peters.

Secretary :- Joan Stace. Treasurer :- Diane Odonnel

Manorbier Community Council Representatives :-

Cllr Anne Gourlay. Cllr Robert Hall. Cllr Terry Williams

Acknowledgments