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Secretary's report covering 2006

1.         Statistics:

 1.1       Four general meetings and an AGM with average attendance of 42 [2005 average 41].  Topics covered were:-

o                    Haldon Forest Park .

o                    Renewable Energy.

o                    The Holcombe Conservation Area.

o                    The Work of Teignbridge District Council.

1.2       Committee meetings : seven, together with a number of Arts & Crafts Exhibition planning meetings.

1.3       Membership at the end of December 2006 was 324  [299 last year].

 2.      Association activities.

 We have tried to further the objectives of the Association in the following ways:

a.      Holding general meetings with speakers on topics relating to the objectives;

b.      Running the most successful village Arts and Crafts exhibition on 13^th and 14^th May 2006 ;

c.      Acting as a forum for the views of residents;

d.      Maintaining our communications arrangements for members;

e.      Scrutinising planning applications and commenting where these fall within our policy.  We have made minor amendments to this policy this year;

f.        Liaising with our local councils over matters which may affect the village, especially safety of road users on the A379;

g.      Producing “Holcombe Jottings”;

h.      Liaising with the village hall committee over proposed developments in the hall;

i.         Liaising with local Councillors;

j.         Liaising with the Dawlish Community Trust;

k.       Promoting the conservation of valued elements of the local landscape such as trees;

l.         Running stalls in the village summer and Christmas Fayres ;

m.    Encouraging police liaison.

 I am happy to answer any questions on Association activities and we will welcome ideas for further developments for the Association at the AGM.

 3.      Committee membership and support

 Specific responsibilities on the committee are given below:

 Everyone in the village was deeply saddened by John Felthouse’s illness and death in February this year. John made a significant contribution to the life of the community and to work of the committee over a number of years.  We miss him greatly and all send our sincere condolences to Joan.

 I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the committee who have worked very hard as a team for the Association throughout the year.

 Our efforts have been supported by a large number of people and we would like to thank them all.  Our councillors, John Clatworthy and Humphrey Clemens continue to be very active on behalf of the village.    We had very willing and able support from a wide range of exhibitors and other members for the Arts & Crafts Exhibition and this contributed greatly to the success of the event. In addition a number of members have contributed significantly to the Christmas and summer Fayres.  Many thanks to everyone who has helped in any way.

 4.      Forthcoming meetings:

Committee meeting:

Wednesday 23^rd May  New committee meets.  Election of officers.

General meetings:

John Watson,

 Secretary      

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