Present: Doreen Roberts, Kelvin Roberts, Dave Marvill, Kath Marvill, Sue Sewell, Dave Cartwright, Pauline Cartwright, John Money, Lynne Mooney, Mick Malpass.

Apologies: Kev Sewell, Jean Archer, Ged Archer,

1. Future Events

1.1 June 10th – It was proposed that the “away weekend” this year be in the Masham Yorkshire area. Doreen agreed to provide accommodation details at Masham. Pauline and Dave are also to propose an alternative venue and accommodation.

Note: Details of the Kings Head web site has now been circulated by Doreen

1.2 As part of our Charity contribution programme. Doreen and Kelvin are to hold a Pub quiz in March/April. Date to be advised. Please note, a donation of £5 per head will be required.

1.3. The general consensus of the meeting was that this year we would give the August concert in the park a miss, and consider a Saturday evening Trent River Cruise. Both Doreen and John agreed to seek further details and costs. A
Provisional date of Aug 18 was agreed.

1.4 Friday Nighters Summer Barbeque. The date for this was agreed as July 21st.

1.5 Summer Walks. It was agreed that where practical we should have the usual Bank Holiday walks. However to make the walks enjoyable for everyone, it was suggested that each couple be responsible for organising and leading a specific walk. Could everyone therefore advise the hon. sec of the walk they would like to lead!!!.

Mick Malpass has agreed to lead a history tour of Chellaston on July 3rd

1.6 October 6th – Since the meeting Dave Cartwright has requested that we keep this date free in our social dairy. Dave will provide more detail nearer the time.

1.7 Christmas Bash – The meeting agreed that following the success of our return to the Hilton House. We should continue with this venue for 2007 on Dec 15th

1.8 Greyhound Racing. Kev has circulated details of racing at Nottingham. Can you advise Kev of your likely interest, if you have not already done so.

2.0 Friday Nighters Charity Contribution Programme

Dave Cartwright, our fund co-ordinator, reported that the fund had an excess of £280. The meeting therefore agreed that this sum should be split between our chosen charities. Subsequently, Dave has issued an e-mail confirming donations of £140 respectively to the Spinal Research and Cancer Research UK

A general discussion took place into the nature of our support for this subject. Everyone present were adamant that we should continue if not increase our support.

During 2007 therefore, it was unanimously agreed that we would have specific events where a small donation per head would be requested to participate in that particular event. The first such event is the pub quiz planned by Doreen and Kelvin.

3.0 Friday Nighters Web Site

Kev has agreed to continue as web-master. Any costs incurred would be split amongst the membership. Please ensure any up-dates are forwarded to Kev.

The meeting concluded at 9.30pm

John Mooney
Hon Secretary