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Wrington Twinning Association MINUTES of a meeting of the Committee 25 th  October 2013 11 am The Plough PRESENT: John Adams, David Buckley , Frank Finn, , Echo Irving, Richard Thorn, John Urquhart, Janet Walters, Nick Walters. New members welcomed: Frank Finn (newly-elected) David Buckley (co-opted). The committee’s thanks to Judith Kinsman were recorded for all her work so far on behalf of the Association 1 Apologies: Sarah Chilcott, Annabel Scott 2 Election of officers (agreed to move to end of meeting) 3 Minutes of the Meeting of 30 th  August - approved as an accurate record - matters arising- none 4 Events
review strategy: The association has been building public awareness since its inception. There is still a way to go – the next step being the booklet being distributed throughout Wrington and Redhill on 8 th  November. Second phase should now focus on (a) fundraising, (b) use of funds to support village groups to see potential links for them with V-l-B –  priorities with youth groups, (c) continue with events which add to village life on a French theme – including strands such as conversation groups, &c (d) get small groups of people over to V-l-B. Discussion: WTA appears to lack a mission statement, but good branding as ‘French Connection’; events ending with a sale / raffle useful for fund-raising; organise events for young people which is fun in itself and has a twinning thread, building on current links with youth groups / schools. Rugby link – various ideas e.g. Yatton, Backwell, Béziers have a club; organise a 'group watch' of England-France in Golden Lion. Pprogramme 2013-14 (see booklet) provides a framework dependent on response, Should develop other fund-raising events e.g. French Casino. French cuisine evening Nov 7; wine tasting (now probably January 23) 5 Villeneuve-l-B liaison development: note mismatch of WTA and V-l-B loc. govt. structure; twinning in JPG manifesto; some difficulties in communication at present because of illness and impending elections – JA intends to meet members of their twinning group members to try to improve communication cf the new school link person. Villeneuvois will be attracted to come to Wrington by more than one event in a short time – need to keep V-l-B informed about what goes on in Wrington. Groups going to V-l-B take someone/ group insurance arrangements available through Devon Twinning Circle; [update Yves' Wrington mailing list] 6 Publicity and engagement review of strategy, with reference to:

booklet 2013-14 Thanks to J&N Walters for this tremendous achievement. Villeneuvois may well be persuaded of the advertising opportunity for themselves in next booklet
 distribution sites and outlets (posters, booklets, &c): need to increase numbers of sites, contact with village organisations: need to encourage more to take interest

monthly journal/website articles: ask ST to send events notices direct to YBL 7 Finance Report (JW) Nothing to add to AGM report. Tribute to JW and NW for events. 2 Election of Officers  Need to record any extension of 'normally' in practice of committee with proposal for next AGM if required. It was agreed that co-opted members should be entitled to vote Chairman – JA  unanimous Hon Sec – NW, unanimous Hon Treasurer – JW unanimous Roles and responsibilities Committee will take lead / participate in each of the 3 areas of development: Liaison with V-l-B: JA + AS, DB; Events team JU + DB, JW, AS; Publicity & Engagement: NW + FF, EI, SC. These sub-groups would meet asap to review each area and take forward. They would actively encourage participation of members beyond the committee in their work. 8 AOB 9 Date of next meeting Friday, 29 th  November