Williton Parish Council Jenny reported on new Pavilion Project for which funding applications, including – to the Hinkley Point C CIM Fund, were under preparation. West Somerset Advice Bureau Sylvie outlined a new outreach project introduced by WSAB aimed at the – elderly in rural communities. Maureen reported that taster sessions were being organised at the Transition Minehead & Alcombe – community allotment to let people experience allotment gardening. Minehead Development Trust Maureen explained that the Trust had assumed responsibility for the – Clanville Gardens and was developing a permaculture project there aimed particularly for dementia sufferers. Forum 21 Maureen also reported that the Steam Coast Trail, which was now an independent project, had – been successful in securing over £600,000 from the Coastal Communities Fund; and that volunteers were now required to help run the community woodland at Woodcombe. Peter reminded the meeting that the new mini-bus was operating. A new issue was the need for PALS – assistants to help users of the scheme to help undress/dress at the pool changing rooms and discussions were being held with Somerset Care. Peter confirmed that he was retiring as Chair of PALS later in the year. In respect of a new pool, there was slightest chink of light”. “the Somerset waste Partnership Beth outlined a new offer on composting bins and explained that – ‘compost champions’ volunteers who gave talks and staffed stands to promote composting could be booked via – – Beth, as could workshop activities about saving money via recycling. Jan Ross Jan covered a couple of subjects under her various roles. – Choices’ was busy populating its website with information about voluntary sector groups ‘Somerset and would be launched shortly. It was planned to have a guest speaker on this topic at the next Forum. CLOWNS had celebrated its 20th anniversary at an attended by over 200 people, which also marked the retirement of Kathy Morton as Manager (although Kathy would continue driving the CLOWNS bus). CLOWNS had negotiated a Management Support Agreement with SRYP under which Nik Harwood would undertake a management role for CLOWNS. Jan advocated this partnership approach of specialist services.
Williton Parish Council – Jenny reported on new Pavilion Project for which funding applications, including to the Hinkley Point C CIM Fund, were under preparation. West Somerset Advice Bureau – Sylvie outlined a new outreach project introduced by WSAB aimed at the elderly in rural communities. Transition Minehead & Alcombe – Maureen reported that taster sessions were being organised at the community allotment to let people experience allotment gardening. Minehead Development Trust – Maureen explained that the Trust had assumed responsibility for the Clanville Gardens and was developing a permaculture project there aimed particularly for dementia sufferers. Forum 21 – Maureen also reported that the Steam Coast Trail, which was now an independent project, had been successful in securing over £600,000 from the Coastal Communities Fund; and that volunteers were now required to help run the community woodland at Woodcombe. PALS – Peter reminded the meeting that the new mini-bus was operating. A new issue was the need for assistants to help users of the scheme to help undress/dress at the pool changing rooms and discussions were being held with Somerset Care. Peter confirmed that he was retiring as Chair of PALS later in the year. In respect of a new pool, there was “the slightest chink of light”. Somerset waste Partnership – Beth outlined a new offer on composting bins and explained that ‘compost champions’ – volunteers who gave talks and staffed stands to promote composting – could be booked via Beth, as could workshop activities about saving money via recycling. Jan Ross – Jan covered a couple of subjects under her various roles. ‘Somerset Choices’ was busy populating its website with information about voluntary sector groups and would be launched shortly. It was planned to have a guest speaker on this topic at the next Forum. CLOWNS had celebrated its 20th anniversary at an attended by over 200 people, which also marked the retirement of Kathy Morton as Manager (although Kathy would continue driving the CLOWNS bus). CLOWNS had negotiated a Management Support Agreement with SRYP under which Nik Harwood would undertake a management role for CLOWNS. Jan advocated this partnership approach of specialist services.
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