MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE WEARDALE FLOWER AND GARDEN CLUB HELD AT THE CHAPEL ON THE 15th November, 2017, AT 9 30AM.
1. PRESENT  Carol, Jean, Susan, Barbara, Emm, Margaret (Chair), Pat, Ann J, Ann C, Ruby.
2. APOLOGIES  Received from Ann R and Christine.
3. CHRISTMAS NIGHT   Agreed:
Barbara had confirmed everything with Andrew Grisewood, who would arrive by 4.30pm. Pat will supply refreshments.
The school has been paid £220.  Agreed Ann will see to payments on the night as appropriate.
Tickets appeared to be selling well, and several Committee members handed in cash to Ann.  Susan still has spare tickets if more are required.  
Ann C reported that Weardale Physiotherapy had kindly donated £50 sponsorship to the event.
Jean reported that Cllr  Anita Savoury had kindly donated £150 from her community fund.
Stalls and layout were agreed -  Andrew Grisewood floral supplies, DaisyChain, Hospital, Pictures, Gillian -  cakes and crafts. Agreed not to proceed with bottle tombola at this event, but leave until later.
Setting out hall - Barbara and Susan to see Dennis Nattrass with plan.
Door - Margaret and Ann J.
Raffle - Carol, Jean, Ann Lawton and Val. Tickets £1 a strip. Andrew Grisewood be requested to draw alternate colours. Ann C to bring container for raffle tickets.
Refreshments - Pat to get cakes from Northallerton.  We need serviettes.  Ann C and Ruby to get wine, water and applejuice, and to supply ginger wine. Glasses from cricket club (Ann J to make appropriate donation), and our own.  Notice needed re no drinks in hall
Introduction and welcome - Ann R.
Lights and microphone etc - Barbara and Susan to request via Dennis Natrass.
Seats - reserve two front rows for guests with limited mobility.
Vote of thanks - Christine to be asked if she would like to do this. If not, Susan.
4. CHRISTMAS MEAL  Barbara has 19 names to date (closing date for bookings is 30th November) and will confirm with Hamsterley.  Arrive 7 for 7.30pm. Anyone needing lift to be in market place for 6.30 pm.
5. FESTIVAL AT CHURCH  Emm to ascertain cost of floral foam.  Ann C to enquire re flower allowance.  We will decorate font.  Pat, Jean, Barbara and Susan will be at church for 10 am on 1 December to set up.  Emm will kindly donate some carnations and gyp.
7. PROGRAMME  Barbara was finalising the programme.  Pat knew of an excellent speaker who may be suitable for May.
6. NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING   7th February at 10 am.