Goudhurst and Kilndown Parish Council

GOUDHURST PARISH COUNCIL
Local Government for Goudhurst and Kilndown

YOUTH COMMITTEE AND FORUM
Minutes of the Youth Forum Meeting on the 22 July 2010 at the Quarry Centre

Present: Cllr Philip Kirkby (Chairman), Cllr Mrs Tracy Edmonston, Cllr Mrs Nicola Glendinning, Cllr Mrs Barbara Stafford, Cllr Peter Rolington, Mr David Denton, Mr Robert Baughurst and Mr Roger Blackwell

Apologies: Roger Blackwell, Cllr Tom Crookall, Cllr Ed Bates, Rev Bill Hornsby, Mrs Jacqui Clark, Mrs Tina Moore, Ms Jane Marrable and Mrs Jo Loveridge

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 22nd April 2010 were approved

Reports from the Youth Organisations -

Goudhurst Youth Club
Cllr Tracy Edmonston reported that it was closed at the moment but opening soon after new CRB checks have been done. September’s re-launch is back on track

Scouts
No Report

Kilndown K Krew
Numbers hovering at 15/16, recently had a successful trip 10 pin bowling. Closed now for the summer holidays. Looking to return in September in temporary lodgings, possibly Bedgebury School.

Goudhurst Church Room Play Area Committee
Jo Loveridge has done a lot of research on what would be the best surface for the playground and it appears that the recycled PVC tiles are the best way forward for us:

- they are recycled, thus more environmentally friendly and still offer a very bouncy surface
- easier and cheaper to replace if damaged
- the overall look sits better in a rural environment than wetpour
- they are also slightly cheaper than wetpour

Jo has had one quote from Matta for the tiles of £16,287.70 + VAT, and she is in the process of getting another couple of quotes for a similar product so that we can compare.
She has also been quoted £7,000 by Bourne Amenity to prepare the ground for the tiles by removing all the bark and levelling it out with scalpings - apparently the work will have to be done by hand as the area is too tight for mini-diggers with all the play equipment.

There is a possibility we might be able to get some help from the Blantyre House workforce to prepare the ground (which would save a lot of money).

Funding
Jo has received the Grant application form from Alex King's office.
Other avenues are actively being perused as well

KCC Youth and Community
No report

Junior involvement
Cllrs Phil Kirkby & Nicola Glendinning to visit all youth groups after the summer holidays

Promotional Leaflets
Each youth organisation has been reminded to supply a logo or photo complete with 30 to 50 words and contact details to be included in a leaflet to be distributed throughout the Parish. Content has been asked to be emailed to Cllr Tracy Edmonston. Content is to be chased by various members of the committee. It was discussed that maybe a commercial enterprise be approached to advertise in the leaflet, such as Arena Pursuits, this may reduce the financial burden in producing the leaflets Cllr Peter Rolington to sound out Arena Pursuits.

Goudhurst Youth Week
A successful event, enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Many thanks to all those who helped organise the events.
Next years event to be discussed early in 2011 to finalise dates, events etc.
Request GPC approve payment to Cllr Tracy Edmunston for refreshments for the week totalling £30-64p

Future Youth Project
It is the committee’s view that securing the Glebe field for the medium / long term should be our priority.

Football Pitch
Cllr Barbara Stafford reported that a launch date of September start still looks promising and although an opening day is planned no date has been set yet. This may even be after a few games have been played.
Work is almost complete with just the connection to the mains water awaiting and also final legal agreements to be drafted.

Date and Venue of Next Meetings
Youth Forum – 21st October 2010 at Goudhurst Scout Hut

Cllr Philip Kirkby
31 July 2010

YOUTH COMMITTEE AND FORUM
Minutes of the Youth Forum Meeting of the 22 April 2010 at the Scouts' Hut

Present: llr Philip Kirkby (Chairman), Cllr Tom Crookall, Cllr Mrs Tracy Edmonston, Cllr Mrs Tracy Chudley, Cllr Ed Bates Rev Bill Hornsby, Mrs Jacqui Clark, Mrs Jo Loverage, Mrs Tina Moore, Jane Marrable, Robert Baughurst, Julie Shapter, Val Griffiths.

Apologies: Roger Blackwell.

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 18 February 2010 were approved

Reports from the Youth Organisations -

Goudhurst Youth Club
Cllr Tracy Edmonston reported that it was closed at the moment but opening soon after new CRB checks have been done. September’s re-launch is back on track.

Scouts
Mrs Jacqui Clark gave us a guided tour of the new works that have almost been completed. All were impressed by the difference these changes have made. Membership numbers are healthy and a full program is planned for the coming months. The Uganda trip is now fully funded.
On the 11th June (7.00pm) their AGM combined with an open evening is to take place to show off the new works. Jacqui would like to invite to all councillors to this.

Kilndown K Krew
A good start to the new season with 14 or so youngsters attending. They are concentrating on the younger age group at the moment.

Goudhurst Church Room Play Area Committee
Jo Loverage reported after their first meeting. She received a shocking quote for replacement bark (£6k). The Committees first major goal is to get a permanent soft flooring for the play area, although this will cost in the region of £24k.

KCC Youth and Community
All change again with Julie Shapter coming back to run the group. Numbers are very good, into the twenties. They have at least fifteen going to the summer camp in Wales.

Junior involvement
Councillors will now visit the youth groups to spend 15 minutes or so promoting the council and inviting suggestions and recommendations from the youngsters. A diary of meetings is to be arranged with each of the group leaders.

Promotional Leaflets
Each youth organisation has been asked to supply a logo or photo complete with 30 to 50 words and contact details to be included in a leaflet to be distributed throughout the Parish. Content is to be emailed to Cllr Tracy Edmonston.

Goudhurst Youth Week
A date has already been set for July 5th 2010 for the next one. A meeting of interested parties will be held at the Scout hut on the 13th May (8.00pm).

Future Youth Project
It was agreed that a priority for the Council is to secure the ownership of the Glebe Field for future generations of the village and on the back of securing this then further facilities can be planned on the area.

Football Pitch
Cllr Tom Crookall reported that a launch date of September start still looks promising.

Date and Venue of Next Meetings
Youth Forum – 22nd July at The Quarry Centre

Cllr Philip Kirkby
05 May 2010

GOUDHURST YOUTH FORUM
Minutes of the Youth Forum meeting of 03 December 2009 at The Scout Hut, Goudhurst

Present: Cllr Philip Kirkby (Chairman), Cllr Tom Crookall, Cllr Mrs Tracy Edmonston, Cllr Mrs
Tracy Chudley, Cllr Ed Bates, Rev Bill Hornsby, Robert Baughurst, Roger Blackwell and
Mrs Jacqui Clark

Apologies: Mrs Jo Loverage, Mrs Tina Moore, Mrs Sandra Adams, PCSO Laura Carey, Jane Marrable,
Julie Shapter, Kirsty Moore and PC Tim Moody

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 17 September 2009 were approved

Reports from the Youth Organisations -

Goudhurst Youth Club
Cllr Tracy Edmonston reported that numbers were on the low side. Last September’s re-launch had been delayed but still aim to do it.

Ocean Blue Twirlers
Unfortunately it continues to be in decline. They have now only three active members and appear to have exhausted every avenue to attract new members. If there is not a major turn around then it may looks as if it will fold.

1st Goudhurst Scout Group
Mrs Jacqui Clark reported that the Scouts were down a few members but should bounce back very shortly. It is not unusual for this to happen after the start of a new school holiday. Fund raising is continuing well and building work looks set to start early in the new year. Summer camps are already booked, more information to follow.

Kilndown K Krew
Lack of Leaders is still a problem and as a result the group is not meeting currently. An open day is planned for the 11th of December.

KCC Youth and Community
Events planed are Snowboarding and Skiing, plus either a return to the Wales camp or to the Isle of Wight.

Goudhurst Youth Week
A date has already been set for the week commencing 05 July 2010 for the next one.

Skate Park
After visiting several sites the Councillors felt that this may be the wrong avenue to explore. The project is probably too ambitious for a village our size. Other avenues need to be explored but maybe a priority is for the council to secure the ownership of the Glebe Field.

Grants
No organisations have any pressing needs.

Football Pitch
Cllr Tom Crookall reported that it appears to be progressing well; already it looks like it is to be a good playing surface.

Church Room Playground in Back Lane Goudhurst
Rev Bill Hornsby announced that the playground committee is to be brought under the umbrella of the PCC, with a ring fenced account set up to hold the playgrounds funds. A sub committee is to be set up and Rev Bill Hornsby has requested a representative from the Parish Council takes a seat on this committee. This proposal is to be brought to the full Council.

Goudhurst Village Fete
The Village Fete has been set for 19 June 2010

Date and Venue of Next Meeting
The next meeting is at the Ex Servicemen's Club, 8.00pm on the 18 February 2010.
The Junior Youth Council is set for 7.00pm at the Jessel Room on the 25 February 2010.

Cllr Philip Kirkby
December 2010

GOUDHURST YOUTH FORUM
Minutes of a Meeting held at The Scout Hut Goudhurst on Thursday 11 December 2008

Present:
Jacqui Clark Goudhurst Scouts
David Denton Church/School Group, Christ Church & St Mary’s
Jo Loveridge Goudhurst Playground Group
Martin Sherwood KCC Community Warden.
Robert Baughurst Kilndown K Krew
Rev Bill Hornsby Vicar of Joint Benefice of Goudhurst and Kilndown.
Cllr Mrs Tracy Edmonston GPC/Goudhurst Youth Club/Playgroup/Ocean Blue Twirlers
Cllr Mrs Tracy Chudley GPC
Cllr Ed Bates GPC
Cllr Tom Crookall GPC (Chairman)

1. Apologies:
Cllr Phil Kirkby GPC. Sickness.
Tina Moore Goudhurst YC. Other meeting.
Sandra Adams Ocean Blue Twirlers. Other appointment.
PCSO Graham Newman Kent Police.

The Chairman opened by welcoming all present and repeated that the intention of these meetings was to provide a forum for all those working with young people within the Parish to get together. It is hoped that it will provide opportunities to share problems and solutions, to co-operate and to seek guidance, support and information about funding from the three tiers of local government.

2. The Notes of the last meeting held on 11th September 2008 were approved.

3. Chairmanship. Tom Crookall advised the meeting that he thought that it would be better to have a younger person chairing this meeting who was more in touch with youth. He said that Cllr Phil Kirkby has very kindly volunteered to take on this role and requested approval from the meeting for that change which was unanimously approved. Unfortunately Phil was ill so Tom took the chair again on this occasion.

4. Reports from Organisations.

Goudhurst Scout Group. Jacqui Clark reported that the Scout Group continues to thrive with waiting lists for all age groups. She reported on a wide range of camping and other activities in 2008 which had been a great success. They are about to commence modifications to the Scout Hut to improve disabled access and the toilets, and to let the building take better advantage of its grounds.

Junior Youth Club. Tracy Edmonston reported on the Junior Youth Group for the younger children. It continues to meet on Monday nights at the Ex Servicemen’s Club. The older children tend to attend both clubs but this does not seem to present difficulties. This group continues to enjoy the hospitality of the Ex Servicemen’s Club. Attendance has been down. TC advised that GPC had been rather slow to respond to a request for funding for a pantomime trip. In a recent conversation with Tina Moore she advised that they now planned a spring/summer event. It was agreed that GPC should be requested to make £500 available to assist in funding such an event.

Ocean Blue Twirlers. Tracy Edmonston reported in the absence of Sandra Adams. The payment by GPC of £600 to cover the backlog of Village Hall Hire Costs was appreciated. The group has undertaken its own fundraising to cover new uniforms/leotards for the girls and they are now working towards a new competition season. TC reported on a positive conversation he had had with Sandra Adams who was reassuring about their administration, and that steps were in hand to use the school hall which will be both better and cheaper that the Village Hall. He had suggested to Sandra that an approach for further financial assistance is likely to attract a positive response before the financial year end.

Church/School liaison activities. Bill Hornsby was welcomed to his first Youth Forum meeting. He reported on continuing including school activities in the two churches, events at the school, St Mary’s Sunday Club and efforts to make church services more accessible for the unfamiliar. The Benefice is to play a part in trialing more family friendly liturgy on behalf of the diocese. David Denton supported Bill’s comments.

Goudhurst Youth Club. There was no report from the Goudhurst Youth Club. However Tracy Edmonston advised that there had been a break in meetings due to the non availability of a Youth Worker. Some concern was expressed about the implications of young people going to a meeting that does not happen. Tracy also advised of several very positive activities such as snow boarding and sailing that members had been involved in and that more were planned

The Playground Committee. Jo Loveridge reported. The new fence, the popularity of the facility and its condition drew favourable comment. It was again reported that work to secure the mats under the swings and replace the bark was in hand.

Kilndown K Krew. Rob Baughurst reported that he now had significant help with running the group which was in good heart. Voluntary assistance had been achieved through Voluntary Action West Kent and that a young woman with a strong Kilndown background was now helping. Film Shows for the community as a fundraiser, Christmas trips and other activities were mentioned. Robert was congratulated on his persistence and on an excellent outcome.

Martin Sherwood was thanked for his service to our community. He will be leaving us shortly and Krissy Howlett, who is new to the role, is now working hard to take on her new duties.

5. Future Events. It was agreed that discussion on the point would be deferred to the March 2009 meeting. There was a general consensus that a series of activities led by different groups during the evenings of one summer holiday week sounded very attractive.

6. Progress with getting Youth Members on the Committee. The first meeting of the proposed Youth Council has been set for 29th January 2009.

7. Skate Board Facilities. It was advised that GPC had taken this suggestion seriously and was making financial provision for a major scheme. All options will be carefully considered and suggestions will be most welcome when ideas begin to take shape. In the first instance examples of facilities in the area will be examined.

8. Grants to Member Organisations. The grant for the Youth Club – para 4 above, was endorsed. Other organizations were informed that the 2008/9 GPC Youth Budget still had funds available.

9. Any Other Action Required from GPC. None – all included above.

10. Other Business. Ed Bates mentioned his contacts with the KCC activities centre at Bewl and it was also mentioned that the Bewl Sailing Club is keen to offer sailing experience to local youngsters. Organisations were encouraged to take advantage.
The Scouts were thanked for their generous provision of the hall.

11. Dates of next meetings. To be held at 8pm
Thursday 12th March 2009 Goudhurst Scout Hut
Thursday 11th June 2009 Goudhurst Scout Hut
Thursday 17th September 2009 Quarry Centre Kilndown.
Thursday 3rd December 2009 Goudhurst Scout Hut

TC
04 January09

A list of contact details for all involved in youth work in the parish is attached.

Those involved with the Goudhurst Youth Forum:

Cllr Tom Crookall Chairman Goudhurst Parish Council 01580 211710
Cllr Mrs Tracy Edmonston Goudhurst Parish Council, Goudhurst Ward 01580 211916
Cllr Mrs Tracy Chudley Goudhurst Parish Council, Kilndown Ward 01892 891312
Cllr Philip Kirkby Goudhurst Parish Council, Goudhurst Ward 01580 211037
Cllr Ed Bates Goudhurst Parish Council, Curtisden Green Ward 07799 571450
Rev Bill Hornsby United Benefice of St Mary’s Goudhurst and Christ Church Kilndown
01580 211739
Jacqui Clark 1st Goudhurst Scout Group. 01580 211591
David Denton Churchwarden at Christ Church Kilndown, Governor of the
Primary School and leader of Church/School group. 01892 890244
Robert Baughurst Kilndown K Krew 01892 890001
Roger Blackwell Kilndown K Krew 01892 890087
Sandra Adams Ocean Blue Twirlers 01580 212763
Catherine Saggers TWBC Community Youth Worker 01892 554043
Tina Moore Goudhurst Youth Club 07961 959177
Jane Marrable Goudhurst Youth Club 07517 960592
Julie Shapter KCC Youth and Community 07740 186023
Jo Loveridge Goudhurst Church Room Play Area Committee 01580 211823
PC Tim Moody Kent Police 07800 675343
PCSO Graham Newman Kent Police 07772 226152
Ms Krissy Howlett KCC Community Warden 07813 713740
Mr Andrew Reid (for info) Head Teacher, Goudhurst & Kilndown CE Primary School
01580 211365

Clerk to the Parish Council
Anthony Farnfield MBE
clerk@goudhurst.co.uk