Shevington and District Community Association
Registered Charity No. 513784

Minutes of the meeting  held on Tuesday 28th January 2020 

Welcome and introductions
As Elaine had been delayed, Vicky chaired the meeting and welcomed Charlie Neve and John Harker who had come to speak about Wigan Borough VE day commemorations 8th -10th May 2020. Charlie also represented CVRA. John is in charge of organising a central event in Mesnes Park on 8th and 9th May with a parade around town starting and ending at the park. Different areas are encouraged to have their own marquees and set up themed areas within the park, take part in the parade and enter floats. Contact j.harker@wigan.gov.uk  further details on separate email.
 Present
Gerald Arstall;Janet Brown; Paul Collins;  Mike Crosby;  Elaine Ellams; Lorna Ellis; Kate Galligan; Vicky Galligan; John Harker;   Helen Hurst; Shirley Lusher;  Carole Miles; Sheila Milnes; Andrew Moakes; Izzy Morris; Charlie Neve; Pam Powell; Gill Rigbye; John Whiteley;  Marlaine Whitham
 Apologies  Ira Whiteley;  Jane Lawrence Wood
Minutes of the November meeting
Proposed by Lorna, seconded by Janet,the minutes were signed as a true record.
Finances
Jim had sent a report; a copy is available on request.
District Councillors’ Reports
Discussion on dog fouling and pavement marking by the council. Brighter Borough money to Shevington FC for equipment and the Appley Bridge Duck Race. Possibility of Walking Day had been discussed at recent Recreation Ground Trustees meeting. Abandoned cars at SLG. Paul’s website has had over 6k visits.Janet spoke about measures to improve problems with parking on Church Lane. Marlaine said the ‘phone box at the corner of Vicarage Lane had been removed. Neighbourhood Watch has a new website.Tracey Williams has left Wigan Council.
Parish Council and FSMP update

FSMP have made a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund with letters of support from schools, for a Heritage Trail, with ten stations about events over time, eg the Black Death and mining. There will be QR code podcasts for both websites.
Thanks to Pam for judging the Christmas shop fronts. The Fete committee has placed a bid for funding to the PC. New website:- shevingtonparishcouncil.net 
Dementia Friendly activities
Izzy said over 30 people regularly come to Memories on the 1st and 3rd Friday in the month from 2-4pm in the Methodist Church. The Carer’s Support group with Beryl and Joan had met on Monday; always the last Monday in the month, even if a Bank Holiday.
Marlaine had applied for the GM Age Friendly Award Scheme and gained an award for Shevington and District. Izzy and Elaine will attend the award ceremony with her next week.
Miles Lane Development
Nothing to report. Reassuring that the development will be under Wigan Council control.
Environmentally Friendly Shevington
Leaving car engines running while waiting for school to finish should not be happening.
Food outlets are beginning to use cardboard containers instead of polystyrene and reusable bottles for drinks in schools. It was suggested that a subgroup could be formed to discuss the way forward, which Gill will look into.
Additional updates from those present
Izzy said the World Day of Prayer is on 6th March from 2-4pm at the Methodist Church featuring Zimbabwe.
Quiz Night at St Anne’s Parish Centre on Friday 31st January
The football and rugby clubs are seeking representatives to form a group to discuss how to operate the new building on the Vicarage Lane site. Helen will represent CA.
Carole said Shevington    Clinic does not have access for wheelchair users.
Andrew said the talk at the Gardening Club on 10th February will be by a cheesemaker.
There will be a trip to Holker Hall on 2nd May, leaving at 9.05am.
Date and time of next meeting
Tuesday 25th February at 7.00pm; the AGM         
        Contact Details 

Chair;      Elaine Ellams 01257 253826        elaineellams@aol.com

Deputy;   Vicky Galligan 07977922179        vgalligan@hotmail.co.uk
 
Secretary; Sheila Milnes 01257 253735    sheila.milnes@gmail.com

Treasurer; Jim Maloney 01257 253239     jwvjmaloney@hotmail.com