Minutes:
Colette Jones, Friends of Close Park provided the following update:-
- The group were looking into where to display items obtained from the archaeological dig. Radcliffe library was the preferred option.
- The group were awaiting feedback from the Diocese on the erection of the 12 information Panels in the church.
- Heritage Weekend at St Mary's 11 - 13th August. It was hoped that the Panels would be ready for this event.
- The volunteer Rangers had done a fantastic job clearing the churchyard and goits. Would the Council be able to formally thank them for this work? Councillor Briggs suggested that a letter of thanks be sent on behalf of the Forum and suggested an invite from the Mayor to visit the Mayor's Parlour.
- The planting by 'Incredible Edible' at the metrolink had been a success most of the planting was still in tact and an event would be held in August - date to be confirmed.
- Party in the Park - there were rumours that a local group of residents were hoping to hold an event on 17 August.
- The memorial signs and owl had been stolen. Any metal structure was at risk of being stolen by thieves.
Barbara Law, Chapelfield Village Association provided the following update:-
- 'Our Place' funding obtained towards production of a leaflet to promote the setting up of the nature reserve. The leaflet was currently in draft form. The group were looking to distribute the leaflet soon.
- Launch of the nature reserve was progressing.
- Public liability insurance had been obtained for the community photography event aimed at promoting mental health wellbeing. The market hall had been booked to exhibit photographs from 5th - 17 September. The group would be looking for the public to get involved in leaving feedback as part of the community based project.
Gill Stainthorpe, Withins Community Association provided the following update:
-The annual clean up of shrubs and saplings had proved too much for the equipment owned by members of the group. The volunteer Rangers had kindly offered to help with the clean up including helping the planting of daffodils bulbs in Radcliffe on behalf of the Rotary Club.
- Gill had worked with the Environment Agency on issues around the goits and hopefully discussions would be taking place with regards the sluice gates. There was currently disputed ownership of Withins Reservoir and the Environment Agency had agreed to investigate this further.
Carol Kemp, Radcliffe Heritage Society provided the following update:
- Carol was involved in the Heritage Society and local Heritage Group.
- Artifacts from the recent dig were currently being stored at Salford University with the hope that some will be displayed in the museum. A display case had been obtained to display items in Radcliffe library.
-The Society were currently working on plans for a pottery project involving local children, local festival ideas, Doomsday Book project and an historical workshop around the work completed on the Tower.
It was agreed:
That the information provided be noted, with thanks.