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Tavy & Tamar Apple Group Meeting of the ‘Wash up’ of the Apple Fest and the AGM on 7th November 2011 at the Olde Plough, Bere Ferrers Apologies received from K Auborn, M Grimshaw, J Barnes, R Hill, C W Dawe and P Gorringe Confirmation of the minutes of the AGM 29/10/10 – Agreed Chair’s Report see attached report of the activities throughout the year. Regarding the Apple Fest, the general consensus was the event was a success; there were about 48 people involved with the running of the day and a fabulously decorated hall, although it was observed that perhaps there were not as many visitors as in previous years.The overall taking were slightly less than last year at £559.19. Raffle Slightly down on the takings. Pressing Good turnout. Excellent team operating the press and the new tent lay-out worked well, pre-pressing of the juice proved advantageous to keep up with demand throughout the event. Refreshments Toffee apples not a great seller and made a loss. Lots of helpers and the seating arrangements greatly improved. No donations of cakes and pies, perhaps communication regarding the need for these would be advantageous in the future. Apple Pie competition Improved labelling has now been produced to show the winning pies, in which category. Good turnout of entries. Apple Identification An earlier crop this year meant that not so many apples were brought to the event for identifying. Morris Dancers and Musical entertainment Great turn out and great success. The chairman reported that car parking problems were not an issue this year, just slight access restrictions in parts, therefore a few road cones will be used next year at this point. Signage for the event The overall opinion as to whether the event was publicised was inconclusive. Apple Fest Supper B Slaughter raised the issue of bringing back the fish and chip supper immediately after the event. This was agreed by all. Next Apple Fest will be held on the 7/10/2012 and this will be the tenth anniversary of the Apple fest. Suggestions required for the person to open the anniversary event. Funds raised Charity supported: the Devon Air Ambulance £100.00. Also possible sound system at the village hall for future Apple Fest events. Pressing programme general use of the press Hired out 15 times this year, with the public pressing popular in the attended venues. Bottle washer and bottle filler – not hired so much. Web site – M Grimshaw has handed over the position to B Slaughter. Membership and Courses 30 new members, with renewals now due from the original memberships: £5.00 for two years. Membership is increasing and with members joining from further afield. 85 members in total. Courses have proved very popular; however, not profit-making. Excellent instruction received from the tutor. Treasurer’s Report See attached list for full detailed analysis of the year’s accounting. Election of Committee – Brian Lamb – Chair Richard Peden – Vice Chair and Chair-Elect William Spearing – Treasurer Bev Slaughter – Marketing and Web site Frances Gorringe – Meetings Secretary Patrick Waterfield – Membership Secretary Steve Rickhards – Apple Fest Treasurer Others: Ann Crozier and Tim Peden Wassailing 7th Januarry 2012 at 6.30pm Dartmoor Border Morris Men booked. Meeting prior to the wassailing event on 2nd January 2012, 8pm at the Plough Bere Ferrers.
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