MINUTES OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING on Monday January 12th 2026 at 2.30pm at the club.
Present: L.Collier,.,(President in the Chair), M. Adams, Chrissie Bryant, ,D.Johnson, D.Peakall,M.Rolls. B.Smart M.Smart,K.Whatling,W.Ainsworth.
Apologies.., Y.Greenwood.
In Memory. Sue Holt.
The minutes of the meeting held on Monday 1st December having been circulated were accepted as a true record
Proposed by C.Bryant seconded by D.Johnson.
Matters Arising. Confirmed Mike Smart will enter National and County Competitions on the websites.
It was agreed that Bills from our suppliers should be reviewed to monitor our expenditure.
Secretaries Report. Nothing to report.
Treasurers Report.
Income Expenditure
1100 Sponsors 1402 Trophy Engraving
392 Charity 374 Green Maintenance
209 Short Mat 180 Cleaning
125 Subscriptions 135 Waste
44 Function Cost
40 Kitchen
61 Misc
1825 2236
Balance B/fwd 12126
- 1825
- 2236
Balance C/Fwd 11,715
Flexible Deposit A/C
Balance B/Fwd 16,140.19
- Interest 7.69
Balance C/Fwd 16,147.88
Fixed Rate Deposit A/C Maturing End Of January 2026 @ 2.65% £10,000
Total Cash Book = £37,863
I suggest we take the profit from the Fixed Deposit (£265) and set up a similar account for one year subject to rates applying at time.of maturity.
“The current account is very strong at present but we should not switch cash from the current account to a Flexible Deposit.”
Discuss Agreed to follow the same format as last year.
Mike will pursue likely sponsors for 2026
Fixture Secretary report.
Fixtures are complete and Lorna is putting the Fixture Diary together.
I have added up our fixtures and find in total there are no less than 155.
Here is a breakdown.
You will see that the Men will only play 5 Friendlies out of least 84 matches during the season- Ladies a few more at 8.
I am pleased that we will play 9 Tourist games this year – all but the Notts County match is a mixed game.
I see the Ladies are ‘getting serious’ this year with 8 practice afternoons!
Ken is working on an availability system for online use.
SUMMARY Matches – 2026
Ladies Practice Flowers Friendly League
56 total 8 14 8 26
Men Cup/Comp County Friendly Pioneers Originals
84 total 9 34 5 17 19
Mixed Friendly Tourist
15 total 6 9
155 total
Mens’ Section Report Match against Taunton Vivery was enjoyed despite the loss.Woodspring League is going well.
Ladies Captain Report. Ladies programme is being sorted.
Estate Report. A sample board for around the green will be tested. The hedge is being cut by B.Bennett &Co.
Social.
Bob Kibble has agreed to organise a quiz in Late February.
Chrissie asked for permission to organise for next year a Christmas Pantomime on Sat.12th December.All agreed.
Welfare. Tony Atkinson has unfortunately had a stroke we wish him well.
Annual dinner 16th October 2026. After some adverse comments Lew Collier is looking at other venues,Winscombe Cricket Club being a strong contender.
Correspondence.
AOB.
Ken reported that the New Articles of Association for the new Company were being looked at and membership categories would be part of the change.Mike Rolls asked whether short mat membership and Social could be included under one umbrella.
Chris Bryant will attend the next meeting to outline ideas for recruitment.
Chriisie Bryant to proceed with producing the Mentoring Booklet.Any bowling kit required should be placed with Chrissie by early Februsry.
Wilf reported that Mavis Adams and Angela had donated £100 to The Air Ambulance Charity from card sales and general donations from both.
It was agreed that Wilf should obtain 2 new Indoor Short Mat jacks.
Honours boards and in the process of being updated.
Lew Collier raised the subject of installing a camera to cover the carpark area following some trespassing events. Dave Johnson agreed to investigate and report back for the next meeting.
Date and time of next committee meeting:- Monday February 16th at 2.30pm 2026.
The meeting closed at 4.00 pm.
Signed …………. …………President Date …………………………