Memorial Association for Newlyn Fishermen

1. Attenders: Douglas Williams (chair) Frank Granger, Tony Woodhams, Shirley Stevenson, Peter Burton, Janet Madron, Malcolm Pilcher, Michael Johnson, Tom Leaper, David Whitehead (DWh), Ruth Simpson and Julyan Drew (Minutes).

2. Apologies: Andrew Wheeler, Linda Hitchcox,

3. Fish Auction: DW reported that AW had been in touch with merchants. Arrangements proceeding

4. DW congratulated Janet Madron on the award to her of the RNLI Gold Badge

5. Art Auction: organised by VAN for 27/5 at St Peter’s Hall. Work on show from 10am. Auction at 3pm. Able bodied help needed from 8am. TW to provide Stewards Badges from Fish Festival Cttee. Some up-front funding needed – to be discussed at next meeting. TW suggested Gabriella could put details on website; JD to send. Action: JD

6. Boxing Day Event: Thanks to expressed to SS for this; raised £510.49 after expenses.

7. Funds: SS reported total £14,678 (inc £1k PzTC)

8. Feasibility:

a. TW reported MJ, TL, FG met with Pete Verran and Arthur Roberts and viewed proposed site. Proposed budget given to AR and PV; they were pleased with figures. Price may be an incentive for PDC to support. Jo Howard, PDC, looking for funders. MJ to be speaking also to Charlotte Chadwick. TW suggested PDC may challenge Defra opinion providing it is about sea defence and not memorial. MP to approach Jim McKenna with ward colleagues on this. Defra would need to see that £42k cost would protect property to greater value, such property being Gallery and housing. MP to approach PV and AR with view to making this case. Action: MP

b. MP that the idea of using stone from “causeway” in memorial / sea defence be made public. MJ to take idea of using this stone to Charlotte Chadwick and Jo Howard re possibility of levering in Heritage Funds. Action: MJ

c. MJ had written letters of thanks as agreed at last meeting.

d. P Verran had said project would need planning approval eventually. TW suggested needed for fall back option. TL advised Pete and Arthur would clarify ownership of the two car parking spaces below the “banjo.” PDC could supply seating near the memorial.

e. TL to ask Margaret Perry and Jan Ruhrmund if any information known on “causeway”. Action:TL

9. Chamber of Commerce: TW reported that DW, FG and he to speak to Chamber re memorial

10. Future Events:

a. Old Time Music Hall. St Peter’s Hall. Friday 10 March. 7.30pm

b. Concert: Holman Climax April 16th St John’s Hall (Easter Sunday). Irene Bailey had given one of Chairman’s bookings so no rental to pay. RS suggested DW speak to Mayor re possible use of Parlour for guests, visiting mayors etc.

c. Cornish Evening: to be arranged, some entertainers had expressed interest

11. Hon Sec: DW reported he had a possible Hon Sec in the wings.

12. Charity Status: PB presented report. A number of issues raised. Need to define Fishermen as including women. DWh: perhaps Fisherfolk? Would there be an annual event of commemoration perhaps? Need to include Isles of Scilly. Who would be Trustees, how many and terms of appointment? Information may be found on website: www.charity-commission.gov.uk See Model GD2. DWh suggested possibility of including disbursement of excess funds to those in need within fishing community. JD asked about focus on Newlyn and need for names at site that had been raised at public meeting and elsewhere. TL suggested that there could be a large plaque on which names could be inscribed. Otherwise plaques could be of uniform size and design RS suggested need for further consultation on this and whole project design.

13. AOB:

a. JM wondered if Sandy Cove would be available for SS and S parking July 14-16? TW thought work on pontoons should be over by then. He would check with Edward Iliffe re MDL end and quarry, which might be another option. Action TW SS advised they had fields in Paul Lane if necessary.

b. Seafood Cornwall organising fishermen’s rugby match for funds.

c. TL asked how public being updated. Newlyn News article due out soon; new Noticeboards available.

14. Date of Next Meeting: 3 March 2006 NPHC Boardroom, 2pm