Attendance. The Rector and 46 parishioners attended the meeting with 16 apologies for absence
Election of Churchwardens. Mr. G Lambert and Mr. V Paget having indicated their willingness to stand for re-election,
and there being no other nominations, both were re-elected for the coming year. The Rector expressed his appreciation for all
their support and hard work over the past year.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting.The Minutes of the Meeting of 11th April 2005 having been distributed and no
amendments raised Mr Hebditch proposed seconded by Mrs Stansbury, that they be approved and signed as a true record-Carried
Unanimously
Presentation of the Electoral RollMrs Clayton-Paine reported that as required by the regulations, the annual updating of
the Electoral Roll was completed prior to the meeting and there has been an overall increase of 15 members to 156, of which 88 are
resident in the parish and 68 are non-resident. The Rector commented that although the Parish Shares are no longer based on
Electoral Roll numbers, nevertheless they are very important as an indication of the rise or fall in Church numbers in the diocese
and nationally.
Presentation of the Inventory & Log BooksMr Lambert reported that the Inventory, which lists the material possessions, has
been checked and updated as have the Log Books for both Churches which record the Repairs & Renewals, Maintenance, and other
relevant details carried out during the year. They are available for inspection at the meeting.
Presentation of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2005
Total Incoming Resources including Legacies, Donations and Fundraising of £11,055, amounted to £73,436 compared to £61,765
in 2004
Total resources Used of which the Parish Share increased by £8,809 to £44,044. Were £70,402 compared to £70,591 in 2004.
The Share increase was offset by savings achieved by the work of the Resources Group in the construction of the Disabled Toilet
and other maintenance/repair & renewal work being achieved at considerably less than market cost. Overall, the Incoming Resources
exceeded the Resources used by £3,718 compared to the deficit of £8,604 in 2004. Mrs Lambert then proposed, seconded by Mrs Wise
that the Financial Statements be adopted by the meeting. Carried Unanimously.
Annual Election of Lay Members of the PCC Nominations having been received, Mr Clayton-Paine proposed seconded by Miss G
Taylor, the following twelve members be elected to serve. Messrs R Hebditch, R Huntington, D Hyatt, G Jarvis, C Stansbury, E
Stevenson, D Warner, C Watson. Mesdames V Hebditch, J Jarvis, J Paget, P Wood. Carried Unanimously The Rector
expressed his gratitude to Mesdames K Hancock, F Lane, M Moyse and Mr W Tomkins, who were standing-down, for their participation
and commitment over the years as members.
Election of Sides Persons Mr Paget stated that the following have indicated their willingness to serve:
All Saints Mrs A Los, Miss J Taylor, Mr F Sizer
St Mark's 8.00 amMr G Jarvis, Mrs J Jarvis, Mr A Stavert
St Mark's 9.45amMesdames M Anderson, B Bailey, P Bailey, A Brimblecombe, M Brookes, D Bundle, S Dyster, K Hancock, G
Jellis, D Lambert, MU members J Paget, B Raymond, M Stansbury, Stepping Stones, J Toms, P Wood.
There being no other nominations, Mr Lambert proposed, seconded Mrs Waugh, that the above be elected to serve. Carried
Unanimously
Presentation of the Annual Report 2004The Rector opened his address by expressing his gratitude, and that of all
church members, that so much has been undertaken and achieved during the year in God's service and for one another. He briefly
outlined some of the many and varied aspects recorded in the Report which have resulted from the contributions of many individuals
and groups pulling together in faith and fellowship.
With regard to the re-ordering of the Nave and Sanctuary at St Mark's he has been heartened by the tolerant and positive response
of the congregations and the general acceptance that the changes 'better support our purpose as a worshipping community and to
extend God's gracious invitation to others'
During the coming year the PCC plan to investigate the replacement of the carpet, the improvement of the lighting, re-decoration,
and possibly upgrading the sound system at St Marks. A small group will consider the format and arrangements for celebrating the
50th anniversary of the establishment of St. Marks in 2007.
In concluding the meeting Mr Paget on behalf of all church members, warmly thanked the Rector and Mrs Castleton for all their
spiritual guidance, teaching and leadership throughout the year.