Friends of Ruskin Park

Chair  Veronica Hardstaff - 64 Linaker Road, Sheffield S6 (Tel. 233 5414)

Secretary  Barbara Waterhouse - 106 Cromwell Street, Walkley, Sheffield S6 (Tel. 233 9805)

Minutes of the meeting of the Friends of Ruskin Park, held on 22nd July.

Present :  Councillor Veronica Hardstaff (Chair), Barbara Waterhouse, Louise Gower, Keith Gower, Richard Saunders (Park Rangers), Jillian Missen (SCC), Damien Johnson

1)       Minutes of the meeting held 7th  
These were agreed as a correct record.

2)       Matters arising
None.

3)       Fun Day
The Fun Day finances have been sorted out and the risk assessments sent to St. John’s Ambulance Society.

4)       Business plan
Chris Birks was on holiday on July 19th, so it was not possible to meet with him then. His office suggested that we contact Cheryl Roberts, who was happy to help but unable to attend this meeting. A separate meeting needs to be arranged.                                    Action:

5)       Lottery bid
Damien Johnson attended to discuss the lease we require for the bid. He provided a list of questions                                                                                         Action: BW

One question that needs to be answered is the length of lease required. This may well be 10 years or longer. KG will check this.                                                                        Action: KG

It was agreed that the officers of the group and the members of the committee would complete the lease agreement. It will also be necessary to establish what section 106 money will be allocated to the scheme.

It is possible that planning permission may be required for the space net, owing to its height..

6)       Date and time of next meeting
To be arranged.