Friends of Ruskin Park

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

Secretary Max Telfer – 167, Walkley Crescent Road, Walkley, Sheffield S6 (Tel. 234 1576)

Web site: http://www.ruskinpark.org.uk

Minutes of the meeting of the Friends of Ruskin Park, held on Thursday, 12^th September, 2002

Present : Councillor Veronica Hardstaff (Chair); Rosemary Telfer;  Councillor Diane Leek;   Fraser McDermott (Ranger); Chris Ireland (Treasurer); Brenda Wren;  Sarah Watson (Consultant)

Apologies :   Ian and Deb Loasby; Vikki Priestley; Sue Ireland; Max Telfer; Pat and Alan Garner

1. Minutes of the previous meeting and matters arising

1.1.  Item 1.6. should have read “£8,000” not “£800”

1.2.      Veronica has tried to meet with Denise Barker and has talked to Gillian Missen.       

2. Consultant’s report

The draft report was discussed in detail and it was agreed that it was an excellent report and should be accepted, subject to one or two minor alterations :

• Upperthorpe Middle School is now known as Daniel Hill.
• More emphasis should be made on the consultation which FORP undertook in 2000
• MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) to be spelled out

The final copy would be completed and delivered by the next week @ 1 copy on colour and one in black and white.

Sarah confirmed that another invoice was on its way. It was agreed that Sarah should be paid for the extra time she had put in and was asked to send in an invoice for this. The meeting warmly thanked Sarah for her work.

3. Funding

3.1. Rosemary reported on the meeting she, Sarah and Fraser had held with the Community Chest/SRB officers at NUCA. After some discussion, Veronica offered to complete the Community Chest application forms by the Monday deadline. It was agreed that the application would be made for 2 posts, with the intention of applying for further funding to continue them, if necessary. The bid will include a note that the consultant’s report is to follow.

It was felt that support from Parks and Open Spaces was vital. Fraser agreed to contact Dave Bradley, Lucy Heath/Dave Cooper urgently and ring Veronica with dates they would be free to meet with FORP.

4. Any other business

4.1. Veronica circulated correspondence from Sheffield Community Transport

4.2. Diane has been contacted by Andrew Cannon, who would like to display posters of local birds on the park notice board. It was agreed that Diane would ask him to send the photos to Veronica.

4.3. Chris reported that we have received a certificate of merit from Street Force, commending us for helping to improve Sheffield’s environment.

4.4. Rosemary asked for photos for Ian Loasby, for inclusion on the web site. Veronica, Sarah and Diane to send some on.

4.5. Chris is to apply on our behalf to Street Force for 350 daffodils, 500 crocuses and 500 snowdrops. It was agreed that FORP would arrange planting, in conjunction with St Mary’s School.

4.6. Chris has collated a list of volunteers and their input for Sean at NUCA.

4.7. Sarah has a good deal of material left from her work, including the model of the park. Rosemary agreed to store this.

4.8. Sarah reported back from the street condition survey and circulated the letter.

5.         Date and time of next meeting

Tuesday, 22^nd October, 7.30 p.m. in the Thackeray Room at St Mary’s School. This will be our AGM, at which the consultant’s final report will be presented. Rosemary to notify members. Veronica to book a room at St Mary’s School and inform Rosemary, so that a poster can be made and distributed to local venues.