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Attendance: Terry Lindsay, David McGreal, Glenda Ritchie, Julie Davidson,
John Brady, Derek Murray, Maurice Brown, Rae Campbell, Barbara Workman.

Apologies: Daphne Montgomery, Kyla Ritchie, Stephen Gordon, Carol Mitchell.

Welcome: R. Campbell opened the meeting and thanked those present for attending.

Minutes of Previous Meeting: Minutes for meeting   15th August 2005  accepted by committee.   (Pro.  G. Ritchie   Sec.  D. McGreal)

Matters Arising: 
   Ards Community Safety Project / Neighbourhood Watch Scheme
   Road Surfaces / Speeding
   Christmas Lights Competition
   Pub Quiz   (7th October 2005)
   Christmas Supper Night   (17th December 2005)
   Scaffolding - Main Street

Ards Community Safety Project / Neighbourhood Watch Scheme: M. Brown reported that ABC representative was unable to attend this meeting due to a DPP meeting on the same night.  R. Campbell commended J. Brady for his patience and the amount of time and effort he had put into this project.  She apologised for the delay in bringing it to a conclusion but reiterated the decision taken at the last meeting ‘that no further action could be taken until all the facts are known’.  With the approval of J. Brady it was agreed that NHW be taken off the agenda until ABC can provide someone to address committee.  (M. Brown to contact R. Brittain ABC)

Road Surfaces / Speeding: No report available at this meeting.  Alderman Jim Shannon to attend next meeting.

Christmas Lights Competition: R. Campbell reported that she was informed by
Mr Joseph Long that Greyabbey Orange Lodge has been running a (residents only) Christmas Lights Competition for a number of years.  Subject to agreement by the Orange Lodge, Mr Long felt that there would be no objections to GADCA running this competition in the future and that the Lodge would be happy to provide a prize for the residential lighting competition.  Committee agreed that this was a very generous gesture by Greyabbey Orange Lodge and asked R. Campbell to thank Mr. Long and the Lodge.  (GADCA will provide a prize for the Trader’s Lights Competition as previously agreed).  Committee agreed that an independent judge should be sought to choose winners from both categories.  R. Campbell will contact Ards Arts to ascertain their interest in performing this task.  It was agreed that the judging should take place the week prior to the Christmas supper Night.  Winners would then be announced at that event.
B. Workman suggested that the Christmas Hamper be used to run a Christmas Ballot.  Committee agreed to this suggestion.  (Prop.  J. Brady   Sec.  B. Workman)

Pub Quiz: Venue - The Wildfowler Inn - Friday  7th October @ 8.00 pm - Admission £2.00.  M. Brown reported that the venue was booked and that posters are ready for distribution.  R. Campbell had 100 tickets produced for the event and asked committee members to take some of these to sell to friends etc.  Event will be advertised in Greyabbey Notes and by posters throughout village and surrounding areas.  (R. Campbell agreed to a limited door to door with spare tickets).  Committee members asked to provide low-value / unwanted gifts for ballot prizes.  These can be brought along on the night or left with
M. Brown.  Item’s surplus to requirements will be held over for Tombola at Christmas Supper Night.  Committee members are asked to arrive at the event by 7.15 pm to help with setting up. 
Prizes –
Highest Score – Bottle of Spirits.   (M. Brown)
Lowest score – Box of Chocolates.   (R. Campbell)
Ballot – Variety of prizes.   (All committee members)
Committee agreed that no one should be out of pocket for items purchased for any GADCA event and that all bona fide expenses would be refunded by treasurer.  (Pro.  G. Ritchie  Sec. D. McGreal).  Please keep receipts where possible.

Christmas Supper Night: Venue - Greyabbey Village Hall - Saturday 17th December @ 7.30 pm.  Adult - £5.00 / S. Citizen - £3.00 / Child - £1.00  (Children must be accompanied by Adult).  R. Campbell confirmed that the Village hall has been booked for the event and 200 tickets would be printed in time to sell at Pub Quiz.  T. Lindsay agreed to team up with S. Gordon to organise Tombola.  J. Davidson and A. Ritchie have agreed to organise Bran tub and children’s prizes.  N. Cornick was volunteered to be Santa.  M. Brown to produce posters and flyers.  Arrangement for catering will be discussed at next meeting.

Scaffolding - Main Street: Owner of scaffolding still unknown.  R. Campbell to make further enquiries.

Youth Report: R. Campbell reported that 5 - 10 yrs group had started back and that they had 6 new members.  Member numbers are now up to 40 in this age group and the need for volunteer leaders, particularly male leaders, was now greater than ever.  C. Mitchell is currently on a leaders course and first aid course.

CPLC Report:   B. Workman reported that speeding through the village, particularly motorcycles on Sundays, had been discussed at their last meeting.  With reference to NHW, CPLC are willing to support GADCA on any decision that is made.  D. McGreal stated that he was of the opinion that grant funding was available for NHW but not for any other similar scheme.

Other Business: D. McGreal reported various areas of village looking untidy with particular emphasis on litter in or around development sites and overhanging brambles obstructing footpaths.  He also pointed out that Greyabbey has two registered blind residents who would be active walkers and in danger of being snared by brambles.  Committee agreed it was the responsibility of Roads Services to address these problems and suggested that a letter be sent to outline the concerns of GADCA.  (Pro.  D. McGreal   Sec.  B. Workman).