Bury Parish Church

Saint Mary the Virgin

The PCC and Committees

 

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) currently has a membership of 34.  The PCC will meet on approximately six occasions each year, with the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) taking place every April.  The Chairman of the PCC is the Rector, with John Allen holding the position of Vice Chairman.  Reporting to the PCC are five committees; Fabric, Finance & Stewardship, Worship, Publicity and Events.  The following act as Chairs of these committees:

Fabric                                 Diana Hampson

Finance & Stewardship        John Ankers

Worship                              The Rector

Publicity                             John Uden

Events                               No Chair Appointed - run by committee

This page will provide regular updates on PCC and Committee meetings.  We hope you find it informative and that it gives you an insight into the work that the PCC and Committee members undertake. Minutes/points of interest will appear on this page; when available.

Minutes from the Fabric Committee Meeting - Monday 11th January 2010

 

 

 

Action

1.

The meeting opened with a prayer

 

 

 

 

2.

Apologies for absence: Hilary

 

 

 

 

3.

Minutes of the last meeting: These were agreed and noted

 

 

 

 

4.

Matters arising:

  • Flagstones around Church – following the last PCC meeting the Rector has agreed to contact Councillor Walker to see if a meeting can be arranged with the relevant people from the Council
  • Memorial stone – the work has been completed
  • Vestry doorbell - ongoing
  • Church WC radiators – both the Gents and Ladies radiators may need replacing
  • Smartwater – work completed
  • Church House baby changing table – the table has been purchased and now need fixing
  • Marque of excellence plaque – this is to be mounted above the umbrella stand at the entrance into Church. Michael O’ Malley will prepare an oak mount for it.
  • Stonework inspection – this has been deferred for a week because of the weather conditions and will now take place on Tuesday 19th January

 

 

Rector

 

 

 

ED

 

ED

 

 

OT

 

KS

 

 

 

 

5

Church House works: most of the work has now been completed with just the cupboard doors to be painted and the extractor fan to be repaired.

 

OT

 

6.

Bell Tower emergency access:  John Sykes will contact the ambulance service to discuss emergency evacuation procedures.

 

JS

 

7.

Floor Cleaning in the House on the Rock: concern has been expressed about the cleanliness of the floors in the House on the Rock. Recent weather conditions have exacerbated the problem with salt and grit being walked into that area. The general feeling is that the floor and the WCs should probably be cleaned more regularly and this could be a legitimate cost in running the HOTR. This should be brought to the attention of the HOTR Management Group.

 

 

 

 

DH

8.

South Nave Parapet Gutter – a high level area on the south side of church is showing signs of efflorescence caused by penetrating water. The 2001 Quinquennial report suggests that the lead flashing may be deteriorating but the more recent report is silent on this. An enquiry should be made to the Architect; querying this.

The water ingress could also be caused by the poor pointing on the parapet wall. It was agreed that a quote should be obtained to repoint the parapet wall.

 

 

 

DLH

 

 

KS

 

9.

Correspondence: none

 

 

10.

Any other business:

  • The Publicity Group has asked for signage indicating disabled access into Church and also for a sign indicating no access into the body of the Church from the House on the Rock when a service is in progress. Also whether the donations box could be made more obvious. Superior Signs to be contacted.
  • Kay Room Floor – it may be possible to make an insurance claim for damage to the Kay Room floor. Ken Bowden is to inspect and report back
  • Cleaning materials cupboard – this is now kept locked and a set of keys are kept at the House on the Rock.
  • Emergency escape – a discussion took place about how people would be evacuated from Church in the event of a fire or power failure. It was agreed that a working group should get together to put together an action plan

 

 

 

KS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DH

14.

Date of next meeting Thursday 11th March 2010