WEST FARLEIGH SPORTS CLUB CRICKET AGM
MINUTES
Tuesday 12th October 2022 at 8 o’clock in Marshall’s House, Hunt St.
1 Introduction and apologies for absence
Present: Paul Baines (PJB) Chairman, Jo Prideaux (JP) Treasurer, Ian Prideaux (IP), Terry Baines (TB), Alan Smith (AS), Bill Norman (BN), Tom McKellow (TMc), Jon Passmore (JP), Matt Davis (MD), Jamie Webb (JW), Tom Osborne (TO)
Apologies: Darren McGrath, Trevor Goldhagen, Les Watkins, Ian Pearce Vice-Chairman, David Gilliver Secretary, Jack Martin, Marius Van Der Schyff
2 Minutes of 2021 AGM were summerised by PJB – and confirmed as fair and accurate
3 Matters Arising
The purchase of the ground was discussed.
The club was informed of the agreement we have with Ian Prideaux (and his estate). It is, to précis, that he holds the legal right to the property, but the club has all the beneficial rights. IP holds the overage, which restricts him (and therefore the club) from any change of use, developments that are not sport related, for 25 years (Autumn 2046)
4. Elections of officers
The following positions below, each had only one proposer and seconder, and were all elected unopposed.
Note: TMc will ordinarily captain the 2nd XI in the foreseeable absences of JW, due to his work commitments, leaving AS to maintain his vice-captian’s role.
5 Net Sessions
It was proposed that Trevor Goldhagen should be asked to organised nets for this winter, should their be an appetite shown for them. The club proposed, that to encourage new members and encourage good practice, to cover all the cost of such nets, if they go ahead. This was agreed.
6 Spring Cleaning
Good Friday as per usual, for a thorough clean, as always it is hoped that more of the players take responsibility for taking on a fair share of all of the tasks. Further duties will take place before every home game to do all the weekly jobs that needs doing. Players are asked to be at the ground one hour before the games to “do the necessary”.
7 Grounds and Equipment
The new nets were now up and operational, and have been a great asset during the season.
Sight Screens: Thanks to IP, the club is now in possession of two new sightscreens and totally fit our requirements.
In addition, IP was again generous in supplying a new boundary rope. Thanks indeed. This ‘sets off’ the ground superbly.
The tree management programme is still in place, further management of the trees will happen during the close season.
All mowers have been serviced and are working well. The containers are showing their age. ‘Tony’s’, needs a new hinge or two, ‘our’ one is tricky to close. The FA may be able to help with supplying two more containers via a grant. PJB to pursue.
8 Fixtures
The club will compete in Divisions 3 and 7 (the bottom division) next season. The 2nd’s did come 3rd and may still be offered promoted, if so, we would accept. All our present friendlies will continue with the exception of Stone-in-Oxney which will be replaced by Linton Park.
We will compete in the National Village Cup again.
9 Players
We are losing some players, but it is agreed that we have enough for two teams. The banners we have, will be put up in the new year. Nets will help.
10 Match Tax / Club Subs
The treasurer has not asked for an increase.
The club subs to remain at £25 per annum or £2/game. Players are full voting members when they have paid one year’s subs and are up-to-date with their financial commitments to the club.
Cricket match tax remains the same. For ’40 over games’ this is at £10 per game. Teas will be charged at £3/tea
The club has 2+ card readers available for use by all sports teams.
11. Teas
The league again will allow clubs to make up their own minds whether to provide teas or not. It was asked whether we should go back to making teas again next season. It was agreed that we should.
12. AOB
12.1 An end of season social, and prize-giving is scheduled for Friday, 21st October at The Walnut Tree, East Farleigh
12.2 PJB stated that it was still the Club’s intention to put the ownership of the cricket ground into a trust. This is to ensure it remain as a cricket ground for the benefit of the Sports Club and the community.
12.3 The fine system the players put in place this season was discussed. It had many benefits; it was fun, it raised revenue to subsidise the end of season social. However, one or two thought otherwise. It was entirely up to the individual if they wanted to pay their fines or not. There would be no fine for not paying fines.
12.4 PJB stated the fencing on the North and East boundaries were in poor state and would soon need replacing.
12.5 The league’s proposal to alter the bonus points system would not be endorsed by us at their forthcoming AGM
Meeting closed at 10.15pm
MINUTES
Tuesday 12th October 2022 at 8 o’clock in Marshall’s House, Hunt St.
1 Introduction and apologies for absence
Present: Paul Baines (PJB) Chairman, Jo Prideaux (JP) Treasurer, Ian Prideaux (IP), Terry Baines (TB), Alan Smith (AS), Bill Norman (BN), Tom McKellow (TMc), Jon Passmore (JP), Matt Davis (MD), Jamie Webb (JW), Tom Osborne (TO)
Apologies: Darren McGrath, Trevor Goldhagen, Les Watkins, Ian Pearce Vice-Chairman, David Gilliver Secretary, Jack Martin, Marius Van Der Schyff
2 Minutes of 2021 AGM were summerised by PJB – and confirmed as fair and accurate
3 Matters Arising
The purchase of the ground was discussed.
The club was informed of the agreement we have with Ian Prideaux (and his estate). It is, to précis, that he holds the legal right to the property, but the club has all the beneficial rights. IP holds the overage, which restricts him (and therefore the club) from any change of use, developments that are not sport related, for 25 years (Autumn 2046)
4. Elections of officers
The following positions below, each had only one proposer and seconder, and were all elected unopposed.
- First XI Captain: Matt Davis
- First XI Vice-Captain: Jack Prideaux
- Second XI Captain: Jamie Webb (Tom McKellow)
- Second XI Vice-Captain: Alan Smith
- League Rep: Terry Baines
- Fixture Secretary: Paul Baines
- Players’ Reps: Tom Osborne and Bill Norman
- Groundsman: Tony Williams (new position)
Note: TMc will ordinarily captain the 2nd XI in the foreseeable absences of JW, due to his work commitments, leaving AS to maintain his vice-captian’s role.
5 Net Sessions
It was proposed that Trevor Goldhagen should be asked to organised nets for this winter, should their be an appetite shown for them. The club proposed, that to encourage new members and encourage good practice, to cover all the cost of such nets, if they go ahead. This was agreed.
6 Spring Cleaning
Good Friday as per usual, for a thorough clean, as always it is hoped that more of the players take responsibility for taking on a fair share of all of the tasks. Further duties will take place before every home game to do all the weekly jobs that needs doing. Players are asked to be at the ground one hour before the games to “do the necessary”.
7 Grounds and Equipment
The new nets were now up and operational, and have been a great asset during the season.
Sight Screens: Thanks to IP, the club is now in possession of two new sightscreens and totally fit our requirements.
In addition, IP was again generous in supplying a new boundary rope. Thanks indeed. This ‘sets off’ the ground superbly.
The tree management programme is still in place, further management of the trees will happen during the close season.
All mowers have been serviced and are working well. The containers are showing their age. ‘Tony’s’, needs a new hinge or two, ‘our’ one is tricky to close. The FA may be able to help with supplying two more containers via a grant. PJB to pursue.
8 Fixtures
The club will compete in Divisions 3 and 7 (the bottom division) next season. The 2nd’s did come 3rd and may still be offered promoted, if so, we would accept. All our present friendlies will continue with the exception of Stone-in-Oxney which will be replaced by Linton Park.
We will compete in the National Village Cup again.
9 Players
We are losing some players, but it is agreed that we have enough for two teams. The banners we have, will be put up in the new year. Nets will help.
10 Match Tax / Club Subs
The treasurer has not asked for an increase.
The club subs to remain at £25 per annum or £2/game. Players are full voting members when they have paid one year’s subs and are up-to-date with their financial commitments to the club.
Cricket match tax remains the same. For ’40 over games’ this is at £10 per game. Teas will be charged at £3/tea
The club has 2+ card readers available for use by all sports teams.
11. Teas
The league again will allow clubs to make up their own minds whether to provide teas or not. It was asked whether we should go back to making teas again next season. It was agreed that we should.
12. AOB
12.1 An end of season social, and prize-giving is scheduled for Friday, 21st October at The Walnut Tree, East Farleigh
12.2 PJB stated that it was still the Club’s intention to put the ownership of the cricket ground into a trust. This is to ensure it remain as a cricket ground for the benefit of the Sports Club and the community.
12.3 The fine system the players put in place this season was discussed. It had many benefits; it was fun, it raised revenue to subsidise the end of season social. However, one or two thought otherwise. It was entirely up to the individual if they wanted to pay their fines or not. There would be no fine for not paying fines.
12.4 PJB stated the fencing on the North and East boundaries were in poor state and would soon need replacing.
12.5 The league’s proposal to alter the bonus points system would not be endorsed by us at their forthcoming AGM
Meeting closed at 10.15pm
