The Yateley Society

THE YATELEY SOCIETY

AGENDA for Meeting 17th January 1995

1. Apologies for absence

2. Minutes of the meeting held on Sth November 1994

3. Matters arising

4. Subcommittees a. Planning b. Programme c. Publications

5. Date of next meeting

6. Any other business. •-—

THE YATELEY SOCIETY MINUTES OF THE 120th EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 17 JANUARY 1995 at 30 CONNAUGHT WAY

Present: D. Lister T. Hocking C. Seymour R. Maryan G. Hoare E. Damson M. Mann

1. APOLOGIES FOR AB5ENCE ACTION

None.

2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 8th NOVEMBER 199*»

Agreed as a true record.

3. MATTER5 ARISING

3.1 The need for clarification of accounting policies uas discussed and DL will contact the Treasurer. DL

3.2 Simmonds Grave. No further progress made. We are still waiting for Ron Pattendon to submit an estimate for the work. k. SUB COMMITTEES

*+.1 Planning.

Broome Close. This will be discussed by YTC at their next meeting. The Settlement Boundary needs to be defined to exclude this area. Fox Farm. No firm details have been received by YTC yet but Surveyors have been spotted in this area. Will be discussed when more details are known. Cobbetts Lane. ED distributed the closing submission from Robin Purchase. k.2 Programme

No programme meeting has been held, so programme as before. k.~5 Publications

The first issue of the revised format of the newsletter has been issued and has been well received. Mr. Spencer, the printer, would be asked if he could reproduce the AGM documents. DL

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MINUTES OF 120th EXECUTIVE MEETING Continued.

5. ANY OTHER BU5INE55

5.1 Insurance cover for age group 12-17 years. CS to ring DH to find out if this age group is covered by insurance, and if not then to ask him to get a quote from the insurance company used by the YS. Under 12 years old should be accompanied by an adult. CS

5.2 Resolutions for AGM. ED produced three Resolutions to be submitted to the AGM, namely:

"Location of Yateley War Memorial" "Housing Development and the Hart Local Plan" "Underpinning The Forest of Eversley Trust".

Richard Field to be asked to propose the first. Stephanie Butcher to be asked to propose the second. Mike Mann will propose the third.

6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Thursday •g 1995 at 30 Connaught Close.

Distribution:

Carolyn Seymour, Edward Dauson, Richard Field, Joy Savastano, Mike Mann, Roy Maryon, Geoff Hoare, David Lister, Tony Hocking

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AGENDA for Meeting 2nd March 1995

1. Apologies for Absence

2. Minutes of meeting held on 17th January 1995

3. Matters Arising 3.i Insurance cover for 12-17 age group k. Subcommittees

k.i Planning it.ii Programme ^.iiiPublicatiDns

5. May Fayre i. Pitch and tent hire ii. Items for sale iii. Volunteers

6. AGM. Matters arising i. Resolutions ii. Richard Johnston's fourth Resolution

7. Any other business i. Yateley Area Volunteer Care Group AGM at Hedgecroft on 29.3.95 at 8.00pm. Does anyone uant to attend? ii. Donation to Fleet Pond Society

8. Date of next meeting

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\ THE YATELEY SOCIETY MINUTES OF THE 121st EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 2 MARCH 1995 at 3D CONNAUGHT WAY

Present: D. Lister E. Dawson (part time) T. Hocking S. Butcher C. Seymour C. Webster

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE ACTION

Irene Draper, David Healey.

2. MINUTE5 OF THE MEETING HELD ON 17th JANUARY 1995 o Agreed as a true record.

3. MATTERS ARISING

3.1 Insurance Cover for 12-17 years age group. Agreed to pay the fee. CS to telephone DH to query difference between fee paid of £151 and fee listed on insurance documents of £50 per annum. CS

3.2 Simmonds Grave. This has been inspected by TH and Ron Pattenden uho confirmed that they will require a lot of work, but could be refurbished skimming the algae etc. off the surface but uill need twelve new finials. He also confirmed that the job is too big for him and will have to be passed on to someone else. The approximate cost of replacement in oak would be £1,000 excluding lettering, with materials casting approximately £400. SB suggested we approach local timber merchants for sponsorship. This was generally C agreed to be a good idea. If any of the committee should visit a timber merchant, then they would bring up with question of sponsorship.

SUBCOMMITTEES

4.1 Planning

A list of 40 potential building sites has been discussed at a meeting called by the Cobbetts Lane Action Group (CLAG). Representatives from civic societies, parish councils and other interested parties attended to form a pressure group. The following sites were put forward to go into the local plan review for public consultation to provide the required 900 houses in the Hart District area to the year 2001.

Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Church Crookham 400 houses Uakeford Copse, Church Crookham 150 houses Queens Road, North Warnborough 50 houses Dilly Lane, Hartley Uintney 150 houses East Halt Lane, Hook 200 houses

The fallowing sites, all put forward by a Hartley Uintney Councillor were thought by the pressure group to be unnecessary and unsuitable.

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k. 5UBC0MMITTEE5 cont.

k.l Planning Cont

Clarks Farm, Yateley Fox Farm, Yateley East of Hitches Lane, Fleet Lower Sandhurst Road Railroad Heath is progressing and may start in the next IB months.

The Hook LJoods appeal has been published. The site is not in the local plan and therefore should not be developed.

k.Z Programme

The Fleet Pond talk by Colin Grey was very successful but the new Green Room is considered too small for meetings. It uas proposed and agreed that future meetings are held in Cl.^t. This has been booked for the next four talks.

k.3 Publications

A History of Yateley, by Stilwell. It uas voted unanimously tD republish 500 copies of this. TH would contact DH for funds.

5. MAY FAYRE

The cost this year is £25 per pitch. The YS has three pitches to accommodate their tent. Cost £75.00 The tent is thought to cost £50. Items for sale will be publications, cakes, preserves plus whatever else is donated. Volunteers will be requested via the newsletter. / ^ The subject of the Display is Cobbetts Lane. How the fight was fought.

6. AGM

6.1 Resolutions. ED to send CS a list of addressees for the Nominations agreed at the AGM.

^ Richard Johnston's additional resolution is to be amended and sent off by ED.

7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

7.1 There is a meeting of Yateley Common Management Committee at 7.00pm on 29th March 1995. 7.2 Donation to Fleet Pond Society. A donation uas agreed of £25 to be paid to the Fleet Pond Society in gratitude for the talk given by Colin Grey.

8. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Wednesday 12th April at 8.00pmat 3D Connaught Drive (mainly to discuss May Fayre).

Distribution: D. Lister, E. Dauson, C. Seymour, T. Hocking, R. Maryon, I Draper, S. Butcher, C. Webster, C. Halvey, R. Field \ L ... J •A 1

THE YATELEY SOCIETY AGENDA far Meeting 12th April 1995

1. Apologies far Absence

2. Minutes of the meeting held on 2nd March 1995

3. Matters Arising

k. Subcommittees k.l Planning k.Z Programme k.7> Publications

5. MAY FAYRE

6. Sidney Loader's 90th birthday 15th April 1995

7. Any other business

8. Date of next meeting THE YATELEY SOCIETY MINUTES OF THE 122nd EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 12th APRIL 1995 at 30 CONNAUGHT WAY

Present: C. Seymour C. Webster T. Hocking I. Draper D. Lister S. Butcher

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE ACTION

D. Healey, E. Dauson

2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 2nd MARCH 1995

Agreed as a true record. This was proposed by S. Butcher and seconded by D. Lister and agreed unanimously.

3. MATTERS ARISING

3.1 Simmonds Grave. A quote has been received in the sum of £750 for renovation of the woodwork, excluding lettering. As donations for this work have been received and accepted, the Executive Committee of the YS urgently need to authorise work of some sort on the graves. D. Lister proposed that the quotation for £750 be accepted with the following conditions:

a. No money to be paid, in advance. b. A written quotation to be received before work commences. c. Payment by instalments if required.

The above proposals were seconded by C. Seymour and agreed unanimously.

<+. SUB-COMMITTEES

*+.l Planning. Fox Farm. A planning application has been submitted. Will be discussed when E. Dawson is in attendance as he will know all the details.

U.2 Publications. The following publications were suggested for sale at the May Fayre.

a. Tree walk Through the Conservation Area. The Town Council are very keen to have this re-published. b. Village Names. This could easily be reproduced.

5. MAY FAYRE

The Executive Committee expressed extreme annoyance at the interference by some members of the Yateley Society not on the Executive Committee regarding a decision to re-publish Sidney Loader's History of Yateley. The Executive Committee had already voted to re-publish this and allocate funds for this purpose. This will not now go ahead because some members of the YS have decided to withdraw their support from the Yateley Society if this J J 1

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mo. 122 - 2 - 12th April 1995

5. MAY FAYRE cont. ACTION

book is re-published. To be discussed at next meeting.

Preparations for the May Fayre are uell under way. Three pitches, as usual have been booked and arrangements made for the marquee to be collected. The general request for help has been published. Sales will be dealt uith by Stephanie Pattenden, Irene Draper and Elizabeth Tipton.

6. SIDNEY LOADER'S 90TH BIRTHDAY

The Committee decided to commemorate this by presenting Sidney uith s shrub or small tree for his garden. A standard rose was suggested. CS

7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

7.1 Conservation Areas Monitoring Group. Stephanie Butcher will attend in Richard Johnston's place.

8. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Thursday 25th May 1995 at BARCLAY HOUSE, VICARAGE ROAD

Distribution: D. Lister, R. Maryon, R. Field, S. Butcher, C. Seymour, T. Hocking, E. Dawson, I. Draper, C. UJebster, D. Healey

MEMBERSHIP USTi AMENDMENT DflTE0 ]st APRIL ]^fi

ADD 1 r r .*.• "Irs Thriftswocd, Crirvjt L'i'1 S7S326 76 Bartons Driv& Lsafv 0a>: Farm, Ob^.-'-r^'- • ^--»-. -'/ Kuiinc Close Gan & Mrs Gordon S73S00 Owioan, Crickat Hill Lane 372283 25 Tudor Dnve 8763i7 Laroe 1' Hiif ie?.d 18 Dond Croft. Coach House, Old School ; .^r>" 5 Priors Lans 870826 Hr,i Mrs Medlev 33 Hiif ieid Mr.i Mrs -ayne 378539 '' Tudor Drivt 87io•2 Woodpeckers, Cricket Hip ^^s. Statler 877043 2 Laurel Cottaqs, Cricket HiM L»ne 860286 Mr,* Mrs Ualler 60 ftshfield Green Miss Wynn 13 Wevbridqe ^e DELETE Hr,& Mrs Bu^.len 78 Hilltop view «**. Oavis Rangers House, Cricket Hill Lane ¥*• r S W»a • f ii ,-. r-. - ,- tiro Cottage, Little Viqo ^ Yew Tree Cottages, -ry's Lane Hr,& Mrs Shinwell !arns, Little Vi r igo ^ 5, Simons br&enyabr& y Cottage, Old School Lane Rev Z< Mrs Uilson the Vicsrage, 39 Reading Road ** • • -1

THE YATELEY SOCIETY AGENDA for Meeting 25th May 1995 at BARCLAY HOUSE

1. Apologies for Absence

2. Minutes of meeting held on 12th April 1995

3. Matters Arising

k. Subcommittees k.l Planning k.Z Programme 4.3 Publications

5. May Fayre - results

6. Distribution of YS material currently held at Barclay House

7. Any other business

8. Date of next meeting

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THE YATELEY SOCIETY MINUTES OF THE 123rd EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 25th MAY 1995 at BARCLAY HOUSE

Present: Irene Draper Edward Dawson (part time) David Healey Colin Webster Carolyn Seymour Tany Hocking David Lister Ted Brooks

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Stephanie Butcher C MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 12th APRIL 1995

Item k.Za. Tree Walk Through the Conservation Area. The Town Council in conjunction uiith the YS are keen to publish a series of leaflets.

Item 5. May Fayre. Amend item to read:

The Executive Committee expressed annoyance at the opposition by some members of the YS not on the EC regarding a decision to re-publish Sidney Loader's History of Yateley. The EC had already voted to re-publish this and allocate funds for this purpose. This wiull not now to ahead because some members of the YS have decided to withdraw their support from the YS if this book is republished. It was suggested that Ted Brooks be co-opted on to the Committee to help with the situation. To be discussed c at the next meeting. The minutes were then agreed as a true record.

3. MATTER5 ARI5ING

i. Simmonds Grave. The grave has now been dismantled. Work is being carried out by Gayle Pattenden for Mike Smythe Workshops at IMateley Scures and is progressing well. It will take approximately three weeks to complete. Payment will be made when the grave is re-assembled. The YS has received an anonymous donation of £100 to go towards this work, making the total amount donated £130. The work will cost £705, and is not subject to VAT. Ted Brooks suggested that it would be easier to have the sign writing carried out before the grave is re-assembled. D. Lister to take this matter up with Gayle Pattenden. Edward Dawson suggested that the YS could apply to the Town Council for a grant of 50% towards the cost of the lettering. He will approach the TC on the YSs behalf. "\ 1

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k. SUB-CDMMITTEES

k.l Planning. FDX Farm. The TC have refused this planning application listing 25 points for refusal. A letter of objection has been written by Colin Uebster and signed by David Lister on the YSs behalf.

There will be a meeting on 15th June at 7.00pm in room A18 at the Yateley Centre to discuss the Yateley Town Centre Plan chaired by Louise Birch.

Stephanie Butcher has attended the Conservation Area Monitoring Group meeting and Blakes Pond in Firgrove Road was thought to be a suitable area for work to be carried out.

Forest of Eversley. It was suggested that this be an Agenda item at every meeting. Edward Dawson had been to a meeting of the Ampfield Countryside Heritage Area, north of Romsey, which is similar to the Forest of Eversley. They do a lot of practical work G including hurdle making. They have suggested that we exchange visits between the Forest of Eversley and Ampfield Countryside Heritage area to compare each other's work. To be discussed at next meeting.

Bob Savage is trying to get funding for the Forest of Eversley, Forest of Dean and for Ampfield Countryside Heritage Area.

k.2 Programme. IMo programme meeting has been held so no changes to the listed programme.

h."b Publications. IMorma Dowling put in a tremendous amount of work so that a tree leaflet would be published in time for the May Fayre. The village names leaflet was not published as it was thought to be too small on its own to be worthwhile, but this could be combined with another small publication at a later date.

A small report was published by Richard Johnston on Car Ownership in Yateley. It was felt that this had not received the publicity C it deserved. DL to write to Sandra Marshall who is the reporter for Yateley on the local paper to publicise this. DL

Yateley Through Six Centuries, Elizabeth Tipton is dealing with getting this republished.

Richard Johnston has a vast amount of information on disc. DL will ask him if he will release some of this for publication. DL

MAY FAYRE

A profit of approximately £30 was made. The YS achieved sales of £237.72 with expenses amounting to approximately £208.

DISTRIBUTION OF YS MATERIAL HELD AT BARCLAY HOUSE

David Lister kindly offered the loft room at his surgery for major storage of YS items. The smaller items were distributed among the committee satisfactorily.

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7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS 7.1 As David Healey will be moving from the area shortly, a short discussion was held on who could be the new Treasurer. Colin Medley will be asked if he would be willing to be Treasurer. 7.2 We have received a leaflet advertising a tour of churches in North East Hants. CS to pass this on to Geoff Hoare. CS 7.3 A letter has been received from Agnes Stevenson who was an early member of the Society. She is now leaving the area and has written in to thank all members of the Society for their work. 1.k Tree Warden Scheme. Irene Draper will be responsible for a small area but needs volounteers for other areas in Yateley.

G 8. DATE DF NEXT MEETING 6th July 1995 at Barclay House

Distribution: D. Lister, R. Maryon, R. Field, S. Butcher, C. Seymour, T. Hocking, E. Dawson, I. Draper, C. Webster, D. Healey.

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THE WELSH DRIVE - PROPOSED TEMPORARY DIVERSION In September 1993 Hampshire County Council made orders for the temporary diversion of the Welsh Drive (Bridleway 11) in Eversley between Coopers Hill and the Yateley boundary and the temporary closure of Footpath 13 which branches off it and leads to Castle Bottom, both for a period of 8 years. The applicants were Redland Aggregates and the grounds for the orders were to enable gravel to be extracted. I submitted an objection on behalf of the Yateley Society, and Eversley Parish Council also objected. The Society argued that the orders were unnecessary since much of the gravel extraction had already been completed and Redlands had so far worked round the Welsh Drive, leaving it intact. We also claimed that the planning permission, which extended only until 1998, could not justify a diversion for 8 years. We said that in view of the historic (\ importance of the Welsh Drive any diversion which proved to be necessary should affect the minimum length for the minimum time. There was no response until 18 May 1995, when I received a letter from Redlands saying they would like a meeting to discuss the objections. Is the Executive Committee happy for me to talk to Redlands' Estates Manager on the basis of the above position? I should not make any commitments without referring back to the EC. Michael Holroyd Rights of Way Officer 25 May 1995

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THE YATELEY SOCIETY AGENDA for Meeting 6th July 1995 at BARCLAY House

1. Apologies for Absence

2. Minutes of meeting held on 25th May 1995

3. Matters Arising 3.1 Simtnonds Grave 3.2 Meu Treasurer C / 3.3 Publicity for Richard Johnston's publication on the Car and Yateley

k. Subcommittees k.l Planning k.Z Programme k.3 Publications

5. May Fayre 1995/1996

6. Forest of Eversley

7. Any other Business

( i fl. Date of next meeting

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THE YATELEY SOCIETY

A G E N D A for meeting 30th October 1995

1. Apologies for Absence

2. Minutes of the Meeting held on 18th September 1995

3. Matters Arising

Simmonds Grave "Tin Church" as YS or Forest of Eversley HQ Daphne Kirkpatrick's bequest to the YS

h. Subcommittees

^t.l Planning k.Z Programme k.3 Publications

5. Forest of Eversley

6. AGM February 1996

7. May Fayre 1996

8. Any other business

9. Date of next meeting 1

THE YATELEY SOCIETY MINUTES DF THE 125th EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 18th SEPTEMBER 1995 AT BARCLAY HOUSE

Present: David Lister Ted Brooks Tony Hocking Irene Draper Colin Webster David Healey Edward Dawsan Stephanie Butcher Carolyn Seymour

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

None

2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD OIM 6th JULY 1995

2.1 Item No. 8.*+ should read "(environmental witness for Charles Church)" not ADT.

2.2 New Treasurer. It was proposed by David Lister and seconded by Carolyn Seymour that Peter Tipton be co-opted on to the Committee immediately to effect a gradual handover from David Healey.

The minutes were agreed as a true record.

3. MATTERS ARISING

3.1 Bob Hobbs has reconsidered and decided he will not be the new Treasurer.

Distribution of YS material. Valerie Kerslake has all the 3.2 post cards. David Lister has the remainder of the material at his Monteagle surgery.

C Simmonds Grave. The Finance Committee of Yateley Town Council 3.3 have contributed £575, which is half of the estimated cost of the refurbishment work. The YS are most grateful to YTC for their support. CS to acknowledge receipt. CS

It was decided after a brief discussion that the YS should consider other projects which YTC may contribute towards. To be discussed further at next meeting.

Richard Johnston has responded to "ftggs environmental witness who has demanded an apology. It is unlikely that any legal action by them will now be taken.

3.5 It was decided to present Geoff Hoare with a gift costing approximately £30 in recognition for his sterling work as membership secretary. DL to contact Maisie Haare regarding a DL suitable book. ~1

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3. MATTERS ARISING cont

3.6 Forest of Eversley. Trevor Badley is the new CHAPD. He is going to put together at Millenium bid for national lottery money for project work for the Forest of Eversley.

3.7 YS newsletter - Executive Committee Meeting minutes extracts. Edward Dawson asked that some of the abbreviated comments may be misconstrued and more background information should be given to the items discussed if a minutes comment is to be published.

k. SUBCOMMITTEES

U.I Planning. Peter Tipton has written a very long and detailed letter to David Lister mainly concerning Common Rights and Daphne Kirkpatrick's house and meadows; and Common Rights and their general erosion in Yateley. Daphne Kirkpatrick 0 wishe^yto leave the whole of her property to the Yateley Society [ , if their constitution allows this and can be received as a charitable bequest. This is an extremely complicated issue and *t*the YS is not able or willing to have the bequest then she totip&.yta leave it to David Fuller who has promised to carry out her^wishes as to the maintenance and upkeep of the meadows.

County Structure Plan. This will be published on 2nd October and any comments have to be in by 10th November with no lee-way for late comments. This will then be amended with final approval in 1996.

U.2 Programme. A meeting has been arranged to discuss the programme on 25th September at Tony Hocking's house.

<+.3 Publications. The Tree Leaflet is\selling well.

C 5. FOREST OF EV/ERSLEY. Edward Dawson gave a talk to of Bare ^ociety which was well received by them.

The "tin church" at Darby Green may be able to be leased from Hampshire County Council as Forest of Eversley or YS or both headquarters. DL to contact Adrian Collett. To be discussed at next meeting. DL

6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

6.1 Mike Mann to be)ca-optsCr-BW the Executive Committee, «3- "*

7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Monday 30th October at 8.00pm at Barclay House

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THE YATELEY SOCIETY MINUTES OF THE 124th EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 6th JULY 1995 AT BARCLAY HOUSE

Present: David Lister Chairman Edward Dawson David Healey Treasurer Tony Hocking Vice Chairman Ted Brooks & Secretary

1. Apologies for Absence

Irene Draper, Carolyn Seymour, Geoff Hoare.

2. Minutes of the Meeting held on 25th May 1995

2.1 Item 4.1, last paragraph. Amend 'Forest of Dean' to 'Forest of Bere'.

2.2 Item 4.3, penultimate paragraph. Add action on Irene Draper to discuss the progress of'Yateley Through 6 Centuries' with Elizabeth Tipton.

The minutes, as amended, were agreed to be a true record.

3. Matters Arising

3.1 Simmonds Graves

i) Tony Hocking had received verbal quotations for painting and lettering from Mr Jim Smythe, these ranged from £1252 for straightforward painting and lettering to £3485 for carving the lettering in addition to painting. The use of wood preservative had been ruled out as an option because the woodwork varied in colour and was obviously patched.

C ii) Ted Brooks suggested that at least one competing estimate was required, especially if a Yateley Town Council grant was to be requested. Edward Dawson said that only then could he discharge his action to apply for such a grant. David Lister will approach a sign-writer he knows for an estimate. DL

Edward Dawson pointed out that there was a YTC Finance Committee meeting in about 10 days, the estimate was needed by then.

David Healey pointed out that the Society could not, on its own, afford the prices quoted. He could not support expenditure exceeding £1000.

iii) Tony Hocking will provide a copy of the inscriptions and sketch of the grave marker to David Lister. TH

3.2 New Treasurer

David Lister had approached Bob Hobbs, who had agreed to consider taking the post. David Healey was willing to discuss the details of the job with Bob Hobbs when asked.

\ New Membership Secretary.

i) Geoff Hoare had formally stated that he would be giving up the post on 30th September 1995.

ii) David Lister had approached Graham Brown who had agreed to take on the post.

iii) It was agreed that Geoff Hoare's long service (13 years) should be marked by the presentation of a suitable gift.

3.4 Distribution of YS Material Held at Barclay House.

David Lister confirmed his intention to transfer the material to Monteagle Surgery. DL

4. Sub-Committees

4.1 Planning.

i) Fox Farm. The application was expected to be rejected by Hart DC on the basis of the 25 objections raised by YTC. An appeal was anticipated.

ii) HDC Local Plan Review. Edward Dawson explained that this Plan (covering up to 2006 while Local Structure Plans only go up to 2001) showed little impact on Yateley as yet. This could change however once the developers had sight of it and submitted their comments.

iii) An application for 5 houses in a garden between Dungells Lane and Hangerfield Close had been reported. There was a suspicion that the garden o may harbour badgers. iv) Hampshire County Structure Plan. The draft of the plan which goes up to 2011 was expected to be issued in October for public consultation. It appeared that the majority of the proposed development was in distant areas such as Andover, Waterlooville, etc with little mention of Hart. However, a firm of consultants was assessing the viability of the Plan, if they objected to it attention could once again fall on Hart.

Another possible development was at Micheldever, probably not on the large scale proposed by Eagle Star.

4.2 Programme.

i) The Programme had not changed, but a meeting would be called in the next month or two.

ii) The Summer Social appeared to have gone well. The switch from a barbecue to a cold buffet had been well received, and the lack of smoke and 1

smells was appreciated by many, particularly the hosts Valerie and David Kerslake.

A profit to the Society of £67-86 had been made, in spite of reducing the entry price from £3-50 to £2-50.

Tony Hocking had prepared a list of'Thoughts' on the social. In this he suggested that the level of the profit was too high considering the exceptional generosity of the members in donating puddings and raffle prizes and in buying raffle tickets; some changes were proposed which would reduce members' outlay.

The Treasurer stated that the raffle was too uncertain to rely on and that he recommended a profit level aimed at £20 ignoring the raffle. This meant no change to the current procedure, which was generally agreed. The need to o encourage raffle prizes other than bottles was agreed. iii) The Committee expressed their thanks to Mary and Tony Hocking for organising and running the event.

5. May Fayre

i) The subject for the 1996 exhibition was discussed. The idea of sets of photographs of interesting features in Yateley, as suggested by Carolyn Seymour, was adopted, with the possible addition of a few boards covering other topics thought to be relevant in 1996.

ii) Tony Hocking will publicise the need for photographs in the next Newsletter. TH

6. Publications

C 6.1 Yateley Through 6 Centuries. Irene Draper had been told by Elizabeth Tipton that the book needed retyping onto computer disc for reformatting into a more compact form.

6.2 The Stillwell History. Tony Hocking had been told that several years of work were needed to research all the topics.

Ted brooks suggested that May Fayre 1997 might be a good aiming date for republication. He will discuss this with the Tiptons. TB

6.3 David Healey suggested that an 'Evolution of Yateley' using statistics such as those produced by Richard Johnston and including projections into the future would be a topic for publication.

6.4 Richard Johnston's Car Ownership Paper. Tony Hocking to talk to the Tiptons re action needed to publish it in a more attractive format. TH 7. Forest of Eversley

7.1 Charitable status is still outstanding.

7.2 Hampshire CC have appointed a Countryside Heritage Area Project Officer for the F of E and for the Forest of Bere. This is an encouraging sign that financial support for the F of E is increasing.

7.3 The new CHAPO will be 'meeting people1 at Philip Todd's house on the 13th July. Edward Dawson will inform David Ashworth and Tony Hocking will inform Mike Mann. ED/TH

Ted Brooks stated that the subject of grazing on the common should be raised at the meeting.

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8.1 Other Organisations.

i) A membership card received from the Ramblers association will be offered to Michael Holroyd. DH

ii) The CPRE membership is due for renewal, this was approved.

8.2 Blackwater Valley News. Copies received to be offered to the library. TH

8.3 Edward Dawson again pointed out how go-ahead and active the Ampfield CHA was, and that we should try to copy them.

8.4 It was reported that Richard Johnston had received a letter from the solicitor of r Mr John Kelsey (environmental witness for ADT) demanding an apology for questioning Mr Kelsey's qualifications. The possibility of the Society becoming involved in legal action was noted. The nature of Richard's response has yet to be decided; he will be urged to take a conciliatory line. ED

9 Date of Next Meeting

8-00pm, Monday 18th September, at Barclay House.

A J F Hocking 7 July 1995

Distribution: D Lister, R Field, S Butcher, C Seymour, T Hocking, E Dawson, DHealey, I Draper, C Webster, T Brooks. THE YATELEY SOCIETY MINUTES OF THE 126th EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 30th OCTOBER 1995 AT BARCLAY HOUSE

Present: David Lister Chairman Edward Dawson President Peter Tipton Treasurer Irene Draper David Healey Outgoing Treasurer Colin Webster Graham Brown Membership Sec'y Ted Brooks Tony Hocking Vice Chairman & Sec'y

1. Apologies for Absence Carolyn Seymour.

2. Membership Secretary Graham Brown was welcomed to the Committee, having taken over the post of Membership Secretary.

3. Minutes of the Meeting held on 18th September 1995

C.I Item 3.4. Delete "..ADT's..", insert "..Charles Church's..". 3.2 Item 4.1. Line 5. Amend "..wishes." to "..wished..". Line 8. Amend "..if." to "..as..". Line 9. Delete "..hopes to..", insert "..will.." . 3.3 Item 4.3. Amend to read: "... is not selling well.". 3.4 Item 5. Delete ".. Forest of Bere society..", insert "..the Odiham Society..". 3.5 Item 6.1. Amend to read: "Mike Mann to be asked to accept co-option to the Executive Committee, and to act as the Yateley Society representative on the Yateley Common Management Committee. 3.6 The minutes, as amended, were agreed to be a true record.

4. Matters Arising

4.1 Simmonds Graves

i) The work was almost complete and the grave marker would be ready for collection from the sign writer on November 20th 95. It will be reinstalled by Mike Smythe. ii) Irene Draper proposed that a suitable ceremony be held. Edward Dawson said that the local press had be forewarned of the imminent reinstallation. David Lister will arrange a date convenient to Mike Smythe, in consultation with the vicar. Action: Chairman iii) The Yateley Town Council grant had been received. iv) The application for a Hart DC grant had yet to be submitted. Edward Dawson stated that the Director of Finance of Hart DC should be approached for an application form. This would then be submitted to the Chief Executive. A supporting letter from Yateley Town Council could probably be obtained. David Lister will progress the application. Action: Chairman

4.2 Action by Charles Church's Environmental Witness.

Peter Tipton advised that nothing further had occurred, however there was still a threat of an action against Richard Johnston and possibly against the Society. Richard's response to Charles Church's solicitor had been vetted by several members and also by a solicitor.

4.3 Daphne Kirkpatrick's Property.

It was confirmed that there was no intention to bequeath property to the Society. There was however 1

a belief that David Fuller would either transfer the property to the Society, or set up a charitable trust for the property thereby recovering the anticipated death duties.

5. Accounts.

5.1 David Healey presented the completed accounts for Society FY 1994/95.

i) Income. Income from subscriptions and from publications was up on the previous year. The postcards in particular had sold well, with stocks now reduced to £500 worth, ii) Expenditure. Expenditure on newsletters had risen sharply as a result of the new publication process. The Conservation Fund was now exhausted as a result of the greatly increased activity during the year. The Cobbetts Lane campaign had entailed very large expenditure and was the major contributor to a loss of £1181 over the year. It was noted that the first phase of the Simmonds Graves work had been paid for (£707) and was taken account of in FY 1994/95. The remainder of the work would be paid for in FY 1995/96 (approximately £500). David Healey was requested to make this clear in the supporting notes to the accounts. Action: David Healey iii) The item "AGM" in the accounts will be relabelled "AGM and Annual Report" to more accurately reflect its content, iv) Colin Webster asked how the Campaign Fund would be built up again. This will be achieved by siphoning off part of the anticipated financial gains in future years, v) Ted Brooks proposed the adoption of the accounts subject to the two textual amendments requested. This was seconded by Irene Draper and carried unanimously, vi) The accounts will now be forwarded to the auditor. Action: David Healey

5.3 Peter Tipton proposed a vote of thanks to David Healey for his service as treasurer. This was seconded by David Lister and carried by acclaim. Edward Dawson suggested that a gift should be found for David Healey, and also for Diana Healey who had hosted a very large number of meetings. This was agreed.

5.4 David Lister commented that he had a continuing action to arrange a gift for Geoff Hoare. Action: Chairman /* Sub-Committees

6.1 Planning, i) Structure Plan Review Meeting, October 27th. This meeting had been worthwhile. The Society concerns over the structure Plan had been aired. Peter Tipton reported that the Planning Sub-Committee members had made individual comments, these would be collated at a meeting on November 7th so that the result could be submitted by November 10th, the closing day. ii) Proposal for the head of the Royal Oak Valley (Police station, etc.) Responses were needed by 15th November, iii) Blackbushe Metals Consultative Committee. Richard Johnston had attended a recent meeting and would report on 7th November. The main problems were noise and fumes from the works, and dumping of oils, etc, by people taking vehicles to the works. Richard appeared willing to become the regular Society representative. Ted Brooks proposed that Richard be appointed, this was seconded by Edward Dawson and carried, iv) David Lister had attended a Blackbushe Airport Consultative Committee meeting. The proposed review of permitted types of aircraft under the Section 52 agreement was worrying. Some BACC members seemed ill informed on aircraft matters. Colin Webster agreed to research the appropriate rules and regulations. Action: Colin Webster

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.2 Programme. i) The Programme Sub-Committee had met and arranged the programme up to mid February 96. This was published in the last Stop Press, ii) The AGM date had been set and advertised as 15th February. This was acceptable to the Executive Committee, iii) A Christmas Social was planned for December 14th.

6.3 Publications. i) History Data Base David Lister commented that while good it was incomplete. Peter Tipton explained that the database could never be finisheda s time marches steadily on. The aim was to record everything possible on disc and to let the Hampshire Records Office have the paper records. Edward Dawson asked for a simple contents list in paper form, to indicate what was available. Peter Tipton agreed that this was feasible and he would arrange for a list to be published. Action: Peter Tipton The contents list will appear in the newsletter. Action: Tony Hocking ii) Postcards. All postcards had been transferred from Valerie Kerslake to Monteagle Surgery. Valerie wished to give up distributing postcards, iii) General. Peter Tipton commented that there was no point in producing items that did not sell. David Lister will approach Stephanie Butcher concerning setting up regular publications activities. Action: Chairman

7. The Tin Church.

7.1 The Building. Following the suggestion that the church could be used as a museum David Lister had visited it and found it open and vandalised. At YTC's suggestion Dave Brampton had been contracted to board up the doors and windows. He, being a Lion, had suggested making renovation of the building a Lions' project.

7.2 Listing. Peter Tipton had suggested Spot-Listing the church (date 1912). Hart DC showed interest in the building and might give a grant if it became Listed. An approach to Hampshire CC by Adrian Collett had produced no assistance towards Listing. It was suggested that the Society apply for Listing on historical grounds. A grant from Hart DC could be applied for because the church is in a conservation area. It was noted that only the owners, the Church Commissioners, could receive such a grant. Edward Dawson advised the Society to proceed on its own. Peter Tipton agreed, and pointed out that historical research was needed to justify any work, listing and application for grants.

7.3 Possible Uses Already Proposed. i) By the Society - as a museum and meeting place, ii) By the Rangers - as a Yateley Common Interpretation Centre, iii) By the Forest of Eversley Trust - as an Interpretation Centre, iv) By the Town Council - for leisure purposes.

7.4 Further Action David Lister will encourage Dave Brampton to start a Lions' project and to protect the building from more vandalism. The need for adequate security measures was highlighted. Action: Chairman

8. Forest of Everslev > • • -i

(. 1 Charitable status is expected in the new year.

8.2 The Trust had commented on the "Holiday Village" suggestion, the Hampshire Structure Plan Review and the Hawkers Lodge Inquiry.

9. May Fayre.

Photographs had been asked for in the Newsletter.

10. AGML

The new committee would be discussed at the next meeting.

11. Membership.

Graham Brown had taken over the membership lists from Geoff Hoare. He had yet to issue more ^ reminders. A new membership list was imminent.

12. AOB

12.1 An article on Rural Policy for the newsletter by Edward Dawson would be reviewed for political content on November 7th. Action: Peter Tipton

12.2 An article on the Society had been written by Edward Dawson for the Yateley TC Newsletter. David Lister and Tony Hocking had reviewed it and suggested that Luath Grant-Fergusson be credited with his help in founding the Society. Peter Tipton suggested that the Society once again put a leaflet into the local 'welcome wagon'.

12. The History Group had met with other local History Groups and they were looking for a joint project.

12.4 Irene Draper announced that there will be a Tree Walk on Sunday 25 November as part of National Tree Week. The party will leave Barclays Bank at 2:30pm and follow the Walk in the Conservation Area'.

\l.5 The need to convene a Tree Warden meeting in Yateley will be discussed at the next meeting.

13. Date of Next Meeting

8-OOpm, Monday 4th December, at 30 Connaught Close.

A J F Hocking 6 November 1995

Distribution: D Lister, P Tipton, R Field, S Butcher, C Seymour, A Hocking, E Dawson, DHealey, I Draper, C Webster, E Brooks, G Brown. 1

Mr.& Mrs. Ashworth Thriftswood, Cricket Hi 11,Yateley,

Mr, Baker. 16 Hangerfield Close,Yateley,

Mr . Beere. U'icksfield, 3 Hilfield,Yateley,

Mr. Behan. Whi tf ields Farmhouse, Hunger ford Lane,

Mr.& Mrs. Bradford 25 Firglen Drive,Yateley

Mr,& Mrs. Brooks 14. To ipudd 1 e Way, Ya t-e 1 ey

Mr & Mrs. Brown. Hartford House,Vicarage Lane,Yateley,

C Mr.& Mrs. Buck 24 Lawford Crescent,Yateley Mr. Buncs, Bayley's, Cricket Hill Lane, Yateley . 87OICJI

Ms. Butcher 29 To 1 puddle Way,Yateley,

Mr. Butler, 1 Kelsey Grove, Yateley ,

Ms. Carpenter. 76 Bartons Drive,Yateley,

Mr.& Mrs. Carter 9 Lucas Close,Yateley. 87^327

Mr.& Mrs. Cary West Wing, Yateley Grange,Potley Hill Road, C Mr.& Mrs. Chapman. Chatters, Reading Road,Darby Qreen,

Mrs. Chappe11 6 Wiliowford,Yateley.

Mr.& Mrs. Charters 68 Aylesham Way .Yateley.

Mrs. Chugg. 4-6 Lymington Avenue, Yateley,

Mr & Mrs. Clint. 10 Elm Bank,Yateley, 8

Mr.& Mrs. Colbert, 11 A Round Close, Yateley, i87otf73

Mr.& Mrs. Collett, 47,Globe Farm Lane,Darby Green, Yateley, MP.& Mrs. Coltart 6 Moulsham Lane,Yateley.

Mr. Combes. 6 Alder Grove,Yateley,

Mr.& Mrs. Craighill. Leafy Oak Farm. Cobbetts Lane,Yateley, 84odB3

Miss. De Vos, 3O Partridge Avenue,Yateley,

Mrs. Dodd Moulsham House,Moulsham Green, 671 a 13

Mr.& Mrs. Dow1 ing Brook field House,Firgrove Road,

Mrs. Draper 22 Lawford Crescent,Yateley 87 e> 4.70

Mrs. Duckett 13, Bridge Walk,Yateley,

Mr. Durdle. 22 Tolpuddle Way,Yateley,

Mr,& Mrs. Edwards Deron, Old Welniore,Yateley.

Mr.& Mrs. Edwards. 27 Round Close,Yateley, 873 a O Mrs. Farndon 1, Oaklands .Yateley. Mr.& Mrs. Faulkner 11 Holbeche Close,Yateley,

Mr.& Mrs. Field. Close Cottage,Old School Lane,Yateley, 87£23*5

Mr. Fleuty, 50, Mistletoe Road,Yateley.

Mrs. Ford 26 Wistaria Lane,Yateley.

Mr & Mrs. Ford. Chandlers House, Chandlers LaneYateley, ;Gi73lf!S|

Dr.& Mrs. France Handford Hi 11,Handford Lane,Yateley 67&223 3t Rev.& Mrs.Fuller. ^7 f Eversiey Rectory,Eversley 7BX23T7

J Mrs. Garret 25 Robinsgrove Crescent.Yateley.

Mr.& Mrs. Glover 9 Stookes Way,Yateley.

Sen & Mrs.Gordon, Owlpen, Cricket Hill Lane,Yateley,

Mr.& Mrs. Gow. 25 Tudor Or ive, Yateley,

Dr,& Mrs. Guest Gatekeepers,Beaver Lane,Yateley

Mrs. Harris. 30 Partridge Avenue,Yateley,

Mr. Harverson. 6, Anson Close, Wheat ley, "S3 ifS G The. Headteacher Yateley School, School Lane,Yateley

Mr.& Mrs. Healey Barclay House,Vicarage Road,

Mr.a Mrs. Heckscher. 3 Crondall End,Yateley.

Mr. Herman, Ivy Cottage, Cricket Hi 11, Yateley,

Mr. Hide 20, School Lane,Yateley.

Mr.& Mrs. Hoare 1, Blakes Ride,Yateley.

Mr.& Mrs. Hocking 30, Connaught Close,Yateley

Mr.a Mrs. Holroyd Firgrove Farre Cottage,Firgrove Road,

Mr. Holroyd Firgrove Farm Cottage,Firgrove Road,

Mr.& Mrs. Hughes Heathfield,Blackwater Flats, 8?a 13

Mrs. Imeson, 7 Kevins Dr ive, Yateley, 'Mr.& Mrs. Jenkins 20, Wistaria Lane,Yateley.

Mr.& Mrs. Johnson. 2 Heathwood Close,Yateley,

Dr. Johnston 4, Dungells Lane,Yateley. 7

Mrs. Keegan. Robins Srove Park, The Link,Yateley,

Mr.& Mrs. Keywor th 9, Coppice Gardens,Yateley,

Mr,& Mrs. King. 16, Handford Lane,Yateley. C Miss. Kirkpatrick Moorside, Cricket Hi 11,Yateley. ©731^3 Mr.fc Mrs. Knight. 4 Lucas Close,Yateley,

Miss. Kulbicki. Solo 1, Yateley Industries,Yateley,

Gen.& Mrs.Lapper Holsnhush, Old School Lane,Yateley,

Ms. Large. U Hi 1 field,Yateley,

Mr.S Mrs. Lark in. 18 Pond Croft,Yateley, 87338a

Mr.& Mrs. Lee. 'Sinoa' Old Welmore,Yateley,

Dr.& Mrs. Lister. Ho11ywe11, Copes Lane,B ramshill.

Mrs. Mains, Coach House, Old School Lane,Yateley,

Mr,& Mrs. Mann 14, Hilfield,Yateley. 8777*fl

Mr.& Mrs. Marsden, 6 Priors Lane,Darby Green,

Mr.& Mrs. Maryon 128, Manor Park Drive,Yateley.

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Mr.& Mrs. McQuire, Heatherdene,Cricket Hill Lane,Yateley,

Mrs. MeIlwaine 2, Firglen Drive,Yateley. 7*768

Mr.& Mrs. Medley, 33 Hilfieid,Yateley,

Rev.& Mrs.Mi 11s 21 Mill Lane,Yateley.

Mr. Mitchell. 36, Mistletoe Road,Yateley.

Mrs, O'Brien, 52, Sandhurst Lane,Darby Green. Yateley,

Mr. Palmer. 5, Lawford Crescent,Yateley,

Mr.& Mrs. Pattenden 26, Home Park Road,Yateley.

Mr.& Mrs. Payne. 1 Tudor Drive,Yateley,

Mrs. Peterson 5,Mi 11 Lane,Yateley.

Mr.& Mrs. Phe1ps-Jones. 27 Walnut Close,Yateley,

Mrs. Powel1 57, Bartons Drive,Yateley,

Mr. Pr ice 6, Mistletoe Road,Yateley, e.74 i4o

C Mr.& Mrs. Reed. Oakdale House, Chandlers Lane,Yateley. 870713 Mrs. Robbins 47,Wordsworth Avenue,Yateley,

Mrs. Rose 23, Firglen Drive,Yateley.

Mr. Russe11 Shane Cottage,Vicarage Road,

Mrs. Ryan. 33 Ives Close,Yateley,

Mr.& Mrs. Seagrave. Woodpeckers,Cricket Hill Lane,Yateley,

Mr.& Mrs. Seyraour. 7 Wren Close,Yateley.

J Mr.& Mrs. Shawe. 1, Southwark Close,Yateley.

Mr.& Mrs. Siggery, 29 Dickens Way,Yateley,

Mr,& Mrs. Spencer 10 Dumas Close,Yateley. 870^5

Mrs. Statler 2 Laurel Cottage,Cricket Hill Lane, Yateley,8&c£S

Mrs. Taylor Aviary House, The Street,Eversley.

Mr.& Mrs. Tipton Monteagle House,Monteagle Lane, C. f Mr. Todd. Dressors, The Street,Eversley, 73253 7

Mr.& Mrs. Toll it Horseshoe House, 42, Hilfield,Yateley,

Mrs. Vote. I, Canberra Close,Yateley

Mr.& Mrs. Waller 50 Ashfield Green,Yateley,

Mr. Ward IS, Jesse Close,Yateley.

Mrs. Watts, 52 Partridge Avenue,Yateley,

Mr.& Mrs. Webster. 18 Catesby Gardens,Yateley,

Mr.& Mrs. Whitaker II, Harpton Close,Yateley.

Mr.& Mrs. Wilson 3, Dungells Farm Close,Yateley.

Miss. Wynn. 19 Weybridge Mead,Yateley,

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THE YATELEY SOCIETY MINUTES OF THE 127th EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 4th DECEMBER 1995 AT 30 CONNAUGHT CLOSE

Present: David Lister Chairman Edward Dawson President Irene Draper Graham Brown Membership Sec'y Stephanie Butcher Tony Hocking Vice Chairman & Secretary of the Meeting

1. Apologies for Absence Peter Tipton, Colin Webster, Carolyn Seymour.

2. Society Secretary It was announced that Carolyn Seymour had resigned as Secretary for domestic reasons. The post of secretary will be advertised in the Newsletter, and then more widely if no one is found. Action: Tony Hocking 3. Minutes of the 126th Meeting held on 30th October 1995 The minutes were accepted, as written, as a true record.

4. Matters Arising (* 1 Simmonds Graves The restoration work was complete and the grave marker was in David Lister's possession. Reinstatement would now be supervised by Gail Pattenden. A suitable date would be agreed with her and with the vicar, possibly in the spring. Action: Chairman The Chairman had incurred a bill for £528, this would be reimbursed by the Society; meanwhile the Chairman had a continuing action to apply for a grant from Hart DC. Continuing Action: Chairman

4.2 Gifts for Retiring Officers Irene Draper had purchased an archaeology book for Geoff Hoare. this will be presented at the Christmas Social. It was agreed that David Healey would be presented with a bottle of whisky, and there would be a box of chocolates for Diana Healey. Edward Dawson would purchase a suitable brand of whisky. [Post Meeting Note: Action taken over by Tony Hocking] Irene Draper would ascertain the Healeys' moving date. Action: Irene Draper [Post Meeting Note: The Healeys move on January 6th 1996, they will attend the Christmas Social] 4.3 Daphne Kirkpatrick's Property. It was announced that Daphne Kirkpatrick had died on December 2nd. There was no further information on the disposal of her property, this would have to wait until probate had been granted. Edward Dawson would assemble some facts for an appreciation of Daphne to be put in the Newsletter. Action: Edward Dawson/Tony Hocking

4.4 Blackbushe Airport Consultative Committee Colin Webster had reported that 5 specific types of aircraft were banned from the airfield. As yet he had not found any weight limit specified, but he was pursuing the matter further. The size of the airfield and its limited facilities would in any case exclude many aircraft. Edward Dawson commented that he had some relevant information. Continuing Action: Colin Webster

4.5 Contents of the History Database Richard Johnston had provided both high level and detailed contents lists for the Newsletter.

4.6 Publications Sub-Committee Stephanie Butcher was too busy to organise the sub-committee, other people would be approached in the hope that the publications and postcards could be handled by the same person. Action: Chairman

J (.7 The Tin Church This was in temporary limbo while the ownership was clarified. It was believed that a commercial undertaking was interested in buying the building.

4.8 Article on Rural Policy The article was agreed to be non-political and it had been printed in the newsletter.

5. Sub-Committees

5.1 Planning. i) Fox Farm/Cobbetts Lane. Peter Tipton had advised updating the 10 year old plant and invertebrate surveys on the Common to assist in fighting these and other recurring planning applications. This strategy was agreed, but a suggestion that the planning process could be delayed while surveys took place was thought unlikely. Edward Dawson advised co-operation with English Nature and the Hampshire Wildlife Trust as an inexpensive route to getting the surveys done. ii) Planning Proposals. David Lister will ask Colin Medley if he is willing to examine future proposals at Hart DC offices. Action: Chairman iii) Hampshire Structure Plan Review. A summary of the Society's submissions should be put in the Newsletter. Action: Peter Tipton/Tony Hocking ff 2 Programme. i) Tree Warden Meeting. Irene Draper proposed a meeting in early 1966 to attempt to recruit local Tree Wardens. Wardens would regularly inspect trees for disease, safety and possible threats from development, etc and would advise on possible new plantings. It was agreed that this could form a Society Talk, ideally in April, when the Tree Warden Organiser would be asked to speak to a joint meeting with the Hampshire Wildlife Trust. Irene will investigate the possibility. Action: Irene Draper ii) A Sub-Committee meeting will be called in January. Action: Tony Hocking

5.3 Publications. i) The Tiptons are requesting inputs from all Society members for an 'Anthology of Yateley1 to be assembled by May Day. Members can choose any topic they wish. The request will be circulated with the Newsletter which is imminent. ii) It was suggested that advertising could be used to defray part of the cost of the new style Newsletter. It was agreed that the format should not be changed. [Post Meeting Note: Elizabeth Tipton has suggested that cheap printing might be possible through the (V\ local school] iii) The Sandhurst & Yateley Round Table had requested a Society speaker to talk on 'Changes in Yateley in the past 25 Years' at their 25th anniversary dinner on January 23rd. Edward Dawson will speak. Action: President

6. AGM and 1996 Committee.

6.1 Officers. With the exception of the Secretary all existing officers were willing to continue in post.

6.2 Committee Members. Irene Draper agreed to continue. It was assumed that Colin Webster and Ted Brooks would also continue. David Ashworth and Rosemary Gordon were suggested as possible new members.

6.3 President & Vice Presidents. Edward Dawson volunteered to step down as President if the Committee so desired. He was persuaded that being the most obvious candidate he should continue; however because of his long service as President formal re-election at the AGM would be sought. It was proposed by Stephanie Butcher and seconded by Tony Hocking that GeofFHoare be put forward as a Vice-President as one position was now vacant, this was agreed and Geoflfwill be approached. It was assumed that Sydney Loader was willing to continue as a Vice-President.

6.4 AGM Resolutions. Suggestions for resolutions are to be passed to Edward Dawson. Action: All

6.5 Annual Report. Contributions are to be given to David Lister by 10th January. Action: All

7. Finance

7.1 Peter Tipton had expressed concern that following the heavy Cobbetts Lane Inquiry expenditure the reserves were being tapped to pay running costs and bills such as the Simmonds Graves. He suggested budgets for each activity centre as a means of ensuring economy, and a membership drive to boost income.

7.2 Budgets were thought to have a problem in that holders would tend to spend to the limit even when not strictly necessary.

7.3 Stephanie Butcher suggested something brighter than usual to attract people to join at the May Fayre. r i Graham Brown agreed that a membership drive and the sale of periodicals were legitimate activities for the May Fayre and fully supported the suggestion. David Lister suggested putting publications in local estate agents offices.

7.4 A proposal to raise subscriptions to £6 single membership and £8-50 joint membership will be put to the AGM.

8. Date of Next Meeting

8-00pm, Wednesday 24th January 1996, at 30 Connaught Close.

9. Any Other Business

9.1 Planning Publications. i) Edward Dawson will bring the government document 'Quality in Town & Country1 for discussion at the next meeting. r , ii) Edward Dawson has copies of the 'SERPLAN 1994 Regional Commentary'.

9.2 Assistance with Study. Edward Dawson had written an input to a study by Briony Oldale. He passed the requesting letter to David Lister for consideration of a Society input.

9.3 The Haven Graham Brown had received an inquiry concerning a house known as 'The Haven' in Yateley and asked for information. It was suggested that this was a former home for unmarried mothers, but nothing certain was forthcoming.

A J F Hocking 5 December 1995 Distribution: D Lister, P Tipton, S Butcher, A Hocking, E Dawson, I Draper, C Webster, E Brooks, G Brown.