Guisborough Road, Great Ayton, Middlesbrough TS9 6AA Charity No. 1131499 www.christchurchgreatayton.org.uk Diocese of YORK 1 Contents A Word from the Vicar 3 The Firms - Youth Reports 25 APCM Minutes 2008 4 Bellringers 26 Churchwardens' Report 9 Men's Group 27 PCC Secretary's Report 10 Parochial Hall 28 Electoral Roll Report 11 200 Club 28 Financial Report 12 Children's Society 29 Mission & Charity Giving 2009 14 Servers 29 Sunday School 15 Marwood C of E School 30 Sunday Alternative 16 Rainbows 31 Christ Church Choir 17 Brownies 32 Youth Choir 18 Guides 33 Bible Reading Fellowship 18 1st Great Ayton Scouts 33 Bible Study Group 19 Deanery Synod Report 19 All Saints' Church 20 Financial Report Sunday Morning Coffee 20 Report of Ind. Examiner F1 Christ Church Visitors 21 Statement of Finacial Activities F2 Flower Guild 22 Balance Sheet F3 Mothers' Union 23 Notes to Financial Statement F4 Spire - the monthly mag 24 Church Hall Accounts F8 PCC as at February 2010 Ex Officio: Clergy - Revd Canon Paul Peverell, Revd Geoff Jaques & Revd Jon Dean: Readers - Margaret Lewis & Peter Titchmarsh: Churchwardens (& Deanery Synod) - Rosemary Wheway & Eric Boyce. Deanery Synod Reps: Ken Taylor, Nick Land, David Land. PCC Members: Ken Bellamy, Julie Bourke, Jean Cumbor, Doris Huddlestone, Amanda Kidd, Julie Leng, Alison Lambert, Mike Foden, Robin Harmar, John Huddlestone, Mike Nash, Eugene Pannett, Martin Simmons, Gordon Wood, 2 A Word from the Vicar Welcome to the Annual Report of Christ Church, Great Ayton for 2009. The following pages give a glimpse of the tremendous effort and energy many people put into the various activities and organisations associated with our Church which encompass all ages. As you read the various reports, many of which are now brought alive with photographs of activities and people, please say a prayer of thanks for all concerned, who by their efforts and industry and with God’s grace, help enrich the lives of so many in our Community. Our efforts have gone outside too, with special appeals for Bwindi Community Hospital in Uganda and the Diocese of Ho in Ghana. In September Children in Distress held their annual National Service of Thanksgiving here, as a way of expressing their appreciation for our support over the years. They kindly presented us with a hand made icon as a thank you. New staff have joined the team with Craig Cartwright as our new Choirmaster and Organist and Juanita Osborne as our Youth Worker. New initiatives have included the forming of the Men’s Group and our attendances continue to hold up. For our Church and all these activities to continue, we need people willing to be involved and committed. A good Church doesn’t just happen, it comes through people being willing to give their time and talents to it. That we have a good Church to be part of is thanks to many people, but as some step down and retire, we need others willing to take their places to enable things to continue. Could it be you? Our Annual Church Meeting is on Wednesday 24th March beginning at 7.30pm in the Parochial Hall. Please do come along to hear all that is going on and to give your encouragement and support. Due to the retirements of several PCC members, including Doris Huddlestone, Eugene Pannett and Mike Nash, who are stepping down after many years of dedicated service, there will be some vacancies. It would be good to see younger people willing to come forward take their place. May God continue to bless us in His service. Revd Canon Paul Peverell The Vicarage, Low Green, Great Ayton, Middlesbrough, TS9 6NN Tel 01642 722333 email [email protected] 3 The Parish of Great Ayton with Easby MINUTES of The Annual Parochial Church Meeting held on Wednesday 25th March 2009 Present (30) Canon Paul Peverell (Vicar/Chairman) Julie Bourke, Mary Boyce, Gladys Brown, Jean Cumbor, Helen Dickinson, Joan Harbottle, Amanda Kidd, Alison Lambert, Julie Leng, Margaret Lewis, Audrey Prunty, Elsa Taylor, Rosemary Wheway, Ann Whittaker, Dorothy Wood, Ken Bellamy, Eric Boyce, John James Brown, Robin Harmar, John Huddlestone, Paul Kidd, Brian Lewis, Peter Prunty, David Rowland, Martin Simmons, Ken Taylor, Peter Titchmarsh, Gordon Wood Apologies were received from: Audrey Collins, Mary de Wardt, Jo Dean, Jon Dean, John Dickinson, Dennis Herriman, Margaret Herriman, Christine Huddlestone, Doris Huddlestone, Ray Huddlestone, Maureen Hudson, Angela Jaques, Geoff Jaques, Pat Jeffries, Laura Lamb, Ben Lambert, Nick Land, Claire Lowes, Eugene Pannett, Mary Pannett, Andrew Prunty, Cath Stewart, Pauline Titchmarsh, Lynda Walker, Jonathan Winterschladen, Vivienne Winterschladen, Zuilmah Winterschladen, Meeting of Parishioners The Vicar welcomed everyone to the meeting. A hymn was sung, a scripture was read and prayers said. Election of Churchwardens Ÿ Rosemary Wheway had been nominated by Julie Bourke and seconded by Marina Charlton. Ÿ Eric Boyce had been nominated by Julie Bourke and seconded by Alison Lambert. Ÿ There were no further nominations and they were duly re- appointed for the coming year. Ÿ The Vicar expressed a very sincere thank you for all the work they had done during the year. They have done a tremendous job and are really appreciated. Annual Parochial Church Meeting Those present, who are on electoral roll, were invited to stay for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Apologies for Absence · A list of the names of people giving apologies was read out. 4 Minutes of Meeting held 10th April 2008 · The minutes of last year’s Annual Parochial Church Meeting had been circulated with the Annual Report. · The minutes were proposed by Peter Titchmarsh and seconded by Ken Taylor – all agreed. Matters Arising from the Minutes · There were no matters arising from the minutes. Special Item. · Those present watched a short video of the work of Bwindi Community Hospital in Uganda before linking up live to speak with Dr Paul Williams about his work there. A large live image was projected of Dr Williams so all could see him, and he could see us. Christ Church has supported the hospital with our Harvest Appeals since Paul and Vicky went to work there in April 2006. We heard how the work had developed enormously under Dr Williams’ leadership, and how they were ensuring it would continue once they returned home Electoral Roll Report · The Electoral Roll at the Annual Parochial Meeting in 2008 stood at 326. · It was reported that, following the revision of the roll for 2009, which closed on 1st March, the number appearing on the Roll is now 327 with 1 to be added during the year on their 16th birthday. · This is a net increase of 1 for the year and is due to 9 new applications being accepted and 8 names being removed from the list. · There are still a significant number of church members who are not on the Roll. · Applications for enrolment can be accepted after the conclusion of the Annual Meeting and throughout the year not just at the Annual Revision. Presentation of the Annual Report for 2008 · The Annual Report for 2008 has been published – all organisations have contributed and the Vicar thanked all for their contributions. · Formal adoption of the report was proposed by Gordon Wood and seconded by Rosemary Wheway. · The Annual Report is also on the church website. Financial Report & Presentation of the Audited Accounts for year ending 31st December 2008 · Mr Ken Taylor presented the audited accounts for the year ending 31st December 2008 and presented the Budget for 2009. The figures had been included in the Annual Report and Mr Taylor gave further details. · The tax recovered from gift aided money was £17,358. · The PCC is now responsible for the church hall and these figures have been included. 5 · The budget had shown income as £139,000 but actually received just over £150,000. · Figures for expenditure have varied slightly as had originally planned for a Youth Worker to be paid but she will not start until 2009/2010 financial year. Also, there has been no organist’s salary. · Major repairs were significantly in excess of the planned budget but this was due to the maintenance of the West Wall and the East Gable and the replacement of glass in the link corridor. Almost £24,000 was spent on the fabric of the building. · Overall expenditure was £148,737, which meant that income slightly exceeded expenditure. However, there was a deficit of £345 in unrestricted funds and, therefore, £42,215 is now the amount that we will hold in reserve. · The Talent Scheme : £200 was issued to the congregation – 27 functions were organised – 27 people donated instead of organising a function, £12,173 was raised plus £1071 in reclaimed tax. £13227 was the cost of the repairs. · For the 2009 Budget planned income is £140,000 with expenditure budgeted at £145,000 to include funding the Youth Worker who will start in May. Windows are to be replaced in the coffee lounge meaning that church hall reserves will fall. · Mr Taylor reminded those present not to forget to use the yellow envelopes as it is possible to claim money back from the tax man through gift aid. · Mr Taylor asked that we give regularly to help us to plan – 209 out of 327 people on electoral roll contributors regularly by envelope or standing order. · Thanks were expressed to John, Sheila, Jean and Helen for helping to keep the finances running smoothly. · The Vicar thanked Ken Taylor for all his hard work. · The finances were proposed by Ken Bellamy, seconded by Eric Boyce and all were in favour. The Vicar’s Comments · The Vicar spoke about some of the activities that had been held during the last year: · Burns Night · Auction of Surplus Christmas Gifts.