Minutes of the meeting held at the Hall on 1st May 1968

Written by Mrs J Lewis.

Members present

Mrs J Lewis, Mr D Williams, Mr F Banfield, Mr J Harris, Mrs G Bibby, Mrs L Saunders, Mr J Evans.

First to be discussed were the windows to be puttied in the hall. Mr J Harris and Mr F Banfield volunteered to do this job.

The Youth Club hasn't yet repaired the guard for the hall fire but Mr J Evans has offered to take it to be repaired and the Youth Club will pay the bill.

Prop by Mr J Harris

Sec by Mr F Banfield. That some form of other heating stove is purchased for the hall. The best sort of stove decided by the committee was the Tortoise.

It was also decide that Bingo on Monday night will be called on to start at 8-8.15pm sharp.

Applications none.

There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.50pm

Signed by Mr F Richards.

Minutes of the meeting held at the Hall 5th June 1968.

Written by Mrs J Lewis.

Members present.

L Saunders, B Lloyd, F Richards, D Williams A Samuel, Mrs M Reeks, Mrs Calder, Mrs Reeks, J Evans, J Harris, Mrs J Lewis.

Prop by Mr D Williams

Sec by Mrs L Saunders that a Tortoise stove is purchased for the Hall.

The village has been entered for the Best Kept Village comps. The section entered will be from Sunnybank to Castell y Bwch.

The Chairman stated that the Magor & St Mellons council would help us out with money when we have raised enough to put our deposit on a new Hall.

No applications.

There being no other business the meeting was declared closed

Signed by Mr F W Richards.

3rd July 1968.As the Fete was the main topic-No Village Hall business was discussed.

I wrote this little piece. ( Ed.)

(I have nearly come to the end of the Hall's first minute's book and before tackling the big book I will enter the remainder of the Fete minute book because after this the Hall and the Fete minutes were entered in one book D.W.)

Minutes of the meeting held at the Hall 4 September 1968.

Written by D Williams

Present Mr F Richards, Mrs L Saunders, Mrs N Lloyd, J Evans, A Samuel, D Williams, F Banfield.

The meeting opened with a discussion about the Best Kept Village competition. Mr F Banfield stated that it was a waste of time to enter, and that the hedges were not trimmed in time this year.

Prop by Mr D Williams

Sec by Mr J Harris. That we enter the village again in the competition so that the village will be kept clean.

Prop by Mr J Evans

Sec by Mr F Banfield. That a letter to be sent to the Henllys Parish Council regarding the hedge facing Sunnybank, going from Ysgybor Newydd to Park Close, to be cut.

Prop by Mr A Samuel

Sec by Mrs N Lloyd. That we pull down the fence between Springfield and the Hall. To be replaced with oak posts rylock and barbed wire. Material to be purchased by Mr A Samuel.

Prop by A Samuel

Sec by J Harris to hold a Poultry Whist on 21st November

120 tickets to be printed.

It was decided to have a Xmas Draw. 600 books to be printed and the prizes as follows: -

1st Bottle of whisky. 2nd sherry. 3rd basket of fruit. Various other prizes. All prizes to be donated. If none received the Hall would buy them.

The Whist Drive should be advertised in the Argus. Whist prizes to be decided next meeting. Tortoise stove has been purchased and arrangement has been made for volunteers to fix it.

Suggested by Mr F Banfield that the Youth Club should start again and Mr R Jude to be approached and see if he would look after the youth again.

Prop by Mr F Banfield

Sec by Mr J Evans that the Hall purchased 32 canvas chairs @ 2/6 each.

Application none.

Meeting closed at 9.30pm

Signed by D Williams.

Hall meting 2 October 1968.

Written by D Williams.

Present. Mrs L Saunders, Mrs G Bibby, Mrs Calder, F Banfield, M Robbins, D Williams.

D Williams took the chair.

Chairman talked about the reply from the Clerk of the Council regarding the Best Kept Village and cutting of the hedge opposite Sunnybank.

Whist Drive prizes to be discussed at the next meting.

Mr R Jude to be seen regarding the Youth Club.

Mr F Banfield suggested buying bingo balls for £4 .17. 6d

Prop by Mr M Robbins

Sec by Mrs L Saunders. That a wedding gift to be purchased for Mr J Williams for his good work on the Tote

Prop by Mr F Banfield

Sec by Mr M Robbins. That Mrs N Lloyd purchased the present on behalf of the Hall.

Old age Pensioners and Widows Concert to be discussed at the next meeting

Application-Nov 28th -Conservatives Whist Drive

Signed by D Williams.