Minutes of meeting of Hethersett and Meltons’ Sports Association (HAMSA) at Park Farm Hotel, Hethersett, July 11th, 2016
Apologies
Apologies were received from David Bills, Mel Perkins, Steve Walker and Mark Heazle.
There were 10 present - Viv Hawes (VH), Peter Hoult (PH), Peter Steward (PS), Rachel Pailes (RP), Jackie Sutton (JS), Darren, Shane Hull (SH), Maurice Durrant (MD), Helen Lawn (HL), Leslie Dale (LD).
Minutes of Previous Meeting
These had been circulated and were taken as read.
Matters Arising
None
Treasurer’s Report
SH provided an update on finances with £1,750.35 split into three sections. The main HAMSA account consists of £1,105.85, the Run the Square account £524.50 and the Digital Clock account £120. SH produced a bank statement and balance sheet to go on the association’s web site. Subscriptions are now due. PS pointed out that money is still available for set-up and equipment and LD mentioned the possibility of a new short tennis group in the Jubilee Youth Club premises.
Run the Square 2016
SH reported on another very successful event on June 26th with fine weather helping to attract 215 runners – an increase on the previous year. He thanked Crusaders Rugby Club and Hethersett Academy for providing marshals for the event, Hethersett Hawks Cycle Speedway Club for leading the event off and all the other volunteers who had made it such a success. The new parish constable, PC Andy Read, had attended along with two Special Constables. The event attracted people of all ages from three to 73 and there were also two who completed the course on crutches. There were no injuries and all runners completed the event. SH will be organising another funrun in 2017.
Applications for Grants
SH has obtained a grant of £500 from South Norfolk Council to purchase an inflatable race arch for the association. This can be used by local schools and clubs affiliated to Hethersett and the Meltons’ Sports Association. An arch will cost £550 plus VAT (i.e approx £660). It was agreed on a proposal by SH, seconded by MD that HAMSA meet the remainder of the cost. This was passed with LD abstaining.
Sports Clubs/Groups Updates and Coming Events
Hethersett Olympic Legacy Sports Complex (HOLSC)
SH updated the meeting on progress towards providing a community sports complex at Hethersett Academy, which will be run by South Norfolk Council. A number of meetings have taken place and work could start during the summer holidays with the facility up and running by September. A two way system would be put in place to allow school access to the facilities during the day and community access in evenings and weekends. MD said he was keen to know what facilities would be available and what the cost would be to local clubs
Hethersett Velo Club
There was no representation from the club.
Hethersett Croquet Club
PH reported on continued good turnouts but bad weather
Hethersett Netball Club
HL reported on the adults and junior sections which are both thriving. The club won the Active Norfolk tournament in April. There is still the possibility of the club returning to the village to play at Hethersett Academy
Hethersett Tennis Club/Tennis Coaching
PS reported on the search to find suitable courts for a possible tennis club. There was a suggestion that land adjacent to the village hall could be used for tennis courts or courts being included in sports provisions linked to the new village development. PS will continue to talk with Stuart Silvester to this end.
Hethersett Badminton Club
PH reported on the continued success of the club with 56 youngsters and between 30 and 35 regular adult players.
Hethersett Running Group
Paul Evans has completed his six week course leading up to the village funrun. One of the sessions had to be cancelled because of torrential rain. It is hoped to launch a new four week Thursday evening course in September.
Hethersett Memorial Playing Field Bowls Club
The club was not represented.
Hethersett Hawks Cycle Speedway Club
Hawks had staged a number of important fixtures, taken part in European championships in Poland and led off the village funrun as the club continues to celebrate its golden jubilee.
Hethersett Memorial Playing Field Trust
PH stated that problems with grass cutting on the field have been sorted out and the football club has finished its work on levelling the ditch at the side of one of the pitches. There was a discussion on the planning permission granted for the pavilion renovation and extension. This will shortly lapse and a decision will be made on either starting work or re-applying for planning permission. PS stated that a major application for a grant from Sport England had been turned down. LD suggested that £30,000 has been ring fenced by South Norfolk for the scheme.
Norfolk Village Games 2016
HL reported on a very successful day on July 10th which saw Hethersett take the county title in the large villages/market towns’ section. Hethersett and the Meltons fielded a team in all 10 sports and won a number of individual awards as well as the overall title. At the end of the meeting a photograph was taken of sports association members with the trophy which will be displayed in Hethersett Library. HL was thanked for all her work in putting together an excellent squad with ages ranging from seven to 80 plus.
Hethersett Dementia Group
PS reported on the continued success of the monthly dementia café, which has in the past months included a sporting theme. The café meets in Hethersett Methodist Hall on the third Tuesday of each month from 10 am until midday.
Hethersett Jubilee Youth Club
LD gave an update on the club with a Slimming World class and the Probus Club now hiring the premises on a regular basis. The recent fete made about £800 and LD was grateful to everyone for their help and support. There have been seven applications for the post of youth leader and interviews will shortly take place. The guttering needs replacing. The club is now planning events six months in advance
Park Farm Fitness Express
D reported that the club has just under 1,300 members. Advertising space on noticeboards is available free of charge for sports clubs under the sports association banner.
Hethersett Athletic Football Club
PS reported that the season has ended and the new season will again give competitive football to youngsters from the age of six to adult.
Hethersett and Tas Valley Cricket Club
PS promoted the coming charity match in aid of StarThrowers on September 18th and reported on a successful season to date with the club running four adult Saturday teams, a Sunday team, midweek cup teams and youth teams at Under-11, Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17 levels
Great Melton Cricket Club
Not represented
Crusaders Rugby Club
MD reported on the successes of the club which has over 200 youngsters attending Tiny Tryers coaching on Sundays. The club has a new coach and is looking to improve its changing facilities and possibly extending the clubhouse. They are fighting plans by Norwich Rugby Club to move to the UEA as this would hit youth and adult recruitment and also exacerbate traffic problems in the area. There was discussion as to whether the club is technically in Hethersett or Little Melton. After some research LD confirmed it is in Hethersett.
Hethersett Methodist Table Tennis Club
PH reported on good turn outs at the club with a few new youngsters joining.
Respect Yourself
No members of the charity were present
Hethersett Environmental Matters
No updates
Rowan House
RP updated members on successes at Rowan House which is hoping to open a well being studio in October with more yoga, mindfulness and meditation sessions etc. It is also planned to set-up a coffee and refreshment area. The centre also has a community board for posters, leaflets etc.
New Clubs
MD mentioned the possibility of setting up a walking rugby group under the auspices of Crusaders.
JS emphasised the need for the association to engage with “older men” and encourage them to take part in fitness/sport.
Proposed Fireworks Event
Crusaders will again be holding a fireworks event in November and would be happy to work with Hethersett Athletic Football Club which has held events in the past.
Marketing and Promotion of the Association
PS is working with Mel Perkins on a book to celebrate the golden jubilee of Hethersett Hawks Cycle Speedway Club. He is also looking to produce some posters and flyers to support the association. He mentioned the Hethersett Herald e-magazine which regularly carries sports stories from the villages and asked people to make this more widely known through word of mouth and the use of social media.
Any Other Business
SH has been awarded a place in the Great North Run half marathon on September 11th and will be raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society. He has set-up a Just Giving page for donations at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Shane-Hull
JS mentioned land at Ketteringham which is now open for community use. She also mentioned the village screen cinema group which will be putting on films in the village in the near future.
Date of Next Meeting
Monday 10th October, 2016, at 7.30 p.m at Park Farm Hotel (subject to confirmation).
Apologies
Apologies were received from David Bills, Mel Perkins, Steve Walker and Mark Heazle.
There were 10 present - Viv Hawes (VH), Peter Hoult (PH), Peter Steward (PS), Rachel Pailes (RP), Jackie Sutton (JS), Darren, Shane Hull (SH), Maurice Durrant (MD), Helen Lawn (HL), Leslie Dale (LD).
Minutes of Previous Meeting
These had been circulated and were taken as read.
Matters Arising
None
Treasurer’s Report
SH provided an update on finances with £1,750.35 split into three sections. The main HAMSA account consists of £1,105.85, the Run the Square account £524.50 and the Digital Clock account £120. SH produced a bank statement and balance sheet to go on the association’s web site. Subscriptions are now due. PS pointed out that money is still available for set-up and equipment and LD mentioned the possibility of a new short tennis group in the Jubilee Youth Club premises.
Run the Square 2016
SH reported on another very successful event on June 26th with fine weather helping to attract 215 runners – an increase on the previous year. He thanked Crusaders Rugby Club and Hethersett Academy for providing marshals for the event, Hethersett Hawks Cycle Speedway Club for leading the event off and all the other volunteers who had made it such a success. The new parish constable, PC Andy Read, had attended along with two Special Constables. The event attracted people of all ages from three to 73 and there were also two who completed the course on crutches. There were no injuries and all runners completed the event. SH will be organising another funrun in 2017.
Applications for Grants
SH has obtained a grant of £500 from South Norfolk Council to purchase an inflatable race arch for the association. This can be used by local schools and clubs affiliated to Hethersett and the Meltons’ Sports Association. An arch will cost £550 plus VAT (i.e approx £660). It was agreed on a proposal by SH, seconded by MD that HAMSA meet the remainder of the cost. This was passed with LD abstaining.
Sports Clubs/Groups Updates and Coming Events
Hethersett Olympic Legacy Sports Complex (HOLSC)
SH updated the meeting on progress towards providing a community sports complex at Hethersett Academy, which will be run by South Norfolk Council. A number of meetings have taken place and work could start during the summer holidays with the facility up and running by September. A two way system would be put in place to allow school access to the facilities during the day and community access in evenings and weekends. MD said he was keen to know what facilities would be available and what the cost would be to local clubs
Hethersett Velo Club
There was no representation from the club.
Hethersett Croquet Club
PH reported on continued good turnouts but bad weather
Hethersett Netball Club
HL reported on the adults and junior sections which are both thriving. The club won the Active Norfolk tournament in April. There is still the possibility of the club returning to the village to play at Hethersett Academy
Hethersett Tennis Club/Tennis Coaching
PS reported on the search to find suitable courts for a possible tennis club. There was a suggestion that land adjacent to the village hall could be used for tennis courts or courts being included in sports provisions linked to the new village development. PS will continue to talk with Stuart Silvester to this end.
Hethersett Badminton Club
PH reported on the continued success of the club with 56 youngsters and between 30 and 35 regular adult players.
Hethersett Running Group
Paul Evans has completed his six week course leading up to the village funrun. One of the sessions had to be cancelled because of torrential rain. It is hoped to launch a new four week Thursday evening course in September.
Hethersett Memorial Playing Field Bowls Club
The club was not represented.
Hethersett Hawks Cycle Speedway Club
Hawks had staged a number of important fixtures, taken part in European championships in Poland and led off the village funrun as the club continues to celebrate its golden jubilee.
Hethersett Memorial Playing Field Trust
PH stated that problems with grass cutting on the field have been sorted out and the football club has finished its work on levelling the ditch at the side of one of the pitches. There was a discussion on the planning permission granted for the pavilion renovation and extension. This will shortly lapse and a decision will be made on either starting work or re-applying for planning permission. PS stated that a major application for a grant from Sport England had been turned down. LD suggested that £30,000 has been ring fenced by South Norfolk for the scheme.
Norfolk Village Games 2016
HL reported on a very successful day on July 10th which saw Hethersett take the county title in the large villages/market towns’ section. Hethersett and the Meltons fielded a team in all 10 sports and won a number of individual awards as well as the overall title. At the end of the meeting a photograph was taken of sports association members with the trophy which will be displayed in Hethersett Library. HL was thanked for all her work in putting together an excellent squad with ages ranging from seven to 80 plus.
Hethersett Dementia Group
PS reported on the continued success of the monthly dementia café, which has in the past months included a sporting theme. The café meets in Hethersett Methodist Hall on the third Tuesday of each month from 10 am until midday.
Hethersett Jubilee Youth Club
LD gave an update on the club with a Slimming World class and the Probus Club now hiring the premises on a regular basis. The recent fete made about £800 and LD was grateful to everyone for their help and support. There have been seven applications for the post of youth leader and interviews will shortly take place. The guttering needs replacing. The club is now planning events six months in advance
Park Farm Fitness Express
D reported that the club has just under 1,300 members. Advertising space on noticeboards is available free of charge for sports clubs under the sports association banner.
Hethersett Athletic Football Club
PS reported that the season has ended and the new season will again give competitive football to youngsters from the age of six to adult.
Hethersett and Tas Valley Cricket Club
PS promoted the coming charity match in aid of StarThrowers on September 18th and reported on a successful season to date with the club running four adult Saturday teams, a Sunday team, midweek cup teams and youth teams at Under-11, Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17 levels
Great Melton Cricket Club
Not represented
Crusaders Rugby Club
MD reported on the successes of the club which has over 200 youngsters attending Tiny Tryers coaching on Sundays. The club has a new coach and is looking to improve its changing facilities and possibly extending the clubhouse. They are fighting plans by Norwich Rugby Club to move to the UEA as this would hit youth and adult recruitment and also exacerbate traffic problems in the area. There was discussion as to whether the club is technically in Hethersett or Little Melton. After some research LD confirmed it is in Hethersett.
Hethersett Methodist Table Tennis Club
PH reported on good turn outs at the club with a few new youngsters joining.
Respect Yourself
No members of the charity were present
Hethersett Environmental Matters
No updates
Rowan House
RP updated members on successes at Rowan House which is hoping to open a well being studio in October with more yoga, mindfulness and meditation sessions etc. It is also planned to set-up a coffee and refreshment area. The centre also has a community board for posters, leaflets etc.
New Clubs
MD mentioned the possibility of setting up a walking rugby group under the auspices of Crusaders.
JS emphasised the need for the association to engage with “older men” and encourage them to take part in fitness/sport.
Proposed Fireworks Event
Crusaders will again be holding a fireworks event in November and would be happy to work with Hethersett Athletic Football Club which has held events in the past.
Marketing and Promotion of the Association
PS is working with Mel Perkins on a book to celebrate the golden jubilee of Hethersett Hawks Cycle Speedway Club. He is also looking to produce some posters and flyers to support the association. He mentioned the Hethersett Herald e-magazine which regularly carries sports stories from the villages and asked people to make this more widely known through word of mouth and the use of social media.
Any Other Business
SH has been awarded a place in the Great North Run half marathon on September 11th and will be raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society. He has set-up a Just Giving page for donations at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Shane-Hull
JS mentioned land at Ketteringham which is now open for community use. She also mentioned the village screen cinema group which will be putting on films in the village in the near future.
Date of Next Meeting
Monday 10th October, 2016, at 7.30 p.m at Park Farm Hotel (subject to confirmation).