PRESENT: Revd. Geoff Boucher, Mary Adlam, Pam Clark, Kathy Barrett, Colin Jones, Peter King, Carol King, Glenys Colbert, Derek Colbert, Helen Dowzall, Elaine Levitt, Paul Fearon, Mike Pitt, Daphne Pitt, Janet Boston, Sue Craven, Pam Fearon. The meeting opened with prayers. Apologies for absence were received from: Amanda Smith, Clifford Owen, Avis Owen, Nanette Cleghorn, Janet Jones 1. The minutes of the Parish Meeting held on 29th September, 2020 were unanimously approved. 2. Election of Churchwardens: Two nominations had been received for the positions of Churchwardens. Janet Boston and Sue Craven. Both were unanimously elected: Janet Boston: Proposed by Sue Craven. Seconded by Elaine Levitt. Sue Craven: Proposed by Janet Boston. Seconded by Elaine Levitt. 3. The Meeting closed at 7.10p.m. PRESENT:     Revd.   Geoff   Boucher,   Elaine Levitt,    Carol    King,    Peter    King,       Paul Fearon,    Helen    Dowzall,       Janet    Boston, Mary    Adlam,    Sue    Craven,    Pam    Clark, Glenys    Colbert,    Derek    Colbert,    Kathryn Barrett,    Colin    Jones,    Mike    Pitt,    Daphne Pitt, Pam Fearon. Apologies   for   absence:       These   were received   from:     Amanda   Smith,   Nanette Cleghorn,     Avis     Owen,     Clifford     Owen, Janet Jones. 1. Minutes   of   the   APCM   meeting   held on   29th   September.     The   minutes   of   this meeting   were   unanimously   approved   by the meeting. 2. Matters    arising:          There    were    no matters arising from these minutes’   3.   Report   on   Changes   to   the   Electoral Role:   Helen   reported   that   there   were   no changes   to   the   Electoral   Role.       The   total number     was     80     of     which     44     were Resident and 36 Non-resident.   4.   Accounts   and   Annual   Report:     Paul Fearon   presented   the   2020 Accounts   with an     explanation     of     the     results     and     a commentary   on   the   financial   position   for 2021.   Derek   Colbert   expressed   his   thanks for     all     the     work     that     Paul     does     as     treasurer    in    making    everything    so    clear and answering any questions. The   annual   report   had   been   displayed   on the   website   and   Geoff   thanked   Sue   for   all the     work     which     had     gone     into     its preparation.   5.   Motion   to   accept   the   Accounts   and Annual   Report:       The   meeting   approved the       accounts       and       annual       report.       Proposed   by   Carol   King   and   seconded   by Pam Clark.     6.     Churchwardens     Annual     Fabric Report:     Sue   Craven   reported   that   there was   little   to   add.     Most   had   been   covered in   the   Accounts   and   Annual   Report.     Sue went     on     to     thank     members     of     the congregation    for    all    the    jobs    they    do around   the   Church.     There   was   only   one item   of   work   left   to   be   done   from     the Quinquennial   Report.     This   was   the   two side    windows    in    the    porch.       The    fire alarms   had   all   been   checked   and   were   up to date.   7.   Deanery   Synod   Report.   There   was nothing    to    report    as    no    meetings    had been held.    8.    PCC    Elections:    –    There    were    five nominations    for    the    PCC.       Two    for    re- election,     Mary   Adlam   and   Paul   Fearon.   The   three   new   proposed   members   were, Derek   Colbert,   Carol   King   and   Peter   King.   All    were    unanimously    appointed    to    the PCC.      9.      Appointment      of      Independent Examiner:     The     meeting     unanimously agreed   that   David   Ebdale   be   appointed   as our independent examiner. 10.   Church   Services:   Geoff   reported   to the   meeting   that   as   from   4th   July   Evening Prayer   would   resume.     11th   July   would see    the    8.30a.m.    Communion    Service resume.     The   2nd   Sunday   of   each   month would   be   All   Age   worship.     There   would be   a   Communion   Service   at   Houghton   on 2nd    Sunday    for    those    wishing    to    take Communion.     The   rota   would   be   in   place from   2nd   May.     Geoff   asked   the   meeting   if they   were   happy   with   the   organ   playing the    first    two    hymns    and    then    to    CD’s, where   the   hymns   were   sung   for   the   2nd two.   All   appeared   happy.     Geoff   asked   for volunteers   who   would   be   happy   to   learn how    to    operate    the    sound    system    on Sundays and possibly at funerals. 11.   Any   other   business:   Paul   had   been in     touch     with     Richard     Bower     whose company      had      restored      our      organ.      Richard   has   agreed   to   come   and   give   an organ       recital       on       Saturday       11th September.     It   was   felt   that   the   evening should   be   a   celebration   of   all   the   work that   has   been   done   to   our   organ.     Richard has   also   agreed   to   give   a   talk   about   the work that has been carried out. 12.   Chair’s   vote   of   thanks:   Geoff   began by   thanking   Haleema   and   Pat   for   all   the splendid   services   they   have   produced   for us.     We   all   greatly   enjoy   our   virtual   service and   the   amount   of   effort   that   is   put   into this   is   greatly   appreciated.   Thanks   also   to Paul   for   his   contribution   to   seeing   through the   restoration   of   the   organ   and   for   the ongoing   contact   with   Richard   Bower   and Nicholas   Thistlethwaite   in   dealing   with   all the   detailed   recommendations   to   enhance the   organ.     A   thanks   to   all   was   made   for keeping     going     during     the     last     twelve difficult   months.     Geoff   also   thanked   Sue, Paul,   Janet,   Elaine,   Pam   and   Helen.     A thank    you    to    Helen    for    doing    all    the administration.        To     Catherine     for     her support     and     for     taking     some     of     our services. Janet Boston, as Churchwarden responded, thanking Geoff for his support and always being there for us all. Janet felt Geoff had given her tremendous help during her first year as Churchwarden as he did to all members of our congregation. Thank you. 13. The date of the A.P.C.M. for 2022 is 26th April.