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.