Minutes of Meeting on Mon 25th May 2026 at the Guide Hall Thurso at 19.00h
Sederunt: Willie Marshall, Leslie Grant, Roger Saxon, Elspeth Husband
Apologies: Catriona Andrews
Declarations: None
Minutes of previous meetings: Approved WM Seconded RS
Matters arising: Dunbeath School visit, EH to confirm times and access arrangements, LG to raise invoice (£15ph: £50 for 4hrs)
Chairman’s report: WM recorded his thanks to Derek and to Andrew for assistance with the site tidy-up. The kitchen area had been tidied and crocosmia planted around decking.
A query was raised over signage (A9, A99 and C road) RS to investigate
Blinds are on order. Water pipe? Ask Sarah to ask neighbours.
Treasurer’s report: Balance £11,185.92. Reminder received for rates evalution due to administrative backlog. EH and BD to complete director’s return and send number to LG. A gift of £1,000 had been received but unfortunately to there is an eror on the payee. WM to contact donor to correct.
Correspondence: A query had been received from Wick Scouts through Elaine Grant. EH to check dates and access requirements, LG to invoice.
EH can find no links through Meta Business Suite, we are not registered as a business. Emails assumed phishing and can be deleted. Any business can find another way to contact us.
Strategic Plan: Strategic Plan is due for review. Review at next meeting 29/6/26
Business Development: Ask BD for update on electricity meter.
Site Update: None
Events: Open Day-questions over date, times, target audience, who to invite, format. Arrange a special meet to discuss. Issue a save the date and arrange a special meeting to discuss.
Fundraising: LG to compile invoices for supply and build of rotunda to fill up grant completion report.
WM to look at Just Giving, can we put details on the facebook page or on the site?
AOCB: None
Date of Next Meeting: On site meeting with a site tidy-up on 7th June 10-4
29th July Guide Hall 7pm