Goring-by-Sea Residents' Association: Newsletter Spring 2009

The Greensward and Village Green

We are pleased to tell you that our campaign, together with the Ilex Conservation Group and the Worthing Society may have influenced the Council in their decision to look for an alternative site for the playground. We were able to show the depth of feeling by residents to preserve the Greensward as it is, and our thanks must go to the road wardens who played such a crucial role in collecting signatures for the petition, 2,300 in total. We would like to thank you for all your hard work and thanks must also go to David Rolph, our membership secretary, who so ably organised the Petition.

It must be said, however, that the campaign was launched to preserve the Greensward, and not to prevent a playground in Goring, and we would very much like to see the children of Goring benefit from having a new playground.

The Lottery Application (Section 3) did allow for a change in location in the event of local residents’ opposition and so the Lottery award should not be compromised or lost because the Council have decided to look at alternative sites. We have met with some criticism for our defence of the Greensward but we have, at all times, acted in good faith and reflected the views of the majority of residents. This was evident from the response to our petition.

Village Green

Worthing Borough Council’s voluntary application for Village Green status for the Greensward was passed at the Rights of Way committee on 23 February 2009. As a result, we have withdrawn our own application. This is because once land has become registered it would not be possible to re-register it. But now the Greensward does have some added protection, which is to be welcomed. However, Village Green status does not confer complete protection and we are continuing a ‘watching brief’ to ensure there are no further threats to this valuable green space.

Annual General Meeting –

St Mary’s Church Hall, Ilex Way

(NOT St Laurence’s Church Hall!)

We hope many residents will make it along to our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 16 April at 7.30pm. This year we are looking for 3 extra committee members and are keen to encourage participation from a wide section of the community.

The AGM will be followed by a tutored cheese tasting by “Say Cheese of Sussex” from Riverside, Lewes.

If you would like to know more, and for nomination papers, please contact Sue Parkinson, our Secretary, on Worthing 502783.

Outings

This year we’re delighted that John Aldred, our organiser, has arranged two outings, one to Windsor with a river cruise, the second to Lymington and The New Forest. The outing to Windsor is on Friday 10 July and will cost £28, the one to Lymington and The New Forest is on Saturday 5 September and will cost £13. Tickets from John at 3 Parklands Court, 171 Goring Road, Goring BN12 4BB. Do apply as soon as possible as the coaches fill up quickly.

Theatre Group

If you enjoy the theatre why not contact Ruby Guest on Worthing 243696 and join her group. Ruby organises 4 theatre visits per year; the latest was to Guildford to see Peter Egan and Belinda Lang in Noel Coward’s “A Song at Twilight”.

Summer Dance

As part of our drive to encourage more participation and offer a more varied social programme we are to host a Summer Dance on Saturday 1 August at the Conservative Club in Mulberry Lane.

Music for the evening will be provided by country group “Perfect Strangers” from Southampton, a very popular and successful group on the C&W circuit.

Tickets will be £6 and available from David Rolph on Worthing 503609 from 1 May.

It’s bring your own food but there will be a bar!

We do hope as many people as possible will join us whether you want to dance or just sit and enjoy the music.

Community Police Panel

Although the Goring Action Group was doing an excellent job helping the police stop anti-social behaviour in Goring, the police authority has now set up a Panel to be run according to national guidelines. It is intended to reflect the wishes of residents and to be run by them, although the police are represented. It is hoped to organise a public meeting in the near future but, in the meantime, if any resident would like to join please contact the Chairman, John Leitch on Worthing 507502.

The Panel meets every two months and identifies three kinds of anti-social behaviour where it thinks the police should act. The current problems being tackled are: the so-called “boy racers” who use the roads around Amberley Drive and Alinora Crescent, speeding drivers along Marine Drive and lewd behaviour near the Greensward.

How can I help?

If joining the committee isn’t to your liking perhaps you could become a road warden? To keep in touch with our members we need help to deliver the 2 newsletters per year plus collecting subscriptions once a year.

At the moment we need help for the following Roads:

Harvey Road, Marine Crescent, Eirene Road, Roseberry Avenue, West Park Lane, Sea Lane (even numbers), Angus Road, Rose Walk, Seafield Avenue, St John’s Avenue and St John’s Close.

If you would like to know more contact David Rolph on Worthing 503609

Constitution

1. Name
The Association which shall be non-political and non-sectarian in policy, shall be named the Goring Residents' Association.
2. Objects
The objects of the Association are as follows:
1. To preserve and to improve the amenities of Goring and the surrounding district.
2. The foster and to encourage the growth of the community spirit among the residents of Goring.
3. To protect their civic interests.
3. Membership
Membership shall be open to all residents of Goring-by-Sea. Subject to the approval of the Committee, persons resident outside but who have an interest in Goring may be admitted to membership.
The Committee shall have the power to restrict membership and to grant honorary membership where considered desirable.
An Honorary Member shall have the rights and privilages of an ordinary member.
4. President
A President and Vice-Presicents, if so desired, shall be elected by the members at the Annual General Meeting.
5. Committee
There shall be a Committee elected by the members at the Annual General Meeting. The Committee shall be responsible for the general management of the Association and shall consist of the Chairman, The Vice-Chairman, the Hon. Secretary, the Hon. Treasurer and the Hon. Membership Secretary who shall be officers of the Association and up to eight elected members. At Committee meetings, in the absence of the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman, the meeting shall elect its own Chairman who shall have both a deliberative and a casting vote.
6. Co-Option
The Committee shall have power to fill casual vacancies and to co-opt not more than two additional members.
7. Sub-Committees
The Committee shall have power to appoint Sub-Committees for any special objects. Sub-Committees shall have executive powers only as defined by the Committee.
8. Subscription
The amount of the subscription for the ensuing year shall be decided at the Annual General Meeting, and shall be payable as from 1 May. Any member whose subscription remains unpaid by 30 November, without sufficient reason, shall cease to be a member.
9. Road Wardens
Road Wardens, who must be members of the Association, shall be appointed by the Membership Secretary who shall be responsible for their organisation. Their duties will be to collect subscriptions and donations; to distribute membership cards and other matter issued by the Committee, and generally to act as representatives of the members resident in the roads for which they are responsible.
10. Funds
The income and property of the Association shall be applied towards the promotion of the objects of the Association. In the discretion of the Committee, honoraria may be paid; collections made at any of the Association's meetings or social gatherings; and donations made to charities or other deserving causes.
11. Bank Account
A banking account in the name of the Association shall be maintained and cheques drawn thereon shall be signed by any two officers of the Association.
12. Accounts
The Hon. Treasurer shall keep account of all moneys received and expended and shall submit for audit by a person appointed at the Annual General Meeting, a financial statement as at the 31 January. A true copy, certified by the Hon. Treasurer and the Auditor, shall be sent to all members with the notice calling the Annual General Meeting.
13. Auditor
At the Annual General Meeting an auditor, who shall not be a member of the Committee, shall be appointed by a show of hands.
14. Quorums
At all Committee meetings five members shall form a quorum. For all General Meetings 20 members shall form a quorum. The Chairman shall have the right to exercise a deliberative and a casting vote at all such meetings.
15. Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Association shall be held not later than the Thirtieth day of April each year for the following purposes:
1. To receive, and if thought fit to pass, the audited account of the Association for the financial year ended 31 January.
2. To receive the Report of the Chairman on the work of the Association for the year ended 31 January.
3. To receive the report of the Hon. Treasurer on the financial state of the Association.
4. To elect the Officers of the Association.
5. To elect the Committee of the Association.
6. To appoint an Auditor.
7. To decide the subscription for the ensuing year.
8. To transact such other business as may be brought before it of which not less than seven days notice in writing shall be given to the Hon. Secretary.
16. Special General Meeting
A Special General Meeting may be summoned at any time at the discretion of the Committee, or upon a written request addressed to the Hon. Secretary and signed by not less than twenty-five members.
17. Chairman at Meetings
At an Annual General Meeting and at any Special General Meeting the Chairman shall preside or failing him, the Vice-Chairman. In the absence of both these officers, the meeting will elect its own Chairman who will have both a deliberative and a casting vote.
18. Notice of Meetings
Notice of the Annual General Meeting shall be given at least fourteen days before the date of the meeting and shall require nominations for Officers and members of the Committee to be returned at least seven days before the date of the meeting. Notice of a Special General Meeting shall be given at least fourteen days before the date of the meeting and shall specify the business to be discussed.
19. Nominations
Any member of the Association shall be entitled to submit nominations for Officers and Committee members which must be duly proposed and seconded. The consent of any persons nominated must be obtained.
20. Dissolution
If the Group is wound up or dissolved, and after all its debts and liabilities have been satisfied there remains any property, it shall not be paid or distributed among members of the Group, but shall be given or transferred to some other group or groups having objects similar to the objects of this Group. Furthermore the Constitution of such group or groups must have similar restrictions on distribution of property in the event of their own dissolution. If that cannot be done, then distribution may be made to some other charitable object.
21. Alteration of Rules
Alteration of these Rules shall be made only at any Annual General Meeting or a Special General Meeting. Written notice of any proposed alteration must be in the hand of the Hon. Secretary at least twenty-one days before the date of the meeting.
22. Availability of Rules
A copy of these Rules shall be available on application to the Hon. Secretary.

18 April 2002

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