APCM Minutes 2022
Minutes of the Annual Vestry Meeting and the Annual Parochial Church Meeting of St Mary Magdalene, Ickleton. Held in St Mary Magdalene Church 21st April 2022 at 7.30pm.
The meeting open with prayers
Revd Lydia Smith chaired the meeting.
A: The Annual Vestry Meeting
Present for both meetings: G.Hammond, J.Duke, L.Duke, H.Rule, Revd L.Smith, R.Herbert, R.Jeffery, H.Royce, J.Fowler, S.Fowler, H.Lober, P.Carter, L.Carter, P.Bloomfield, M.Jeffery, J,Taylor, C.Hayes, G.Birch, J.Flitton, J.Peverett.
1. Election of Secretary: G.Hammond proposed by H.Rule seconded by P.Bloomfield and elected unanimously.
2. Apologies for absence (for both meetings): F.Payne, S,Payne, M.Smith, R.Smith, J.Sutcliff. J.Wright, F.Stephenson, C.Driver, C.Heaney, C.Taylor, R.Hayes.
3. Minutes of the last Vestry meeting 21st April 2021. These were signed as a correct record of the meeting.
4. Matters arising: None.
5. Election of Churchwardens: P.Bloomfield proposed by R.Herbert seconded by L.Duke. J.Duke proposed by R.Herbert seconded by C.Hayes. There being no other nominations P.Bloomfield and J.Duke were elected unanimously. The meeting thanked P.Bloomfield and J.Duke for standing again.
6. Any other business: None.
The meeting closed at 7.40pm.
B: The Annual Parochial Church Meeting
(Copies of all reports and documents were available online prior to the meeting. The secretary holds a complete record of all papers. What follows is a brief summary of reports and discussions).
1. Minutes of the last APCM, 21st April 2021. These were signed as a correct record of the meeting.
2. Matters arising: None.
3. Designation of matters for general discussion. (1) Space at the back of church. Church wardens are asking people to put forward ideas on how this area could be a more user friendly space. (2) C.Hayes said a number of times he has found the main door open. It was agreed a notice will be placed on the inside of the door asking people to ensure the main door is closed.
4. Electoral Roll Report: There are currently 66 people on the Church Electoral Roll, there having been 64 last year. It is recorded that the following people have moved from the village: Philip Asher, David Whitaker. The following people have been added to the Roll: Mrs Emily Gittins, Mr Jonathan Gittins, Mr Derek Munday, Mr John Peverett.
5. PCC Report: G.Hammond reported that since the APCM of 2021 there have been 3 ordinary meetings of Ickleton PCC and 1 joint meeting of Hinkledux. The Standing Committee did not meet this year (detailed report available).
6. Finance Report: i-iii a comprehensive statement of funds, receipts and payments issued by the Treasurer R.Herbert. Highlights: RH recorded a surplus of £17,360 on the General Fund. The surplus is mainly due to the reduction of the Ministry Share. The income held up well given the restrictions around Covid. Covenanted Giving increased. Despite Covid restrictions fundraising events had been successful. The Friends of Ickleton Church had raised £25,000 towards the restoration of the wall paintings. P.Bloomfield offered a vote of thanks to R.Herbert for his continued diligence. J.Duke offered a vote of thanks to G.Hammond and the fundraising team (detailed report available).
i.v. Regular giving: C.Hayes said people are still coming forward to engage in regular giving. R.Herbert offered thanks to C.Hayes for his continuing efforts to increase regular giving.
v. Appointment of independent examiner for the coming year: Thanks offered to Peter Brignall. P.Brignall has indicated he is happy to stand again. Proposed by P. Bloomfield seconded by P.Carter and elected unanimously to act as Independent Examiner until the APCM 2023. The accounts were adopted unanimously by the meeting and these will be ratified at the next PCC meeting.
7. Churchwardens Report: P.Bloomfield said that since Revd L.Smith joined it felt like coming out of a long winter. The focus of the work this year will be to continue to encourage young families and those people who have drifted away to come back to church. Patrick offered thanks to all volunteers who contribute their time and enthusiasm on behalf of the church. J. Duke said that youth activities continue to grow and the teenagers are keen to be involved in planning and delivering services (detailed report available).
8. Vicar’s Report: Revd L. Smith said she was grateful for the welcome she had received. H. Rule offered Lydia our thanks and said it is wonderful to have Lydia as our priest. Lydia said one of the highlights this last year was relocating the all age worship to Ickleton (detailed report available).
Smaller reports were in written form and not verbalized at the meeting. Revd L. Smith offered her thanks to all those who had prepared reports.
The existing Council was formally dissolved 8.10 pm
9. Election of PCC members:
Nominee Proposer Seconder
Glynis Hammond
Robert Jeffery
Lewis Duke
Howard Lober
Piers Carter
Hilary Rule
Richard Herbert
M.Jeffery proposed that the nominees should be elected en bloc. This was seconded by P.Bloomfield, agreed unanimously by the meeting. P.Bloomfield offered thanks to C.Hayes who is standing down as a member of the PCC after 40+ years of service.
10. Election of sidesmen and sideswomen: G.Birch, J.Duke, L.Duke, J.Fowler, S.Fowler, C.Heaney, M.Waters, G.Hammond, S.Lober, C.Hayes, M.Jeffery, S.Payne, R.Smith, P.Bloomfield, C.Waters were proposed by P.Bloomfield seconded by P.Carter and elected en bloc by the unanimous consent of the meeting. Some of the younger members of the church community will also be encouraged to act in this role.
11. General Discussion: Upcoming dates – info on Hinkledux website.
12. AOB: None.
13. Date of next PCC meeting: 7th July at 7.30pm.
The meeting closed at 8.36pm with a prayer.