FRIENDS of ROMILEY PARK
Minutes of the Meeting held on 2 July 2024 at 10.00 at Romiley Life Centre
Present: Tracey Adams, Pam Read, Terry Holmes, Jean Bartlett, Philippa Bonorino
Apologies: Beryl Smith, John Young, Anne Granby, Abdulnaser Alshurbaji, Mohammad Alsaied, Debbie Barraclough, Bob Cunliffe
1. Minutes of the meeting on 9 April 2024 were accepted as a correct record.
2. Matters arising: none.
3. Treasurer’s Report: PR reported a balance of £2098.37 after three transactions purchasing sweatshirts, plants and top dressing.
4. Action Plan
• Wildflower meadow – The first cut was completed and donated wildflower seeds were sown. There was a good display of buttercups and a few other flowers but disappointingly, no sign of any Yellow Rattle plants. PB had collected some more seed from a local meadow and will chill it before sowing in September. Action PB
• Trees – The bases of the Betula have been weeded and much needed water applied to the new Plane tree. All the other new trees appear to be growing well. The next task will be to clean the bark of the multi stemmed Betula. Action PB
The planting of the 6 Paulownia, which TH has been growing on was discussed. It was agreed to suggest to BS that they should be dedicated to the memory of AS. Action TA/TH
• School bed – The section next to Sandy Lane has been further improved by moving plants and regular weeding. Action TA/JB
More lower growing plants have been moved forward in the redesigned section and tall Phlox and a Clematis donated by TH have been planted. The compost was purchased and spread in May to improve the soil. Thanks to TH. Action PB/TH
• Wet beds – The annual weeding and thinning is almost complete. Action TH/BC
• Centre bed – Regular maintenance continues. All of the major bushes were pruned hard and have rewarded us with a great display of colour this Spring. Action PB/JB
• Optician’s bed – Regular maintenance has continued and is having an impact. The hedge at the back has been trimmed. PR/AG
• Compstall Rd – A recent session in this area has left it looking much tidier. A couple of bushes are still to be trimmed. Action PB
• Carlton Ave – The bushes have been cut back but a maintenance session is due PB
• Tubs – Begonias have become the centre pieces and all the tubs are a great testament to JB’s regular attention. Action JB
5. Gardening – Monday 15 and Saturday 27 July 2024. Action PB
6. Other business
• Social – Thursday 25 July at Bukhara, Romiley. JB
• Grass cutting – Complain through Jonathan Headlam that the grass is not being cut often enough beyond the front of the park. Action PB
7. Next Meeting – Tuesday 1 October at 10.00 at the Life Centre
The meeting closed at 11.15