BURES WAR SAVINGS ENTERTAINMENT
COMMITTEE,
A Public Meeting was held on 19th October
1944 in the Victory Hall specifically to consider what could be done to
show the village appreciation for those away fighting in the war.
About 40 parishioners were present.
A "Bures Welcome Home Fund" was to be set up which would
donate the raised income to the soldiers when they returned home.
The Chairman (Barry Deaves) welcomed 7
Parishioners who had been put forward as possible committee members.
Namely: Mr Fetherstone, Miss Mynott, Miss J Brand, Mr Creek, Mr G Swallow,
Mrs P Salmon and Mrs Scarlett.
After a secret ballot those elected were:
Miss J Brand, Miss R Mynott, Mr S Fetherstone, Mr H Creek and Mr G Swallow
The meeting would ask the Bures British Legion to raise funds for Christmas.
It was emphasised that the fund raising committee should not hinder the
work of other organisations in the village.
It was also proposed to include the Merchant Navy and the Bevan Boys to
be eligible for benefit.
Meeting 26th Oct 1944
Present:- Miss Brand, Mr B Deaves, Mr E Hume, Mr G Drake, Mr H Morton,
Mr E Salmon, Mr E Bowers, Mr G Lewis, Mr Creek, Mr G Swallow, Mr L Mills
and Dr Smith.
The chairman opened the meeting and welcomed five new members to the committee.
The fund to date (only one week had elapsed) had raised £125.
Mr Robinson would be asked to produce posters around the village.
Miss Mynott, Mrs Perkins, Mr Mansfield and Mr Hume were authorised to
receive donations.
Collecting Boxes were to be distributed around the village.
It was unanimously agreed to include the Merchant
Navy in the scheme but not the Bevan Boys.
The Fund would be registered with the Charity Commissioners, A program
of entertainment would be organised to raise funds.
The Entertainment Committee considted of: B Deaves. L Mills. A Creek,
E Hume, G Swallow, G Lewis, Miss Barnd and Miss Mynot. They would see
abiur organising Fetes, Dances, Whist Drives etc.
Meeting Jan 11th 1945
Present:- Mr Deaves, E Hume, L Mills, W Morton, H Morton, G Lewis, A Creek,
The meeting was convened at short notice so a representative could be
nominated to sit on the Village Hall Committee. H Morton duly elected.
£256 raised so far.
15 collecting boxes were now distributed around the village.
Meeting 19th Feb 1945
Present:- B Deaves(Chairman) ,G Drake, Miss Mynott, Miss Brand, B Deaves,
E Hume, G Lewis, G Swallow and L Mills
A notice had been received from Mr Downing requesting that the committee
hand over the Victory Hall for Buttercup Day (Easter Sat). As the committee
had already booked the hall for this day the request was turned down.
The committee would organise a dance on March 31st
Miss Brand suggested the Bures Bowls Club should be approached with a
view to organising a tournament together with side-shows in order to raise
funds.
The fund now stood at £300 together with War Saving Stamps to the
value of £23-6-8
Meeting 12th April 1945
Present:- Miss Brand, Smith, G Drake, E Hume, W Morton, H Morton, E Salmon,
E Bowers, G Lewis, A Creek and L Mills.
With B Deaves indisposed, it was proposed that G Drake be elected as Deputy
Chairman - agreed
The fund now stood at £404. The problem which now arose was that
the GPO only allowed £500 as a maximum in this type of account.
It was proposed to write to them to increase this limit.
A form was to be delivered to all householders together with an accompanying
letter asking for nominations which would be considered for the fund.
A request was also to be made to the Chief Constable to have a house to
house collection the day after "V" day
Mr Hume would be responsible for the collection. Mr Creek would arrange
for the Suffolk side whilst Mr Mills for Essex.
Meeting April 12th 1945
Present:- Miss Brand, A Creek, G Drake, G Lewis, H Morton and G Drake(Dep
Chair)
It was proposed by Mr Mills to organise a dance in the Village Hall once
a month up to Dec 1945.
Mr Morton also requested a Whist Drive once a month.
Mr Morton also proposed a Fete on July 7th in an attempt to raise further
funds.
May 26th was booked for a Dance and May 24th for a Whist Drive
Meeting May 18th 1945
Present:- G Drake, Miss Brand, Miss Mynott, Mr Creek and L Mills
Mr Powell was organising a Whist Drive Prize.
Mr G Drake said collecting was now taking place at the Meat Depot.
The Womens Institute requested a combined fete on Aug Bank Holiday Monday.
Mrs Bowers was elected to represent the fund on the Womens Institute.
Meeting Mon 23rd July 1945
Present:- Miss Mynott, Miss Brand, Dr Smith, H Morton, W Morton, G Lewis,
E Salmon, E Hume, E Bowes, B Deaves and L Mills
The fund now stood at £720. The GPO had agreed to raise their limit
to £900.
18 names which had been put forward for consideration, were deemed not
eligible.
A question was raised concerning the deceased - this was deferred until
later date when more numbers were known.
Miss Brand asked if the fund was going to be distributed as soon as the
recipients arrived home ?
Miss Brand and Miss Mynott proposed that £10 per head should be
distributed.
Concern was raised about the gift being seen as Charity or Welfare ? It
was decided an accompanying card would state it was "in recognition
of their services to the country"
Messrs Benham of Colchester would be asked to print 200 cards. The meeting
in August would decide the method and date of distribution.
Meeting Sept 11th 1945
Present:- Miss Brand, Miss Mynott, A Creek, W Norton, H Morton, G Lewis,
G Swallow, E Hume, G Drake, E Bowers B Deaves and L Mills.
Mr Hume proposed a cut-off date for the fund as off 31st Dec 1945
A letter was received from the Bures St Mary Parish Council concerning
donations towards the "Local Limits Suffolk Remembrance Appeal Fund"
The Secretary to reply, that the wording of the Funds registration did
not allow transfer to other organisations.
The fund now stood at £850
Miss Brand proposed the Vicar place the Balance Sheet in the Parish Magazine.
The secretary was to insert an advert bin the local papers stating the
fund would be closed on Decd 31st
Mr Morton proposed a Christmas Draw to be held at the Whist Drive on Dec
20th
Meeting 31st Oct 1945
Present:- Miss Bland, Miss Mynott, A Creek, E Hume, B Deaves, L Mills
Emergency meeting was convened as an application had been received from
the "Thanksgiving Week Committee" to allow the use of the Hall
on 15th and 17th Nov.
Theses dates were agreed.
Hall booked by the Committee for 22nd Nov for a Whist Drive and 31st for
a Dance
Meeting 4th Dec1945
Present:- W Morton, G Lewis, H Morton, E Salmon, E Hume, H Creek, B Deaves
and L Mills
A letter was read from Mr A Mansfield stating that he felt compelled to
withdraw the use of his window for the sale of tickets. A reply would
be sent thanking him for his support.
Miss Brand proposed that the £10 per head gift be rescinded.
After along discussion it was proposed by Mr Creek that the first payment
of £7-10-0 per head be made on Jan 1st 1946 to all those names approved
on the list
It was also approved to send the money to the deceased next of kin with
the words "Welcome Home" removed.
A notice was to be inserted in the Suffolk Free Press to the effect that
Dec 31st was the final closing date.
A dance was to be organised in the Village Hall for Dec 26th
Meeting 27th Feb 1946
Present: B Deaves, Miss Mynott, Miss Brand, Dr Smith, H Morton, W Morton,
E Salmon, E Hume, A Creek, and L Mills
A letter was read from the late Harry Wardens wife asking if she was to
be included in the scheme, no decision taken
6 Names were deleted from the list as not entitled:- Raymond Gill, William
Bretherick, Jan Hume, William Mattock, David Robertson and James Whitfield.
The Secretary was to write to Mrs Savoury obtaining particulars of her
children who may be entitled.
Five Trustees were empowered to withdraw money from the fund (no names
documented)
The fund now stood at £1005
Meeting 8th June 1946
Present:- Miss Mynott, Dr Smith, H Creek, E Salmon, G Drake, H Morton,
W Morton and L Mills
Dr Smith was elected as Chairman for the meeting
6 further names were deleted from the fund as not eligible:- Eric Baldwin,
Laurence Keeble, Maurice Taylor, Arthur Weavers, David Fairweather &
Richard Brown
Basil Bitten to be paid if he is not entitled elsewhere.
Further enquiries required concerning Edward Binks.
Meeting 4th Oct 1946
Present:- Miss Mynott, Dr Smith, B Eaves, E Salmon, E Hume, E Bowers,
B Deaves and L Mills
The Secretary reported that 52 letters of thanks had been received.
The Treasurer, Mr E Hume reported that 106 beneficiaries had been paid
leaving a balance of £216-4-3
4 Further names were deleted from the list, Reginald Cooper, Dennis Eaves,
John Baker and Barbara Kilbey.
Barbara Kilbey did not meet the 31st Dec deadline
3 further names were approved:- Christian Kirk, Alexander Kirk and Arthur
Reades, Also included the next of kin of the late Miss Carr and Harry
Warden.
The Charity Registrars to be informed that no further collections would
take place.
Final Meeting held on 22nd Oct 1948
Present:- Eight members and B Deaves (Chairman)
The Treasurer reported that 135 beneficiaries had been paid out leaving
a surplus of £7-5-7
Mr Hume proposed the Auditors receive a fee of 4 gns - agreed
Dr Smith proposed the final balance sheet be published in the Suffolk
and Essex Free Press at a cost of £2.00 - agreed
The Chairman proposed the remaining balance of 21/7 be allocated to the
Secretary for his stationary expenses.
2/- of that to go to the hire of the Victory Hall
It was agreed the fund would be closed on that date namely 22nd Oct 1948
The Meeting Closed.
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