FULMER NEWSLETTER - Fulmer Village

FULMER SPORTS & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The FSCA remains in a relatively strong financial position before making any
allowance for any future major capital expenditure. At the 30th of September
FSCA had net assets of £16,613 with almost all of that in cash. The consolidated
balance sheet for the FSCA, the three Clubs and the bar would show net current
assets of £ 39,130 at the same date. When Paul Colloff returns from New Zealand
at the end of January he will produce, for discussion, a four year rolling programme
for the redecoration of the pavilion. In the meantime the verandah needs attention
and the Club room and kitchen re-decoration. A plan for the redecoration of the
bar is expected shortly. Externally the barbecue has been dismantled and in its
place there are two mobile barbecues, which are available for hire. It was decided
that, after some cleaning, painting and renovation, the play area did not require a
complete replacement, at least not at the moment.
Bonfire Night on November 4th was once again a great success, with good
weather on the night. Like the previous year, we would hope that the surplus from
the evening overall will be in excess of £ 2,000. Our thanks should be extended to
John Hargreaves, who organised and controlled the great firework display, but also
to the marshals on the night, Ian and his helpers in the bar, Paul Spittle for the
music and many others who made it a night to remember.
The Fulmer Conservation Volunteers have again played their part in keeping the
boundaries, the areas around the tennis courts, play equipment and pavilion clear
and tidy. Paul, until he went overseas, and Brendan as his stand-in, along with
others have kept the playing fields and pavilion in a good condition. Sadly the
tennis club has not got re-started and a leader is still required to generate more
interest and play. The courts, however, are used extensively by the football club
and other footballers. The cricket club had a good season as have the majority of
the football teams. There should be detailed results for both in their own reports in
the Newsletter. Overall the Fulmer Sports and Community Association is in good
heart in spite of there being no tennis club.
BONFIRE NIGHT
Ronnie Lamb, Chairman
In spite of a rather dismal weather forecast and light showers between 6.00 and
7.15pm, the rain held off during the firework display, although due to the earlier
rain, the crowd was not as great as last year. However, the smaller crowd meant
that we could all move around and that there were not long queues at the bar and
the barbecue. As the light drizzle stopped, James Keane lit the bonfire, adorned
with two guys, and we awaited the firework display. The display planned and
carried out by John Hargreaves and his assistant was, as always, excellent, aided
by the skies clearing and the moon appearing. The sustained applause at the
conclusion of the display showed how much the crowd had enjoyed the firework
spectacular. On an evening such as this our thanks goes to all who assisted but In
particular to Andy Wait, the Organiser, Phil Mooney, Ian Fisher, Paul Spittle and
Brendan Keane. The next morning saw a small band of Volunteers clearing the
grounds and securing the remains of the bonfire - RONNIE LAMB