August 2008

The 5th meeting of 2008 was held on Sunday 3rd August at 12noon in Turnberry Gardens.

Present: Committee - W MacNamara, T Hughes, W Harrity
Apologies - W Millar, S Phelan

The Chairman opened the meeting, welcomed members and presented the minutes of the July meeting.

Maintenance Issues
There is a continuing and increasing problem with trees and bushes throughout the Centre growing seemingly out of control and restricting our views. Many of us are concerned at the loss in aesthetic and Health and Safety terms.

Recycling Facilities
There is a disappointing lack of progress in the anticipated improvement.

Lighting
Arran View main steps have been in total darkness for about a week but this failure has been resolved. Some residents in certain areas of Bay View state that lack of adequate lighting means that total darkness for them is the norm especially since they have been told that they should not have lights fitted to their verandahs.

Dance Floor
For Turnberry Gardens should be in place in time for our Vegas Night.

Stars in Their Eyes
Saturday 16th August in Bonga Wonga's.

Gala Weekend
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August throughout the centre. Owners are reminded that all entries should be submitted as soon as possible.

Bowls
In view of the success of the last event, another outing is scheduled for Saturday 30th August. Craig Tara will again provide a free bus to transport bowlers and spectators to and from the venue.
£22 surplus from June outing has been paid into Charities Account.

August News

Gala Weekend
Thanks to everyone who helped to make this event a success. Gala Princess Catherine Hewitt and Prince Craig Dawson looked wonderful and performed their duties with decorum.
The Donaldson family of AV41 (OKL Corrall Hotel) and Glass family of AV45 (Hawaiian Beach Party) were worthy winners of the Best Decorated Caravan Competition. More than £2000 has been raised for the Charity Fund. Exact amounts and further details will be available later.

Bowls
Winners this time were Team 8 led by skip Gordon Faulds and Runners up were Team 16 with skip Robert McLeod. Scott and Davie and their team of helpers made this another very enjoyable afternoon for everyone and all their work is greatly appreciated.