Monday, 7 June 2010

May 2010

The 2nd meeting of 2010 was held on Sunday 2nd May at 12noon in Turnberry Gardens. Committee: W MacNamara, T Hughes,W Millar, W Harrity, S Phelan

Managment Rep: Melanie Walker

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

1. Reason for deposits for "Big Night Out" was explained.
2. Card System now fully operational.
3. Golf Club House no longer available for hiring.
4. A meeting between golf club representatives, management and the Association took place yesterday and the golf section has arranged a meeting with their members for Saturday 8th May.
5. Experience Day 23rd May - Personal Transport System.
6. Two new aftersales managers were started last week and are all now working on the backlog.
7. Owner reported an incident of disorder in the caravan next to hers, including a fire in the caravan. The police were involved in this incident. Management are reviewing procedures.
8. Holiday Weekend - No cash bingo in Atlantic due to private function. This is the 3rd week in a row it has been cancelled.
9. Access for wheelchair needed for Greenan Village.
10. Location of dog bins.
11. Mash and Barrel on Saturday night. No seats at 9.30pm. Management asked to review procedures for clearing areas.
12. Jumping fence at Greenan Village (fence not hight enough).
13. Owner asked for pond area to be cleaned.
14. Bus parking on wheel chair route.
15. Galaxy Bowl now up and running. Looking for owners to start a league. Available for owners between 8pm to late. Dates to be announced.

2010 meetings
6th June - Meeting plus AGM
4th July
1st August
5th September
3rd October
The next meeting of the Association will be held in Turnberry Gardens 12noon 6th June 2010

Association Dinner Dance will be held Saturday 5th June in Turnberry Gardens. Tickets on sale Saturday 5th June at 2pm till 5pm in th Owners Lounge.
Donations for raffle welcome.
Gas checks - Contact Jamiesons on 0141 959 2225

April 2010

The 1st meeting of 2010 was held on Sunday 4th April at 12noon in Turnberry Gardens. Committee: W McNamara, W Harrity, W Millar, S Phelan
Apologies: T Hughes

Managment Reps: Melanie Walker (OE Rep) Richard Niven (Sales Manager)

W McNamara opened the meeting, welcomed members and brought to attention the many recent improvements on site.

Richard Niven explained Cutting Edge and took questions. Aftersales Issues also dealt with.

Entertainment Venues Mash & Barrel - Concern that the ice cream factory is too near to the gents toilets and fear that this may be a Health & Safety Issue. Atlantic Bar - Chairs and tables an issue and also possible Health & Safety Issue.

VAT on Site Fees It was explained to members who paid site fees in full by 31st December 2009 that they will have a 2 1/2% increase next season.

Charity Night
18K presented to Little Star Foundation this year.


Bowls
Next outing scheduled for Saturday 22nd May. For further details see Scott or Davie.


Fishing Club Letter presented to the meeting.


Association Dances Saturday 5th June & Saturday 30th October.


Beach Area
Reports of dog waste needing to be cleaned. Request for the removal of seaweed.


Deposits for Big Night Out etc £3 for Big Weekend events and also deposits for Experience Days discussed and explained. There is a limit to reservations and this is set at 6 tickets per caravan in order to give a fair allocation.

Card Issues There is concern that the current system does not make adequate provision for foster families.

Golf Club House Private Lets £50 donation to LSF and must leave by 10pm.

Discounts Laundrette - 50% on individual purchases. Packages also available at £5 and £7 not discounted.
Fun Park - Kiddie Rides £8 for 8 tickets. Go-Karts £5 one car, £9 two car.

Maintenance Several particular issues were reported and noted.

Gas Checks Please contact Jamiesons on 0141 959 2225

Next Meeting May 2010

Owners Association Dance
Turnberry Gardens 5th June - Meal 8.30pm


Friday, 23 October 2009

Otcober 2009

The 7th meeting of 2009 was held on Sunday 4th October at 12noon in Turnberry Gardens. Committee: W McNamara, W Harrity, T Hughes, S Phelan
Apologies: W Millar
Managment Rep: Myra Newman
W McNamara opened the meeting and welcomed members.

Golf Club
Annual Dance and Presentation of Prizes will take place on 24th October. Very few tickets still available.

Lighting
Various repairs requested. Some St Andrews residents would prefer full height lamp posts rather than the low posts currently in place. Committee to investigate.

Security
A member enquired about the qualifications of the security force. Mrs Newman was able to clarify the situation.

Site Fees
Due to inflation having been so low it is thought that the site fees should remain at their present level. However the imminent rise in vat rate will be reflected in the fees.

Dogs
The difficulty with stray dogs continues especially in Bay View. Four blue bins have been placed in the area to alleviate the problem with dog fouling.

Privelege Cards
Any balance can be lifted or left until next season.

Winter Developments
The plan seems to be that remaining chalets are to go, maintenance yard is to be cleared and relocated and Turnberry Gardens is to be upgraded.

Gas Checks
Please contact Jamiesons on 0141 959 2225


Forthcoming Events:
Masked Ball is now Halloween Dance - Saturday 31st October 8.30pm Turnberry Gardens Fireworks Extravaganza Weekend - 13th - 15th November

Owners Association Halloween Dance 31st October - Turnberry Gardens - Meal 8.30pm The Owners Exclusive/Owners Association Charity Dinner Dance will be held in Turnberry Gardens on 31st October.
Fancy Dress Competition 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes for both adults & children.
Tickets are £5.00 for adults and £2.50 for children. Tickets to be collected from O.E. lounge from 2.30pm till 5pm on the day. The committee has agreed to purchase a free ticket (non transferable) to paid up members. Please hand in your order form at the meeting or to a committee member. Pay on collection of tickets. Donations for raffle welcome. Please hand to Tommy AV27 or Willie AV24

Monday, 28 September 2009

September 2009

The 6th meeting of 2009 was held on Sunday 6th September at 12noon in Turnberry Gardens.
Committee: W Harrity, T Hughes, S Phelan Apologies: W McNamara, W Millar
Managment Rep: Andy Rae, Mandy Clinton

W Harrity opened the meeting and welcomed members. Mr Rae paid a fitting tribute to the late Mrs Isa McNamara.

Mash & Barrel
Andy Rae outlined how the new licensing laws would affect the operation of this venue. He stated that 12.30am would be the latest closing time. Any earlier closure would make an allowance of 15 minutes drinking up time. There was concern that the Thursday Race Night had been cancelled at very short notice.

Bowls
The last meeting was another great success and the members showed their appreciation to the organisers.

Golf Club
Annual Dance and Presentation of Prizes will take place on 24th October. Several good acts to appear. Further details from organisers Tom and Robert.

O.E. Leisure Centre
There was a discussion regarding the adults only times for the use of the pool. No conclusion was reached and there is to be further monitoring of the take-up on these facilities.

Lighting
There was a request to check the light at Aisla Brae and also one at the entrance to Dunure Village.

Fencing
The repairs due at New Arran View and at the maintenace yard are in hand.

Traffic
There was concern over the speed of traffic passing through Arran View.

Security
Further concerns have been raised regarding access by unauthorised persons to private caravans. Management state that they will investigate.

Little Star Charity Campaign
The Fun Day raised about £1500. The presentation of cheques for last season will be presented at the Owners Dance.

Country & Western Weekend
Mr Rae explained the arrangements which involve the Atlantic Bar being available for Owners.

Gas Checks
Please contact Jamiesons on 0141 959 2225

Forthcoming Events
October Big Night Out - Rock and Roll Theme - Saturday 3rd October 9.00pm Turnberry Gardens
Masked Ball - Saturday 31st October 8.30pm Turnberry Gardens
Fireworks Extravaganza Weekend - 13th - 15th November

Owners Association Masked Ball
31st October - Turnberry Gardens - Meal 8.30pm
The Owners Exclusive/Owners Association Charity Dinner Dance will be held in Turnberry Gardens on 31st October. Tickets are £5.00 for adults and £2.50 for children. Tickets to be collected from O.E. lounge from 2.30pm till 5pm on the day. The committee has agreed to purchase a free ticket (non transferable) to paid up members. Please hand in your order form at the meeting or to a committee member. Pay on collection of tickets.
Donations for raffle welcome. Please hand to Tommy AV27 or Willie AV24

Next meeting
Sunday 4th October 12noon Turnberry Gardens

Monday, 21 September 2009

August 2009

The 5th meeting of 2009 was held on Sunday 2nd August at 12noon in Turnberry Gardens.

Committee: W Harrity, T Hughes, S Phelan.
Apologies: W MacNamara, W Millar
Management Rep: Mandy Clinton

W Harrity opened the meeting, introduced Mrs Clinton and welcomed members.

Mash & Barrel
Members request for set opening hours is acknowledged and should there be a reason to close earlier, adequate notice will be given.

Big Night Out
Irish Theme Night was well attended and enjoyed.
There is a request to improve the provision for children at such events. Restoration of the children's dance floor would ease the congestion on the main floor, especially in the evening. A 'tuckshop' facility to provide juice and snacks would be welcome.
Owners are reminded that each caravan has an allocation of 6 tickets for these events. More are usually available on the day, depending on demand.

Library
This facility in the O.E. Leisure Centre is now well established and working well.

O.E. Pavilion previously Golf Pavilion
is available for functions. Proceeds to go to Craig Tara Charities.

Bowls
Next match scheduled for Saturday 29th August.

Golf Club
Annual Dance and Presentation of Prizes will take place on 24th October. Several good acts to appear. Further details from organisers Tom and Robert.

Maintenance
Points were raised concerning repairs to fences at New Arran View and at the Maintenance Yard. Members say that the damage at New Arran View is largely caused by trespassers and they have this and other issues to raise with security. The Committee said they would request that a member of the Security staff address a future meeting.

Little Star Charity Campaign
A member sought clarification on the reason for the delay in presenting the cheque for 2008-2009 season. Management hope to be able to detail the exact use of the money to help local children's projects. Negotiations are underway with six nominated local charities and these should be completed shortly.

Gas Checks
Please contact Jamiesons on 0141 959 2225

Forthcoming Events
Charity Fun Day on Sunday 30th August
Big Night Out, Mardi Gras Theme - Saturday 5th September at 9.00pm

Next Meeting
Sunday 6th September 12noon Turnberry Gardens

July 2009

The 4th meeting of 2009 was held on Sunday 5th July at 12noon in Turnberry Gardens.

Committee: W MacNamara, W Harrity, T Hughes, W Millar, S Phelan.

The Chairman opened the meeting and welcomed members.

Mash & Barrel
Members request that there be set opening hours for this venue. They have noted early closing times being announced at very short notice to customers.

Race Nights
To be run by Haven in Mash & Barrel on Thursdays at 9.30pm.

Big Night Out
4th July Theme Night was well attended. Turnberry Gardens was suitably decorated and the effort many of those attending had made with their costumes was much appreciated.

Site Fees
Management is willing to discuss individual cases.

Library
This facility in the O.E. Leisure Centre is run by the Owners. Many thanks for the generous donation of books, DVD's etc. Further donations can be given to committee members or deposited directly in the box provided in the library.

O.E. Pavilion previously Golf Pavilion
is available for functions. Proceeds to go to Craig Tara Charities.

Bowls
Next match scheduled for Saturday 29th August.

Golf Club
Annual Dance and Presentation of Prizes will take place on 24th October. Several good acts to appear. Further details from organisers Tom and Robert.

Maintenance
Points were raised concerning handrails and lighting and these were referred to managment. Those members whose previous requests for improved lighting had been granted declared themselves satisfied with the results.
There is concern that the problem with dog fouling is getting worse. More notices are requested to remind owners of their responsibility in this respect.
Everyone appreciates the work done to provide pleasant picnic areas by the beach but there being no adequate bins means there is a litter problem.

Gas Checks
Please contact Jamiesons on 0141 959 2225

Forthcoming Event
Don't miss the Irish Theme Night (Featuring Wilma's World Famous Irish Stew)
Saturday 1st August at 9.00pm in Turnberry Gardens.
Tickets from Owners Exclusive Reception to be collected on Friday by 5.00pm or Saturday by 2.oopm.

Next Meeting
Sunday 2nd August 12noon Turnberry Gardens

Monday, 14 September 2009

June 2009

The 3rd meeting of 2009 (incorporating the A.G.M) was held on Sunday 7th June at 12noon in Turnberry Gardens.

Committee: W MacNamara, W Harrity, T Hughes, W Millar, S Phelan.

The Chairman opened the meeting and welcomed members.

Abba Dance
General satisfaction with this event, though there are reservations over the suitability of Turnberry Gardens as an Entertainment venue. The main concerns are the difficulty in providing enough seats with a clear view of the stage, the inadequate bar facilities (extra fonts for lager are due to be installed) and security.

Big Night Out
MacDonald Brothers are very popular with all age groups and did not disappoint. This event was also held in Turnberry Gardens so comments were made similar to those noted above.

Licensing Laws
Managment feel the need to remind Owners that only drinks purchased in the entertainment venues may be consumed there.

Library
This facility in the O.E. Leisure Centre is to be run by the Owners. Donations of books will be welcomed.

O.E. Pavilion
(previously Golf Pavilion) is available for functions. Proceeds to go to Craig Tara Charities.

Bowls
Next match scheduled for Saturday 29th August.

Golf Club
Annual Dance and Presentation of Prizes will take place in October on a date still to be finalised. Several good acts to appear. Further details from organisers Tom and Robert.

Maintenance
Various points raised on individual issues and these have been reported to management.

FunBikes
Still some areas of concern mainly regarding the capability of users. Also some good ideas put forward by members for the resolution of these concerns. These have been put forward to management.

Gas Checks
Please contact Jamiesons on 0141 959 2225

A.G.M.
Report and review delivered by the Chairman.
Accounts submitted by the Treasurer were passed by the members present.
The result of the election is that the Committee is as it was.

Forthcoming Event
Don't miss the USA Theme Summer Ball on Independence Day.
Saturday 4th July at 7.30pm in Turnberry Gardens.
Tickets from Owners Exclusive Reception.

Next Meeting
Sunday 5th July - 12 noon - Turnberry Gardens