Towards the end of last year there was a mass exodus of officers and committee members of both committees, along with the bar staff, and the then vice-chairman of the CCA, Mr Ray Thompson, called together the remaining committee members plus a few interested volunteers and a committee responsible for both organisations was formed. After a few initial hiccups this has seemed to be working out reasonably well and it has been suggested that this may be the way forward for the future. In the past there has often been tension between the two organisations and although they work to a common cause there has sometimes been a 'them and us' feeling in evidence. Hopefully the time has come when the two can combine and work as one unit to the benefit of all. A new constitution is in the process of being drawn up and a special open meeting to discuss this and to which all are invited is to be held on Wednesday, 7th May at 8.00pm in the Village Hall. Please try to make it. We will publish the agenda in the May Marlpit.

The plans for the disabled access alterations to the building are in hand and a great deal of money will be needed to complete the work. Ray Thompson is at present applying for grants in every direction. If you can help in any way we will be happy to hear from you.

With the loss of the bar staff Mr Richard Kellett kindly offered to take over the running of the bar and did a fine job for us. Thank you Richard. Richard has now moved on to a new job and we all wish him the very best. Our new bar lady is Beverley who will

make you welcome on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Membership is due on Tuesday, 1st April (£3 only) and membership envelopes will be available at the bar.

Membership Night, with music and food, will be held on Saturday, 12th April when you are invited to come and join, we do hope you will come.

J Elvin