Fireworks Committee Meeting Notes 31st July 2024
Caythorpe & Frieston Fireworks Saturday 2nd November 2024
Notes of meeting held Wednesday 31st July 2024
Present
Andy Crawley, Simon Farr, Sean Topley
Finances
Parish Clerk reports that there is £437.42 held in the earmarked firework account after the deposit of £750 has been paid for this year’s display.
Suggestions for Improvement
Soup to be added as a food option together with mushy peas and mint to accompany baked potatoes served with beans and/ or cheese, hot dogs and burgers. Simon stated that he and Kim will deal with all of the catering.
Interval – discussion took place regarding whether or not there should be an interval. It was decided to review nearer the time depending on weather.
Sound system – Was not loud enough in parts of the field last year. AC to speak with Playing Field Chair to see if the volume can be increased, and how the speakers should be positioned for maximum effect. ST to speak with friend to investigate possibility of borrowing some additional equipment.
Posters – SF will speak with his contacts to try and get the posters from last year reproduced but omitting the sparklers and amending “Free entry” to “Entry by donation”
Generator for Lighting – AC to speak with Playing Field chair to ascertain if the generator can be borrowed for lighting purposes. Alternatively investigate battery operated lighting (AC)
Gazebo to be provided outside Pavilion kitchen door to accommodate tea and coffee vending and supplies for volunteers.
It was noticed that the Sports and Social Club had difficulty coping with demand last year. Investigation into possibility of scouts providing a stall selling water and cold drinks and crisps, possibly sited in a gazebo outside. (AC)
Ice cream van and toffee apple vendor to be booked (AC)
Fireworks
Galaxy booked for 2nd November Cost to be ascertained (JB)
Music – JB to investigate with Galaxy if they can do this at reasonable cost or if JB can provide as last year.
Interval – see above
Bigger display – not thought necessary, particularly if there is no interval.
Committee
As attending plus Jonathan Betts, Kim Farr, Neil Macer
Responsibilities
Spomsorship – SF but AC will approach Mid UK
Publicity – SF / KF
Field Set UP – AC
Fireworks – JB
Licences – AC
Bucket Collectors – AC
Security – AC
Car Parking – AC
Volunteer well being – AC to arrange with scouts
Catering – SF
Equipment purchase – AC
Field Clean up – AC
Gazebo clear away – AC
First Aid – AC to arrange via PGL
PA system – AC, JB, ST – see above
Sports and Social Liaison – AC, KF
Playing Field Liaison – AC
Volunteers
AC has some volunteers and will appeal for more.
Equipment
AC – lighting (entrances and gazebos and barrier on field)_
AC – buckets and torches
AC - Power outlets.
Licences / Notifications
TENS – AC via Social Club
Music - JB