MAWS Autumn 2008

On Monday 18 August Metheringham Animal Welfare Supporters group held their AGM in the Scarf and Goggles at Metheringham. This was when all the hard work comes together with the presentation of the cheques to the animal charities. Chairperson, Yvonne Denman welcomed everyone, thanking them for their support over another busy year. Condolences were expressed to Donna Baumber and her family on the sad loss of her father Joe. Vice chairperson Ann Heading swapped her "hat" for a moment and read out the accounts on behalf of Donna. The total monies raised was £5,372.31 which meant £1,337.00 went to each of the four chosen charities. £21.00 went toward our insurance and the remainder into the bank. Well done everyone!

The Secretary / co-ordinator Joyce Muncey reported on a very difficult year with none of the volunteers getting any younger or fitter. Many have not been able to work the hours they used to do. We are short staffed most of the time. To cut a long story short, MAWS must change track and update the event and move with the times to make things easier. So in 2009 the MAWS backbone will be: Table-Top Car / Boot Sales on Saturdays' 4 April, 6 June, 1 August and 3 October. "M/F" 1 to 14 June incl. Saturday 14 November - Christmas Market 2009. Other events will be added to these after all the market research papers come in. Then we can see what the people want and what they think is missing from the village.

Cheque presentation to the Charities: Bunny Heaven - Coleby; Marion's Animal Lodge - Lincoln, Keith's Rescue Dogs - Skegness. Not able to attend were Cats in Need - Sleaford. All expressed their sincere thanks. In some cases the cheque had made it possible to continue their work.

After a short break and photo shoots for the charities the meeting continued with the nominations being read out and all committee members re-elected unopposed. Two extra members were voted in, namely Lorretta and Ray Hammond. Donna Baumber did not stand at this time. Voting sheets were collected and the count began. (All members vote from their second AGM). With each member having four votes and 19 charities to choose from, it is great fun. Ann Heading read out the votes as Hayley Bryan recorded them on a board for all to see. The winners were:- (
1) Donkey Sanctuary - Huttoft,
(2) Halfway Home Dog Rescue - Collingham,
and sharing 3rd place, Northcote Heavy Horse - Near Spilsby and Lincs and Lincoln Retired Greyhound Trust.

All profits raised by MAWS from now until the next AGM in August 2009 will be shared between these four charities. Yvonne expressed everyone's thanks to Pippa and Mark for allowing the AGM to be held at the Scarf and Goggles. The meeting then closed with the raffle.

Sat 6 Oct 10.00 am - 2.00 pm - Garden/outhouse sale - 31 Station Road, Metheringham
Sat 15 November 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Christmas Market, Village Hall, Metheringham - Giant Tombola / Large Raffle and all the usual "Goodies"

Raffle and tombola prizes are still wanted all year round please - also jewellery, broken or not.

For more details contact Joyce Muncey on 01526 321436.