Laggan Opportunity and Amenity Fund. (LOAF)
Annual General Meeting. 17 August 26. 7.30pm
in
Machrihanish Village Hall
Present: John Armour (convener), Valerie Nimmo (secretary/treasurer) Elizabeth McTaggart, Maureen Bell, Iain Russell, Angus Nimmo, Dorothy McKeegan, Stuart Carson, Sheena Robertson, Sandra Mathieson , Julie Merriefield, Mike Peacock, Robert Westerman
Apologies: Jan Nimmo, Ewan McDonald
Minutes of 27 May 25 Approved proposed by E. McTaggart, seconded by M.Peacock
Convener’s report.
Previously circulated by email, was reviewed and approved, proposed by V Nimmo, seconded by EMcT J Armour thanked Anne Stewart for her donations from the sale of her knitwear, also Elizabeth McTaggart, Sheena Robertson, Jan Nimmo and Paul Barnham for their work with the children of Drumlemble Primary School.
Treasurer’s report:
Previously circulated by email, was reviewed and approved, proposed by Maureen Bell. seconded by Sandra Mathieson.
Agreement to raise membership to £10.00pa. VN to send out Bank details.
Election of Office Bearers:
Convener – John Armour
Vice Convener – Cameron McLellan
Secretary/Treasurer – Valerie Nimmo
Minute Secretary – Elizabeth McTaggart
Representatives to Medieval Kintyre Sub-Group – V Nimmo, E McTaggart, J Nimmo, M Peacock
Trustees:
Sarah Livingstone has resigned as a Trustee.
John Armour, Valerie Nimmo, Sandra Mathieson, Elizabeth McTaggart continue in post.
Mike Peacock was proposed by E. McTaggart and seconded by M.Bell.
LOAF Constitution should be reviewed and updated.
Update on Progress
Valerie Nimmo presented a slide show on the developments that have already taken place, and the difficulties in proceeding, particularly in relation to legal agreements between Argyll and Bute Council and the Mediaeval Kintyre group (KKCPA/LOAF).
Without these agreements, funding will not be available from HES.
Recent meetings between ABC’s senior legal representative and Mediaeval Kintyre’s representatives seem to be offering a way out of the deadlock.
Drumlemble School Project
E. McTaggart and S.Robertson outlined a project they have been involved in with Drumlemble Primary School.
The work included: practical art and craft work, site visits to Saddell Abbey and Campbeltown Cross (contemporary with Kilkivan), and historical information on these sites. Jan Nimmo and Paul Barham also delivered part of the programme. They were all impressed by the enthusiasm of the pupils for the project.
A vote of thanks to Valerie Nimmo was issued by John Armour for all the sterling work she has done to keep the project focused.
