MARLOW & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF TRADE & COMMERCE

MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING HELD AT

CHEZ GERRARD RESTAURANT

MONDAY 19^TH APRIL 2010 – 6PM

There were  29 members present.

 

Welcome by Annie Mulady – Vice President of the Chamber

 

Minutes of last meeting – signed as a true record

 

Presentation of Prize – April Fool Trail - the Vice President presented the first prize of a large jar of sweets, donated by “Beehive” - retailer in Spittal Street. The prize went to Ellie, Samuel and Noah Towers-Goodman. A photo was taken for the web site and the press. 2^nd prize (voucher from Mekong Boutique) goes to the Kebtane Family of Windsor and 3^rd prize (gift from Mekong Boutique) goes to Sara Helin of Marlow.  An entry had been received from a family from Milton Keynes who had come to join in the trail.

 

Chez Gerrard - A short presentation was then given by Emily of Chez  Gerrard.

 

First Responders -A short presentation was given by Graham Innes of First Responders who gave details of the way this organisation was set up and the speed at which they can arrive at an incident to give help, which saves many lives. The cost of their equipment is great and if members would like to donate they should contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Web site - Andy McCready, President, requested anyone interested in tendering for the ongoing development and updating of the Chamber web site to contact Jo Braybrooke (Secretary) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

 

Flower Beds - The Vice President gave details of flower beds still requiring sponsorship. These are:

 

2 round beds outside Zizzi’s                                          £200. each plus VAT

1 flower bed outside chemist/Fegos (High St)           £390. plus VAT

1 flower bed outside Dean St. car park                        £460 plus VAT

 

If interested in sponsoring please contact Jo Braybrooke on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

A.O.B.

The Vice President  was pleased to announce that so far 14 businesses had signed up for the Virtual Tour of Marlow. Anyone requiring further details should contact Duncan Curtis on www.estatevue.com/platform/uk/marlow/

 

The Vice President informed the meeting that members might get an e-mail asking them to confirm their subscription - it is not a scam it is the Chamber cleansing the website and ensuring the information is correct and with no duplications.

 

The Secretary thanked the Chamber for their participation in signing the petition for the maintenance of Marlow Bridge. 1000 signatures had been received and she was pleased to announce that Bucks County Council had today announced that £60,000 had been found towards this project. However there was some doubt as to the full cost of repairs etc. and the petition would be presented  to BCC on Thursday by Cllr. Richard Scott.

 

The meeting closed at 6.45pm

This was followed by the kind hospitality of Chez Gerrard

Next meeting – May 17^th – Compleat Angler Hotel