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TREASURER’S REPORT – Website – 3rd January-3rd February 2021 – Mick reported 37 new users and a total of 44 people active. The age profile is 75% between ages 18 and 44 and 25% over age 45. Viewings have originated from China, United States and the UK and now total 452 for the period. Mick will issue an updated website during February 2021. Facebook – SGRA page is live and is running well and there are 75 followers, with the photographs attracting particular interest. Mick can circulate our Facebook page by email. Finances - we currently have £706.28. Recent expenses have been £26.60 for printing of the newsletter and flier, £7.50 for the website domain and £42 for annual website management.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS – Mick will email thanks to Helen Fitzpatrick for forwarding her weekly residents’ update from our Councillors. Could we link this weekly update to our website? Problems with logging onto Zoom have hopefully been resolved. How Well Do You Know Coventry in Newsletter No.27 – this is a plaque commemorating the Architect Sir Donald Gibson and is located in the Upper Precinct. Several members had enjoyed walks in the area around the new bridge over the A45. The footpath was reported to be good with a facility for cyclists. Newsletter January 2021 – John A thanked everyone who had helped with delivery. Due to very little response, the future of the newsletter is being considered. The compilers have advised they are unable to continue. We need to re-consider the necessity for the newsletter, bearing in mind it is the only contact SGRA has with members who do not have access to the internet. Alternative methods of communication were discussed, e.g., Facebook, Facetime and Whatsapp, etc. Members were asked to consider the options, perhaps discuss these with neighbours and report back to our March meeting. Peace Field A45 – during alterations to the property adjoining the field, a hedge has been destroyed. Mick has reported this to the Council. Mick has been approached by Paul Curtis, Coventry Cultural Champion, suggesting we provide material for a photographic display at the Animal Pound during the course of the War Memorial Park’s centenary celebrations. Website December 2020 contained a quiz and Mick asked members to forward their answers to him.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING – Thursday 4th March 2021 at 7.30 p.m.