Issue - meetings

Roy Scott and Brenda Marriott gave a verbal presentation regarding the grant funding application for the Baldock Community Orchestra.

[Note: Prior to the consideration of this item, Councillor Jim McNally made a Declarable Interest as his partner was a member of the Baldock Community Orchestra)

Roy Scott and Brenda Marriott gave a verbal presentation regarding the grant funding application for the Baldock Community Orchestra.

Mr Scott (the Chairman) advised that the Orchestra had started in 2015.  The Orchestra attempted to reach out in the community by encouraging returning musicians, as well as young musicians, to join their ranks.  They had performed at a number of local events, and were hoping that a small group of them would soon to be performing at local Care Homes.

Brenda Marriott (the Treasurer) explained that the Orchestra had a membership of 18-20 musicians, but wished to undertake a publicity campaign to attempt to attract new members, including a prominent advertisement in the Comet advertisement.  She hoped that the Committee would support the Orchestra’s request for grant funding.

After some questions and answers, the Chairman thanked Roy Scott and Brenda Marriott for their presentation.