Issue - meetings

Karen Forsdike gave a verbal presentation regarding the grant funding application for the Merry Go Round Under 5s.

{Note:  Prior to the consideration of this item, Councillor Michael Muir made a Declarable Interest in view of his role as a Governor of Hartsfield School, on whose land the Merry Go Round Under 5s is situated.]

Karen Forsdike gave a verbal presentation regarding the grant funding application for the Merry Go Round Under 5s.

Karen Forsdike advised that she was the volunteer Chair of the Merry Go Round Pre-School and Nursery, which was started 30 years ago by 2 Baldock mothers, and which was based in the grounds of Hartsfield School.  Most of the children attending the Pre-School and Nursery were from Baldock, although some came from Weston and others from the eastern side of Letchworth Garden City.

Karen Forsdike stated that the grant request was for £880 to assist with the provision of a fruit/vegetable and garden area for the children, for both sensory and educational reasons.  Funds of £350 had already been raised by the Pre-School/Nursery.

After some questions and answers, the Chairman thanked Karen Forsdike for her presentation.