- Joint Annual Report
For 2009
The Churchwardens have responsibility for law and order within the Church buildings and churchyard and are primarily responsible for the movable possessions of the Church. We also have a principal concern to ensure that records are kept of works carried out on and in the Church building.
As part of the maintenance of the church building following the quinquennial inspection in 2007, the gutters and down pipes were repainted and the drains cleared of debris. Starting in June, the Birmingham City Council (sub-contractors Quadron) took over responsibility for the maintenance of the entire churchyard, instead of just the rear section. This includes mowing, weeding and caring for trees and shrubs.
A 3KW infrared heater has been purchased to provide local heating for occasions when heating the entire church is not appropriate, and a new dishwasher has been obtained. Most of the tasks recommended by the Security Group have been carried out. A second phase is about to start which will include improvements to the churchyard that are also being discussed by the Hospitality Group, and the addition of intruder alarms and CCTV cameras to the church building for which quotations have been obtained.
Plans are being drawn up to extend the Garden of Remembrance as we are running out of room for the burial of ashes.
A project to replace the bells has been initiated (see separate report).
Ecclesiastical Insurance carried out an inspection and made the following recommendations:
All of these have either been carried out, or are being planned, some at considerable cost. Relevant Diocesan authority has been obtained to refurbish the choir vestry and creche and install new toilets and kitchen in the Piggott Room.
Many people have helped with regular tasks in and around the church. More help is always welcome. Our particular thanks go to Sheila Perks for her tireless work in keeping the church clean. We are grateful also to those on the rota who count and bank the collections weekly. As always, we are greatly indebted to everyone on the sidespersons rota, and to those who deputise for us throughout the year (Chris Andrew, Liz Blakey, Jeff Isaacs, Harry Rawlings, Glyn Samuel), making life a lot easier than it would otherwise be.
John Dowell and Jan MillerChurchwardens’ Report to the St. Anne’s APCM, 25th April 2010
We are pleased once again to announce that the fabric of our buildings remain in good order.
We are grateful that little work has been required through the year to maintain the buildings in good condition.
We have had replaced the electronic control gear for several of the interior lights in the church which had failed.
We have relocated the receivers for the radio microphones in church, resulting in a more reliable signal at the foot of the chancel steps. We have also worked to improve the performance of the induction loop system.
We have provided additional power outlets to the bell-ringing chamber and bell-chamber.
We have continued the phased refurbishment of the hall. Both the ladies and gents toilets have now been redecorated and improved, along with redecoration of the porch and the council room. It is our intention to move onto the main hall in due course. The hall continues to be both an amenity for our community and a vital source of income to the church.
We would like to pass on our thanks to all those who have helped in the care of the church and hall.
John Gray and Graham Hindley (Churchwardens)Coming into its third year and at the time of writing this report, the 22nd issue of Moseley Chimes was released and the 23rd issue planned! Moseley Chimes is the monthly magazine aimed at the congregations across the Benefice at St Mary’s and St Anne’s.
The planning for the magazine is by the editorial team consisting of The Revd Rosemary Donovan, Mark Simons (Editor), Craig Donovan (Assistant Editor), Jenny Allen, Eric Dwyer, Janet Thorne and Amy Watson. We are still looking for people to be part of the editorial team from both St Mary’s and St Anne’s. As over the years, the magazine is constantly improving and we are always pleased to hear how people have enjoyed the magazine, and also we like to listen to people about aspects of the magazine that they feel could be improved, so please pass them on! Our main aim is to communicate to all members at St Mary’s and St Anne’s about the thriving life of both churches. We also aim to give an insight into the activities, deepen faith and encourage participating in events and life of both of our churches. There are still lots to develop and feedback from you is always valued!
A consistent problem that I face is the deadline not being adhered to which can be disruptive to both me and to the timetable of completing the magazine in 1-3 days and sending it to be proofread. It can then be sent to the printers with good time to be printed for release.
I would like to encourage you to take a subscription for the year (at only £6) and to continue reading Moseley Chimes. I look forward articles of news, interest, puzzles and photos for the Chimes People page! Finally I would like to express my thanks to everyone who is involved, contributed and read Moseley Chimes, and for the continued support!
Mark Simons, Editor of Moseley Chimes moseleychimes@yahoo.co.uk