Cardiff Transport Preservation Group

Abridged Minutes of 2008 AGM

The AGM took place at County Hall, Cardiff Bay on Wednesday 16 Jan 2008

The meeting opened at 1945 with 28 members present.

Chairman’s report:

Rallies:

2007 rallies at Barry and Merthyr were a great success, both bigger and better than previous events.  Thanks were given to all those who helped make a success of these events.  The Merthyr Rally went particularly well and a good report was given by stall holders. Sponsorship was given by 6060 Coaches of Merthyr and trips to the Brecon Mountain Railway and other destinations were well received. Some car club exhibitors left due to not liking the parking arrangements and we hope to address this problem next time.

The provisional date for the 2008 Barry Festival of Transport is Sunday 8^th June.

Website:

The CTPG website continues to draw in new members and also enquiries on transport related matters. Group membership passed  the 70 mark in 2007.  The site is updated frequently and is a good advertising tool for group activities It is planned to expand this roll.

Rallies attended:

Seven rallies were attended during 2007 with average takings at our stall of £400 with photos being the best sellers. More photos are required to boost our takings and thus increase our funds.

Evening Bus Trips:

Four bus trips were undertaken during 2007, with attractive vehicles and better routes culminating in a pub visit, which seems to go down very well!  More planned for 2008 season!

Monthly Meetings:

Well supported with an average of 25 members and friends

Newsletter/Magazine:

Improving, with more members submitting articles for publication. Please keep them coming.

Work Progressing on Vehicles:

Vehicles MoT’d during 2007 were Bristol Lodekka TAX235, Leyland Atlantean EDW68D, Bristol LHL  OJD45R.

Three buses acquired from Cardiff Bus (see items in this Newsletter)

Financial Report: (submitted by Treasurer Paul Hamley)

Opening Balance (1/1/07)                   £3547.23

Income                                                £9983.23

Expenditure                                        £8901.15

Closing Balance (31/12/07)                £4629.90

Election of committee members for 2008:

See inner front cover for details of officers elected for 2008.

Glyn Bowen was thanked for his long service to the group after standing down as Membership Secretary.

Vehicle Storage:

Cardiff 368 and 532, Bustler and Aberdare 14 stored at Bonvilston

Cardiff 512 at Brent Thomas yard for repairs

Cardiff 497 being prepared for repaint and MoT at Bonvilston.

Western Welsh 1518 (tow-bus) at Bonvilston ( rallied during 2007 season)

Newport 68  mechanically repaired and running but needs some more interior work to complete.  At Bonvilston

Caerphilly UDC 3  LNY903 stored at Consett, Co. Durham.

Red & White TAX235 needs attention. At Bonvilston.

Cardiff  587 stored at Hereford. Needs set of red vinyl seats also body and mechanical repairs.

Jones 889AAX  MoT due. Good order, hand brake needs adjustment.

Western Welsh 856 Leyland Tiger PS1 still undergoing rebuild at Scottish Vintage Bus Museum.

Western Welsh 678  LKG678 AEC Regent V stored Hereford.

Cardiff 434  open top Guy Arab V awaiting collection at National Museum Storage Centre.

The future, Barry Depot:

6 year lease has been offered. Sponsorship for depot refit hoped for by W.A.G.

Yard at Bonvilston may be retained.

Newsletter:

Cost of newsletter production was discussed and the Chairman suggested that a Laser Printer be purchased as this would aid costs in the long term and improve efficiency and quality of the production.  After general discussion it was felt by the membership that the committee should obtain costs, a laser vis-à-vis ink jet and if cost effective, a laser printer should be purchased.

The Newsletter editor suggested that the newsletter publication date be brought forward one month to February 2008 and thereafter every three months. This was accepted.

A member suggested that the newsletter could be e-mailed to those who expressed the desire. Or it may be possible to include it on our website.

Subscriptions:

Subscriptions remain unchanged for 2008 at £15 per annum for adults

Meeting Closed at 2100.