• Present: Present: Dan Webb (chairman), Mudho Ahmed, Saqib Ahmed, Tony Hewston, Dave Nolder, Phil Noot, Andy Parsons, Murray Scott, Matthew Stevenson, Razaq Ishaq (from ICI Paints)
• Apologies: David Banner, Keith Neave, David Peters, Chris N. Yoxall

Matters Arising

• Annual Dinner, Friday, 24th November: Andy Parsons reported that the event had been a success although the food was not especially good; he promised to give a financial breakdown at the next meeting.
• Indian Barbecue: Dan Webb reported that the £120 of monies outstanding from this event had now been paid in.

Cricket Report

• TVCL AGM: Matthew Stevenson reported that the new structure for 2008 had been approved; otherwise, no major rule changes were passed, but there had been extensive debates on start times, over rates and the points system and it is likely that revised proposals on these subjects will be submitted to the next AGM.
• TCSL AGM: Mudo Ahmed reported that he had attended this meeting on the club's behalf but there were no major changes to report.
• Apathy of 1st XI players: Matthew Stevenson said that he was very worried about the lack of participation in the running of the club of 1st XI players; he asked Saqib Ahmed to continue to try to encourage 1st XI players to join the committee.
• ICI merger: Razaq Ishaq (from ICI Paints) attended the meeting and reported that he expected six or seven ICI players to join the club next season.
• Indoor nets: Tony Hewston and Mandeep Gill (from ICI Paints) are trying to organize some indoor practice sessions for February and March.
• Juniors: Phil Noot reported that he was planning to run six teams in the 2007 season, at Under 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17.

Fixtures Report

• Fixture secretary: Dan Webb reported that Dave Nolder had agreed to take on this position.
• Friendly fixtures: Dan Webb reported that he had filled most of the friendly dates for the 2007 season.
• Clash with softball: Phil Noot reported that the Under 17 fixtures next season will be on Tuesday evenings, which could lead to a potential clash with softball fixtures; Dan Webb asked Phil Noot to discuss this matter with Neil Turner and report back to the next meeting.

Ground Report

• Square and outfield: In the absence of David Banner, there was no report; however, Tony Hewston said that the outfield was still being devastated by moles. Saqib Ahmed said that it was important to get regular ground reports throughout the year.
• Practice facility: Dan Webb reiterated that the practice facility will be completed in March - he confirmed that all the materials had been either purchased or budgeted for, and that the poles would be erected and the matting laid by a work party.

Treasurer's Report

• Annual accounts: Murray Scott presented some provisional accounts to the meeting; he expected to refine them slightly before the AGM.
• Current balance: Murray Scott reported that the current balance was approximately £1400.

Fund Raising Report

• Future events: Andy Parsons reported that the next event was the Quiz Night in February.