Nine members were present at the October meeting of Carew Community Council. The chairman also welcomed two members of the Carew Senior Citizens Committee, who were at the meeting to seek advice on a matter relating to age eligibility. With the community now expanding, there may be a problem accommodating all the senior members of the parish at the annual Christmas Dinner (this year to be held on November 25). The lower limit for age eligibility is 65 for men and 60 for women and, following considerable discussion, it was agreed that men and women be allowed to attend once they attain these ages along with their partners, irrespective of the age of the partner. It was agreed to restrict numbers to 100. Definite confirmations of attendance were to be obtained prior to the event. Discussion also ensued regarding changing the format, e.g. buffet, high tea or two sittings, but it was felt that the hot food format should be kept. Raising the qualifying lower age limit was also discussed, but not pursued. Clarification was to be sought from PALC on one issue and it was proposed that an explanatory letter be sent to age qualifying households The two members of the Senior Citizens Committee then left the meeting. It was proposed that a donation be made towards the cost of funding the dinner.
MATTERS ARISING
A quotation for three signs to be erected at the three entrances to Carew playing field was received. Little Freestone: It was agreed to send a further letter to Pembrokeshire County Council regarding this matter.
PLANNING
Replacement garage, Newton Croft, Whitehill, Cresselly - no comments or objections. New dwelling, Plot 17, Sageston Fields, Sageston - no comments or objections.
CORRESPONDENCE
Commission for Older People in Wales - draft regulations: No comments. Milton Marsh Nature Walk: It was agreed to include this area in the community council's insurance portfolio. Pembrokeshire Virtual Museum website: A letter was received from Pembrokeshire County Council regarding a joint initiative between PCC and Carlow County Council in Ireland. This initiative allows people from all over the world to find out about heritage and culture in Pembrokeshire. The support of communities for this project was asked for and all agreed to accede to this request. The community council's Christmas Dinner will take place on December 14 at the Carew Inn.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
The following requests were received from councillors: to chase up the traffing calming measures at Redberth; to ask for a dustbin for the play area by the river in Redberth; to ask for two village signs at Carew Newton and two at West Williamston, the absence of which came to light during the recent bulb planting. A letter of thanks was to be sent to Carew Youth Club, thanking them for taking part in the recent bulb planting. Thank you letters were also to go to Clr. Gibby for taking over the Luncheon Club; to Mrs Brenda Waters for running it until now; and to Carew Inn for providing such excellent meals for the Luncheon Club. Christmas festivities: The date for the turning on of the Christmas tree lights at Carew Memorial Hall Car park was confirmed as December 8. A decision regarding fireworks would be made nearer the time. Refreshments would be available. Precept: The question of the precept was to be put on the agenda for the next meeting. Flooding: The high tides had flooded Milton Recreation Park eight times in the last few weeks. It was agreed to ask Pembrokeshire County Council and the Environment Agency for their observations on any sampling and recording of levels taken during this time. Hedges: It was agreed to ask for trimming of hedges along the road from Milton to avoid obscuring the view of the castle, and to further chase up the inspection of the dry stone walls. River debris: Welsh Water were to be asked to attend to the river at Carew Cheriton, which was clogged with debris and in danger of flooding the Paddock Walk. Next meeting: The next meeting will be held on November 9 at 7 pm.