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Posted by politebirder (U4482231) on Thursday, 5th February 2009
Who is the Clerk? David asked Neil if he would take the minutes tonight; is the Clerk ill?
Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:21 GMT, in reply to politebirder in message 1
The last we heard the clerk is Aunty Chris.
, in reply to message 2.
Posted by Cautious The Precious (U13709486) on Thursday, 5th February 2009
Do you think that Aunty Chris is dead but nobody has mentioned it?
Something said about " Derek being away " so David was taking the chair,
perhaps David usually takes notes.
Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:49 GMT, in reply to Honeysuckle Woodbine in message 4
No, it's the job of the clerk to take notes and the clerk is an appointed position, not an elected one (David was elected).
I was shocked by David's request - as if Neil actually knows how to write!!
Some comment was made as to why Christine wasn't there, but the reason hasn't lodged in my brain so can't tell you what it was.
It is Christine, absent from the meeting because of a cold.
Wasn't Haydn Evans (Pat's uncle) the first parish clerk to be named on air? Later it was Mrs Antrobus iirc, wasn't it Col. Danby at one time....?
Yes.
"The Archers The official companion" Wm Smethurst 1985
has this snapshot of history:
/Parish/ /Council/ (Elected 1983, due for re-election in 19870).
CHAIRMAN: Colonel Danby
MEMBERS: Peggy Archer, Jack Woolley, Jean Harvey, Dorothy Adamson, Christine Barford, tony Archer.
The post of clerk has been left unfilled since Haydn Evans left the parish.
/Parochial/ /Church/ /Council/ (Elected yearly, between easter and 30th April)
CHURCHWARDENS: Jill Archer, Tom Forrest
MEMBERS: Jean Harvey, Carol tregorran, Brian Aldridge, Derek Fletcher.
The vacancy caused by the death of Laura Archer has been filled by Phil Archer.
Then there are members of the Village Hall committee, the Bellringing Team, The Bull Darts Team, The Cricket Team, WRVS organiser, CofE Children's Society, Young Conservatives committee member (guess who) Borchester CND (another guess who) and short-time Treasurer of the Country and Western Club (asked to resign).
oops.
due for re-election in 1987
Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:51 GMT, in reply to RosieT in message 10
/Parish/ /Council/ (Elected 1983, due for re-election in 19870).Â
I wouldn't have rated the democratic credentials of this lot, but extending your period of office by /this/ much does seem a teeny bit OTT.
to mike .... in message 12
[haughtily]
I have corrected my error, and am off to put a potato in the microwave(if that's o.k. with you0
, in reply to message 13.
Posted by Afan Argoll (U11565445) on Saturday, 7th February 2009
Is that safe.....? Don't they explode........?
Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:18 GMT, in reply to Afan Argoll in message 14
No, 14 minutes, just as good as the oven. (Metal content makes things explode in the microwave, so just don't stick a skewer through it, like I used to do for oven done ones.)
Thanks Mike, this was based on a memory from 1986 of a crackling potato - but this was wrapped in foil, which may be significant....
Very significant.
We do ours in the microwave. Stab them a few times with a fork to let the expanding air/steam escape, wrap or cover with a bit of kitchen roll.
Then finish them off for five minutes in a hot oven to crisp up the jackets.
Lovely.
I'm afraid I remain deeply suspicious, but thanks anyway.....
As one whose first jacket potato was done in the embers of a bonfire, even an electric oven seems like cheating....
, in reply to message 17.
Posted by Cautious The Precious (U13709486) on Monday, 9th February 2009
We do ours in the microwave. Stab them a few times with a fork to let the expanding air/steam escape, wrap or cover with a bit of kitchen roll.
Then finish them off for five minutes in a hot oven to crisp up the jackets.Â
Correct.
One large potato, stabbed and wrapped in kitchen towel, in the MW for 7 minutes, then into a hot oven (sans kitchen towel) for 5 to 10 minutes.
.... but how long does it take to heat up the oven?
n reply to Afan Argoll in message 20
We have a combination microwave/oven. He chose it because it has a "Frozen Pizza" setting, and he was thinking of Ruth, of course. (Also Baked potato setting, which crisps the potatoes. 12 minutes.
, in reply to message 17.
Posted by taddydogman (U13374770) on Tuesday, 10th February 2009
Thanks Keri for the baked potato recipe. I shall surprise my wife with it this evening.
To return to the original thread, namely the position of parish clerk, I wonder whether at the age of 77 Christine is a little old for the position. It is after all a paid post and the incumbent has to keep abreast with all developments affecting local government responsibilities and procedures. This often involves attendance at courses. Contrary to what some people in my own parish at least think, the clerk has to do far more than just take the minutes of meetings, issue papers to councillors in advance, deal with queries from the public etc. Even in a small parish it's quite demanding work.
, in reply to message 22.
Posted by Afan Argoll (U11565445) on Tuesday, 10th February 2009
They've been advertising for a lot of these lately in my home area - seems to be a couple of days per week, I think. Or maybe the work is that bit more in an area served by a unitary authority and hence no district councils (whereas Ambridge still has South Borsetshire district I think.....?)
, in reply to message 22.
Posted by Keri Davies (U2219620) on Wednesday, 11th February 2009
I think that's a fair point, although I'm sure there are many people in their latter 70s who would say it's just the job for an active and otherwise retired person.
I'll discuss it with my colleagues.
, in reply to message 20.
Posted by Sutton Wolf (U13804227) on Wednesday, 11th February 2009
I use an oil/water spray before putting in the oven to get that crispy skin.
, in reply to message 25.
Posted by Afan Argoll (U11565445) on Wednesday, 11th February 2009
With all this trouble being taken, I hope the crispy skins are actually EATEN!! (The skins seem to be discarded at the side in an unsettlingly large percentage of cases in my experience).
I would like to try the bonfire ember method again btw. Never tasted anything similar again until attending a Fijian lovu event in the autumn....
, in reply to message 26.
Posted by Lemon Sabotage (U9577550) on Thursday, 12th February 2009
I wish you hadn't told us that, Afan (never noticed it myself).
I don't think I'll be ordering Potato Skins as a starter in a restaurant again anytime soon...
, in reply to message 26.
Posted by Keri Davies (U2219620) on Thursday, 12th February 2009
>I hope the crispy skins are actually EATEN!
Gosh yes. I understand that the most nutritious part is right under the skin.
, in reply to message 28.
Posted by taddydogman (U13374770) on Thursday, 12th February 2009
Absolutely right, Keri. The skins are probably the best part, for a number of reasons. And I tried your recipe out on my wife (and myself of course) and I must say it was delicious.
, in reply to message 22.
Posted by Leaping Badger (U3587940) on Friday, 13th February 2009
Is that like delaying supper?
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