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30 2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	28 </style><title>Report to Area Meeting from the Future of Victoria Terrace Working GroupDRAFT: contains contributions received through 17/5</title></head><body style="font-family: DejaVu Sans, Arial; background: rgb(254,250,246)">
28 0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	29 <div style="text-align: center">
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	30 <h1>Report to Area Meeting from the Future of Victoria Terrace Working Group</h1>
30 2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	31 <h1><span style="color: red">DRAFT: contains contributions received through 17/5</span></h1>
31 eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	32 <div class="byline">Alison Burnley, Madeleine Harding, Phil Lucas, Brian Mayes,
32 c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	33 Laurie Naumann,
31 eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	34 Eileen Schott, Henry S. Thompson</div>
32 c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	35 <div class="byline">1 June 2009</div>
28 0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	36 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	37
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	38 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	39 <h2>1. Background and Introduction: The remit of the Working Group</h2>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	40 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	41 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	42 <h2>2. Executive summary of work and conclusions</h2>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	43 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	44 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	45 <h2>3. The past</h2>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	46 <div>
30 2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	47 <h4>3.1. Origins</h4>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	48 <p><i>Why did we come to Victoria Terrace?</i></p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	49
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	50 <p>We moved to 7, Victoria Terrace from
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	51 premises at 28 Stafford Street
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	52 some 20 years ago. The Meeting was growing and we needed more space.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	53
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	54 <p>The Meeting Room at Stafford Street was upstairs with no lift
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	55 so access was a problem. It was an L-shaped room which made it difficult to sit
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	56 in a circle as in 7, Victoria Terrace and you could get "lost" in the L-shape
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	57 and could not hear or see the rest of the meeting.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	58
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	59 <p>The coffee room was a bit of a squash</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	60
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	61 <p>The children were in the basement in 3
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	62 small rooms. The young people were like sardines in the smallest room. The
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	63 créche was at the front of the building and the 5-12s at the back---neither
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	64 room was very big and very little room for storage.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	65
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	66 <p>There was lack of office space.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	67
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	68 <p>Letting possibilities were minimal and the
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	69 Meeting House was not open to all during the week.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	70 <p><b>Still to come:</b> Cost of 7VT and its refit</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	71 <p><i>What have we gained from the move?</i></p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	72
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	73 <p>We have considerably more space at 7 Victoria Terrace</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	74
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	75 <p>We have a beautiful meeting room that is
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	76 light and airy and creates a feeling of calm and the sense that it is a place
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	77 of worship.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	78
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	79 <p>There are rooms that can be let out</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	80
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	81 <p>The Meeting House is in a central position
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	82 in the city, which means it is accessible to lots of people. Disabled access is
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	83 more difficult at present with the nearby building work going on.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	84
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	85 <p>The position also offers lots of
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	86 possibilities for Quaker outreach and for the Meeting House to be a Quaker
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	87 centre.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	88
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	89 <p>There is plenty of space for coffee and tea
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	90 after Meeting for Worship on a Sunday and for lunch as well.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	91
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	92 <p>There are also quiet areas for sitting and
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	93 talking</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	94
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	95 <p>There is space for a good-sized library.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	96
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	97 <p>The children's space is improved although
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	98 the créche is rather dark and small and out of the way but other spaces are
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	99 quite flexible.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	100
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	101 <p>In the past the young people have used the
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	102 youth café at 6 Victoria
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	103 Terrace which provided a good opportunity for local community building.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	104
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	105 <p>Very recently we have acquired access to
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	106 the Scottish wild life garden in Johnston Terrace. This is very welcome for all
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	107 but particularly for the children---a garden opens up lots of possibilities for
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	108 fun and learning.</p>
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0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	110 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	111 <h4>3.2. Building structure</h4>
30 2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	112 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	113 The building was in quite a poor state when it was purchased by the Monthly Meeting. Apart from the internal re-fitting described in 3.1 above, substantial repair work had to be undertaken to repair badly weathered sandstone on the exterior and some roof repairs were also necessary. Urgent repair to stonework was necessary in 2007-8 to make the building safe and opportunity was taken, while the scaffolding was in place, to do general stonework improvement with a view to preventing the need for further such work for the next 20 years or so.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	114 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	115 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	116 <i>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	117 [Insert room plans from publicity leaflet]
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	118 </i>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	119 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	120 <ul>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	121 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	122 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	123 The second floor <b>Meeting Room</b> and its lobby are substantially unchanged, except for redecoration, since 1988. Ceiling-mounted fluorescent light fittings started to fail during the early 2000s and were difficult to access for maintenance because of their height from the floor. They were replaced in 2006 by suspended fittings, a year or so after the room was redecorated and re-carpeted. The hearing loop system was upgraded in 2003 with the installation of four suspended microphones.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	124 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	125 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	126 The high <b>roof space</b> above the Meeting Room was largely uninsulated and had been very difficult to access (except by pigeons, whose leavings littered the floor). This was remedied in 2004 with the installation of a hatch from the lobby, a fixed steel ladder above the suspended ceiling height and an inspection platform. Some strengthening work was done to the beams, which have a large and fragile span, the area was cleaned and blown recycled paper insulation was put in (2007). The roof space cannot be used for storage because it lacks the necessary structural strength.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	127 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	128 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	129 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	130 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	131 The first floor <b>Hall</b> had served as a gym during the Boys Brigade years and, except for redecoration, was substantially unchanged when we upgraded the building. Ceiling-hung scaffold bars for the suspension of theatre lighting and curtains were installed in 1995, from which theatre loudspeakers are also hung, with a transverse bar, wired for lighting, added some years later. The blue and yellow colour scheme of 1988 was replaced by a two-tone green scheme in 1997, when some of the wooden wall-barring, a gym feature, was removed, and this was replaced in turn by a neutral buff colour scheme in 2008, when a storage cupboard was added in the passage linking this room to the Library.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	132 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	133 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	134 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	135 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	136 The <b>Library</b> has been largely unchanged during the past 20 years apart from twice being redecorated and once re-carpeted. A decorative stained glass window has been added, given by Nancy Selkirk in memory of John, her husband, and made by their son.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	137 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	138 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	139 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	140 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	141 Little was spent on the <b>Kitchen</b> when the building was purchased and, if it is to continue to be used to prepare food for public consumption, it is now in need of significant upgrading to meet current food hygiene regulations. The commercial dishwasher has been replaced once and a domestic gas cooker replaced by a second commercial gas cooker. Electric water heating has been replaced by a through-flow gas water heater.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	142 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	143 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	144 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	145 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	146 The <b>Bow Room</b>, accessed from the foyer by a corridor (with two steps) and with its own outside door to Upper Bow, was, for the first 20 years of Quaker ownership, let to charities (most recently International Voluntary Service) for office hours use, with the Monthly Meeting retaining the right to use it in the evenings and at weekends. It was redecorated and re-carpeted in 2002. IVS, who rented the room at considerably less than its commercial value, moved out in 2008 when the room became available for meeting use throughout the week.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	147 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	148 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	149 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	150 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	151 Little has been done to the double <b>Crèche</b> room on the first floor, except for redecoration. This is awkward of access, through a narrow corridor which leads off the kitchen and can only otherwise be accessed from the tenement common stair. There is a lavatory off the corridor between the kitchen and this room.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	152 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	153 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	154 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	155 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	156 There are <b>two mezzanine floors</b> (not shown in the plans) in a flat-roofed extension behind the main building. The upper of these, above first floor level, houses <b>toilets</b>. The women's toilets, which house two lavatory cubicles and two wash hand-basins, were upgraded in 1996. There is one small lavatory room for men. The lower floor has one toilet room with a single lavatory and hand-basin (and for much of the 20 years housed the washing machine). Adjacent to this is a <b>small room</b>, known as the teenagers' room during early Quaker occupation, when there were a number of teenagers in the Meeting. This is now known as Room 5 and is used mostly for one-to-one meetings; it can accommodate only four or five at most.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	157 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	158 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	159 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	160 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	161 The <b>Foyer</b> (also not shown in the plans) is fairly spacious, but its adaptability is inhibited by two structural pillars. The original entrance to this space, when it was a shop under the
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	162 Original
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	163 Secession
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	164 Church
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	165 , was in its present position under the Victoria Terrace arches. At some point in the twentieth century, this had been made into a window and a new entrance made on the Upper Bow elevation. When the decision was taken in 2002 to make the building wheelchair-accessible, it proved impossible to ramp this entrance, so the original entrance was re-opened and a stone ramp installed on the terrace. At the same time, the foyer was completely refurbished and redecorated, with the installation of a seating area, also suitable for informal meetings, and a reception desk.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	166 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	167 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	168 During the past ten years, spacious storage cupboards have been built into an alcove in the eastern end of the foyer and in the passage linking the foyer to the Bow Room.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	169 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	170 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	171 A tiled passage leads from the foyer past doors to under-stair storage and a small cleaner's cupboard to a utility area with
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	172 Belfast
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	173 sink, in which the washing machine is now fitted. Off this is an <b>accessible toilet</b> and a small shower room, which has in the past been used by residential groups but which is more commonly used for further storage.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	174 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	175 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	176 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	177 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	178 The <b>managers' office</b>, situated between the foyer and the Bow Room, is quite small and has a timber-barrelled ceiling installed in the 1950s, when this style was in vogue.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	179 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	180 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	181 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	182 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	183 The Meeting House interleaves with the <b>adjacent tenement building</b>, which was built about 30 years after the
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	184 Original
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	185 Secession
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	186 Church. The Boys' Brigade purchased both buildings in the 1950s and made the link through at first floor level, where the levels were very similar (the difference evidenced by the slight dip as one enters the Library from the lobby). The two tenement flats at this level were incorporated in the main building and provide the present Library, Kitchen and Creche Rooms, while one ground floor flat provided the present Managers' Office and Bow Room. The other ground floor flat was retained by the Boys' Brigade for income and let as an office, first to a taxi company and in recent years to the 6VT Youth Cafe project. One second floor flat was sold to the BB caretaker, who lived there until 2004, when she sold it to a member of the Meeting. The other four flats were offered to the Meeting, which bought the fourth floor two-bedroomed flat in 1987. The Meeting also rented a single-bedroomed flat on the third floor (Flat 3F2), which was eventually also purchased in 1995. The remaining two flats were bought by a member of the Meeting, who subsequently sold them to other local Quakers.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	187 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	188 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	189 The spacious <b>top floor two-bedroomed flat,</b> owned by the Meeting, is occupied by the Managers. Some basic improvement work was done to this when it was purchased and secondary glazing has subsequently been installed in both bedrooms. It is in reasonable order and has gas-fired central heating, but the roof is poorly insulated.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	190 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	191 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	192 The <b>third floor flat</b>, currently occupied by the assistant manager, has, for most of the past 20 years been occupied by Meeting House staff. There was a period in the late 1990s when it was not required for this purpose. It was then refurbished, refurnished and let for income until it was again required for staff. Gas-fired central heating was installed in 2004.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	193 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	194 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	195 </ul>
28 0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	196 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	197 <div>
30 2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	198 <h4>3.3. Outline history of building use</h4>
28 0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	199 <p>QVS, (not) GMfS, Venue 40, AM and GM groups, Commercial/charitable
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	200 letting; Wardens and Managers timeline</p>
30 2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	201 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	202 The principal reasons which led to the decision to purchase the Victoria Terrace building were:
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	203 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	204 <ol>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	205 <li> The Meeting had grown in size and included a significant number of families with children. A more suitable Meeting Room was needed, with separate spaces for children's and teenagers' groups, for the serving of refreshments and for social activity.</li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	206 <li>A suitable building in a central location would enable the Meeting to serve the community by providing meeting rooms, primarily for charities and grass roots organisations.</li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	207 <li>A central location would enable both Quakers and others to access the building easily, whether by public or private transport, and would give Quakers a higher profile in the city.</li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	208 </ol>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	209 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	210 To service this building it was decided to appoint wardening staff who would be in sympathy with these aims and who would develop the use of the building along these lines. The first warden appointed was Lise Bech, who moved in with her partner, Ian.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	211 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	212 <div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	213 <h4>3.3.1. Early developments in Meeting House use</h4>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	214 <p>Quaker use of the building developed well in the early years, as did community use. A group, which included Lise saw from the beginning the opportunity offered by the August Festival Fringe to develop the use and profile of the building. Lise was an able vegetarian/vegan cook. She and others had ‘green' concerns and it was decided to run the Library as the ‘Rainforest Cafe' for two weeks during the Fringe, raising money for rainforest charities. The Hall and Meeting Room were offered for exhibition and concert use concurrent with this.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	215 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	216 <p>There were some tensions between the wardens and the Meeting in these early years. Mark and Anna, a young couple who were still students, were appointed to work with Lise. They moved into the top flat and Lise into the smaller third floor flat, but this team did not work well together and eventually Lise moved out, to be replaced temporarily by a young Australian woman, Sam Graham. A support group of Friends, which included Archie Campbell and Jennie Nielson was now in place, which had the specific purpose of ensuring a Quaker profile for the building. By 1994, they were running a rota to staff the building on Wednesdays to greet visitors, advise any who had problems and explain Quakerism. For a few months, after Mark and Anna left, the building was staffed by these Friends with the aid of Sam and three or four other students (including Andy May).
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	217 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	218 <p>The warden's post was advertised before Mark and Anna left and Pat and Phil Lucas were appointed, Phil taking post in late October 1994 and Pat joining him in January 1995, the two sharing one full-time post. Pat and Phil were asked to continue the development of community use, with a specific objective of attempting to achieve a balance between costs and income, and with the work of raising the Quaker profile of the building in the community. They were invited to join the Festival Committee, clerked at that time by Bronwyn Harwood, which was already engaged in exploring the development of the Festival Fringe involvement.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	219 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	220 </div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	221 <div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	222 <h4>3.3.2. Use of the Meeting House and income from lettings develop</h4>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	223 <p>Income from lettings in 1994 was about £14k. Given stable management and the resulting improved standards of service offered to users, this grew quite rapidly with increasing use of the building. As lettings increased, there were some small tensions regarding Quaker use during the week. Quaker committees had been accustomed to turning up, sometimes without booking, and finding there was a room available. They now found they had to book and then had to book longer and longer in advance to ensure a room was free. An attempt was made to solve this problem by setting the Library apart one evening each week for Quaker use, but this (unsurprisingly) failed – the evening so reserved seldom suited the committee that wanted it – so committees and groups which were unable to plan sufficiently in advance became accustomed to meeting in homes.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	224 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	225 <p>A two tier letting charge system has been developed over the years, with a lower charge for charitable and grass-roots groups and higher charges for local and national government and commercial groups and classes. There has been some measure of negotiation on charges , at the discretion of the wardens/managers, with, for example, new grass-roots groups being given use below the charitable rate until they became established. An eye has been kept on rates charges by comparable buildings in the neighbourhood and there has been co-operation on this, especially with Augustine United and St Columba's-by-the-Castle. The busyness of the building increased steadily until, for several years, it was about as full as it reasonably could be, from
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	226 9 am
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	227 until
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	228 10 pm
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	229 six days per week and often with Sunday afternoon and evening use as well.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	230 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	231 <p>Facilities and equipment have been steadily developed over the years, with digital projector, laptop computer and wireless internet availability now added to the familiar flipcharts, TV and DVD player and overhead projectors.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	232 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	233 <p>Increase in the use of the building necessitated an increase in staff and it was particularly important to ensure continuity of standards of service during the managers' absence on holidays and days off. There has been a deputy warden/manager appointed for the past 12 years or so and this has usually been a residential post, with the appointee occupying the smaller flat. Deputy managers have included Andy May, Doug Kline, Finn Pollard, Philip Davies, Mary Woodward and Tom Nisbet. Additional staffing, all paid, has been provided by members of the Meeting and by students, also usually attenders or members. The role title of the wardens was changed to managers some 7 or 8 years ago, this job title more accurately reflecting the managerial responsibility the post now carries.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	234 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	235 </div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	236 <div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	237 <h4>3.3.3. Quaker Link Scotland</h4>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	238 <p>At the time that Phil and Pat Lucas were appointed, Marion Morton was clerk of General Meeting for
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	239 Scotland. She was also part of the group providing a Quaker presence in 7 Victoria Terrace and she combined these two roles by doing her GM work in the Meeting House Office one day a week, providing cover for a wardens' day off.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	240 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	241 <p>A GM group was now looking at developing the Quaker base and presence in
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	242 Scotland, including the appointment of an administrative assistant to support the GM Clerk. It was thought by some that this should be
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	243 Edinburgh-based, working from 7
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	244 Victoria
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	245 Terrace. Quaker Link
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	246 Scotland
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	247 was born. Phil Lucas was, early in 1995, appointed to the Quaker Home Service Outreach Committee and he, followed by Pat, were appointed General Meeting Outreach Function Group conveners so one aspect of the QLS development was that the Edinburgh Meeting House became an outreach base for Scotland. Enquirers packs were sent to Scottish enquirers from here, in consultation with QHS Outreach in Friends House. There was thought that the Bow Room could become the Quaker Link
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	248 Scotland
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	249 office.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	250 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	251 <p>There was concern in some other Scottish Area Meetings about Scottish Quaker affairs becoming too Edinburgh based, which may have contributed to the end of Quaker Link Scotland's short life, but the fatal blow was that, when the paid administrative assistant post was advertised, the successful candidate lived on the Moray coast and preferred to work from home. The GM clerkship at the same time moved away from the South East. When Pat and Phil Lucas's outreach appointments came to their end, it was no longer appropriate to send enquirers' packs to Scottish enquirers from the 7VT office, (although they continued to do so for a year or two on a voluntary basis). The last vestiges of Quaker Link
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	252 Scotland
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	253 thus disappeared.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	254 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	255 </div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	256 <div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	257 <h4>3.3.4. Venue 40 – the Festival Fringe</h4>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	258
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	259 <p>The Festival Committee introduced a tiered seating rake to the hall, turning it into a 65 seat black box theatre, for the first time in August 1995. Use of the theatre that year was dominated by one theatre group, which was reluctant to share facilities with others. Setting up the theatre in this way involved considerable hire costs, so the Committee decided for 1996 to take firmer control and, to recoup hire costs, to run for three weeks. Use of the space developed over subsequent years until there were up to six shows per day, six days each week, with the cafe now open also for three weeks. The increased staffing this required was provided almost entirely from volunteers, many of them Quakers from other parts of
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	260 Britain
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	261 or the world, who are accommodated in Friends' homes. Exhibitions continued to be organised in the Meeting Room, but the Local Meeting became uncomfortable with the annual transformation of this room. Continuation of the Fringe involvement was endorsed but use of the Meeting Room for exhibitions ceased. The Festival Committee works through the year, but a considerable proportion of the organisational work falls on the Meeting House managers.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	262 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	263 </div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	264 <div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	265 <h4>3.3.5. Recent developments </h4>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	266
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	267 <p>Pat and Phil Lucas retired in April 2007 and Sue and Anthony Buxton succeeded them as Meeting House managers, also sharing one full-time job. The changes that have taken place during the past two years reflect in part their priorities for the development of the building and developments in health and safety and particularly food hygiene regulations and the way in which these have been interpreted.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	268 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	269 <p>An early bird meeting for worship has been initiated at
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	270 8 am
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	271 each weekday for 30 minutes. Use of the Meeting House kitchen has been tightened up and restricted with home-made food not permitted to be brought in or served. The ambience of the hall and library have been improved through redecoration and new table storage. Food and drinks (other than water) are no longer served in the Meeting Room or its lobby. Groups using the second floor during the day and requiring refreshment come down to the Library for that purpose, usually taking the Library out of use as a place for separate meetings at those times. The lettings calendar is considerably less busy than it was four or five years ago; this may be due in part to the difficulty of access during the building work on the terrace and in part to the current recession.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	272 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	273 </div>
28 0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	274 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	275 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	276 <h4>3.4. Outline financial history</h4>
32 c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	277 <p>The Monthly Meeting sold the previous Meeting House premises in Stafford Street in 1987 and bought Victoria Terrace, a listed building, and two adjacent flats in West Bow, for £?? with a combination of the sale proceeds, reserves and a fund raising appeal. Further fund raising was undertaken to meet the basic refurbishment costs at the time of around (?) £150,000. From the outset it had been intended that the new Meeting House, given its central position and the variety of rooms available, should become a community resource and, additionally, be able to generate an income to help offset management and maintenance costs.
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	278 </p>
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	279 <p>
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	280 In 1994 the new wardens/managers appointed were explicitly, as a part of their jobs, expected to develop the full use of the building and generate an increased income from the letting of the property to outside organisations. As can be seen from the attached income and expenditure table, this proved to be successful with differential charges being levied of small voluntary organisations and larger government or other public sector bodies some of which had long term, fairly permanent, arrangements to regularly hire out parts of the property. A significant, but fluctuating, contribution to the funds has been received from the Festival Committee over most of those years.
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	281 </p>
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	282 <p>
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	283 For about the first 15 years, until 2004, of its operation, Victoria Terrace covered its general running costs, there was a balance between income and expenditure. From 2005 onwards there has been a growing annual `loss'; when calculated in this way. The latter has been due to a combination of reduced income from lettings, especially in the last two years, and the cost of redecoration including new carpets, improvements to the lift, roof repairs and insulation to the property having been undertaken. There has also been an increase in staffing costs over the same period with them assuming greater responsibility for internal financial matters and providing more intensive cover from 0900 to 2200 each weekday. The deficit, ranging from £12k to £30,000 <i>per annum</i>, has been met from Area Meeting contributions from Friends and attenders. The contribution to Britain Yearly Meeting has, as a consequence, had to be reduced. Throughout the two decades it has not been possible to set aside sufficient funds for undertaking large pieces of work that regularly occur, whether major repairs or improvements.
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	284 </p>
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	285 <p>
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	286 Given the limited number of rooms that are available to let, the management costs per letting have proved relatively high. This has been exacerbated as higher health and safety standards are imposed by law and the expectations of user groups about the service provided also increase. Furthermore there are both routine and one-off capital costs that have to be met both to keep the building safe, wind and watertight as well as to meet disability access legislation for properties open to the public. While the routine maintenance and repairs can be met from regular letting income, contributions from Friends and attenders and donations, specific appeals have had to be made for the redevelopment of the foyer and the Bow Room costing nearly £70,000 and in 2008 for the stonework repairs of about £30,000 which were largely met by two recent legacies left to the Area Meeting.
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	287 </p>
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	288 <p>
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	289 Should Victoria Terrace not have been available to us as a meeting house, it might have cost the Area and Local Meetings in the region of £17k in 2008 to have let rooms simply for the meetings that took place in the premises. The above calculation is based on the 2008 charitable rate that would have been charged in Victoria Terrace for the appropriate room. This sum represents just over a half of the deficit met by the Area Meeting in 2008.
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	290 </p>
28 0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	291 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	292 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	293 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	294 <h2>4. The present</h2>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	295 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	296 <h4>4.1. Building use</h4>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	297 <p>MfW, QGroups, lettings: rough breakdown by hours and days of week</p>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	298 <p>Including information from questionnaires</p>
30 2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	299 <div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	300 <h4>4.1.1. Summary of input from Quaker Groups which use the Meeting
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	301 House</h4>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	302 <p>See Questionnaire ?? in Appendix ??</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	303 <p>People felt they were not entirely
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	304 dependant on Victoria Terrace but for meetings it was felt to be accessible,
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	305 convenient and the "right" place to meet. Good access by public transport.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	306
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	307 <p>Disabled access is difficult at present but
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	308 will improve when the building work on the Terrace has finished.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	309
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	310 <p>Victoria Terrace was felt to be "our
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	311 spiritual home". Meeting there creates, through the silence, an atmosphere of
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	312 stillness and worship.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	313
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	314 <p>It is necessary to meet at Victoria Terrace
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	315 to do practical tasks and allows access to resources.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	316
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	317 <p>The building is ideal for young people's
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	318 link weekend---there is no other Quaker building in Scotland
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	319 that is big enough. We do need to nurture and care for our young
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	320 people if we are going to keep them.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	321
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	322 <p>People did feel they could meet elsewhere
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	323 if necessary. Occasionally they did so out of choice for practical reasons such
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	324 as babysitting.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	325
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	326 <p>The overall room size, location, comfort
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	327 and facilities are considered to be good.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	328
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	329 <p>Some Quaker groups had a problem booking
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	330 rooms for the times they requested and asked if there could be some priority
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	331 booking for Quaker groups.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	332
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	333 <p>The service offered by meeting house staff
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	334 is very good.</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	335
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	336 <p>Ideally placed for outreach</p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	337 </div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	338 </div>
28 0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	339 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	340 <h4>4.2. Building staff and management</h4>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	341 <p>AM, Trustees, Fabric & Maintenance, [Managers' support group?]</p>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	342 <p>Managers, Ass't Mgr, as-required staff</p>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	343 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	344 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	345 <h4>4.3. Building finances</h4>
32 c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	346 <p>
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	347 The table summarises the 2008 income and expenditure and demonstrates the dependency on lettings and members and attenders' contributions for income. As far as expenditure was concerned, 2008 was what could be considered a fairly usual year with element of one off capital expenditure on the stonework and the fees for the architect's quinquennial technical review of the property that we have to have to plan for its future maintenance.
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	348 </p>
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	349 <p>
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	350 [<i>Need for a 2009 budget summary to be added and commented upon.</i>]
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	351 </p>
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	352 <p>
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	353 In order to meet the requirements of the 21st century, in terms of
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	354 premises that can be let out, a number of further improvements would
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	355 have to be undertaken. Health and safety requirements have stipulated
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	356 improvements to the kitchen likely to cost in the region of
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	357 £30,000 if cooking is to be undertaken and offered for sale, for example in conjunction with the <i>Rainforest Café</i> at the time of the Festival Fringe. Extending and improving the toilets is estimated would come to about £50,000 and opening the crèche to the library about another £5k. No figures are available [<i>as far as I can remember</i>] for the re-hanging and further insulation of the windows to the south west of the building or for improving the heating.
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	358 </p>
c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	359
28 0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	360 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	361 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	362 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	363 <h2>5. The future</h2>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	364 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	365 <h4>5.1. Practicalities</h4>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	366 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	367 <h4>5.1.1. Stay in Victoria Terrace</h4>
30 2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	368 <div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	369 <h4>5.1.1.1. Do Less</h4>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	370 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	371 One option would be to do less than at present. That could mean reducing the hours that the building is open
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	372 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	373 <ul>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	374 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	375 The Meeting House office is open 9.00 to 5.00 daily
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	376 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	377 <li>
32 c62ef1450b11 Naumann text ht parents: 31 diff changeset	378 The building is currently open to the public from
30 2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	379 9.00 a.m.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	380 to 9.30/10.00 p.m. Monday to Friday depending on bookings and
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	381 9.30
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	382 to
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	383 5.00 p.m.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	384 on Saturday depending on bookings
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	385 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	386 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	387 Sundays – 10.00 -3.00 for Quaker use. Bookings may be taken for
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	388 3.00
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	389 to
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	390 5.00 p.m.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	391 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	392 </ul>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	393 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	394 Several staff work flexibly to cover these periods.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	395 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	396 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	397 Reasons for reducing the opening hours : reducing costs- heating, lighting and staff cover and reducing wear and tear on the fabric of the building
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	398 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	399 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	400 Reasons for not reducing opening hours: reduced lettings and reduced income,
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	401 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	402 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	403 reduced facilities for Quakers and non-Quakers using the building and reduced opportunities for outreach.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	404 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	405 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	406 Note - Lettings are down on previous years and staff costs are higher.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	407 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	408 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	409 Hospitality, information and outreach: the Meeting House is centrally located and attracts many visitors – reduced opening hours would limit contact with the public, it may affect bookings if enquiries are not answered in person (rather than on-line or by leaving a message on an answer-phone) and may reduce first-timers coming to Meeting for Worship.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	410 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	411 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	412 Other alternatives – all of which would reduce costs, reduce income and contact with the general public, visitors, newcomers and passers-by therefore reducing outreach opportunities.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	413 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	414 <ul>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	415 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	416 Reduce activities to Quaker activities only – this would reduce opening hours and lettings and increase costs per capita.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	417 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	418 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	419 The Rain Forest Café - the café could go and/or drinks and snacks alone could be provided for visitors.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	420 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	421 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	422 The Meeting House as a Festival Venue – events/opening hours could be reduced and income would be reduced.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	423 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	424 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	425 Reduce or cancel Christmas lunch and other social activities involving the preparation of food and serving of food and drink.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	426 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	427 </ul>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	428 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	429 It is clear from our initial consultations that radical changes would change the nature of the Meeting and affect the users of the building.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	430 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	431 </div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	432 <div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	433 <h4>5.1.1.2. Steady On</h4>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	434 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	435 The meeting could continue to be open for Quaker and non-Quaker activities but we could look for savings and raise money to meet the cost of essential maintenance and upgrading of facilities.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	436 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	437 <ul>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	438 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	439 The kitchen does not meet Health and Safety standards to prepare and serve meat to the public. An alternative is to serve vegetarian food only and ask for donations from the public.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	440 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	441 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	442 We could plan for the future to include a schedule of works - upgrading basic facilities - the windows, toilets, heating and consider what is required to improve the layout of the rooms and food preparation facilities as they affect members of the meeting and lettings.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	443 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	444 </ul>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	445 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	446 The group looked at selling the building, renting premises and relocating to the outskirts of the city and these are not viable options.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	447 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	448 </div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	449 <div>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	450 <h4>5.1.1.3. Do More</h4>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	451 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	452 The Quakers and non-Quakers who responded to our questionnaire and Worship Sharing sessions said they value the building, its central location and what is available in the Meeting House. Successive Meeting House Managers have continually improved the appearance of the Meeting House. Doing more in the Meeting House and with the Meeting House could include
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	453 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	454 <ul>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	455 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	456 Offering more activities/learning opportunities on Quaker concerns to Quakers and non-Quakers
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	457 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	458 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	459 Offering more activities/learning opportunities on Quaker Faith and Practice and other aspects of Quakerism–past and present
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	460 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	461 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	462 Becoming an information centre on Quakers in
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	463 Scotland
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	464 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	465 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	466 Becoming a national resource for Quakers in
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	467 Scotland
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	468 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	469 <li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	470 Becoming a centre for groups sharing similar values.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	471 </li>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	472 </ul>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	473 <p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	474 There are probably many more visions for the Meeting House and a strategy for fund raising on a larger scale would need to be put into operation.
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	475 </p>
2921dc0465f3 included phil 3.2 and 3.3, Madeleine 3.1 and 4.1, Eileen 5.1 ht parents: 28 diff changeset	476 </div>
28 0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	477 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	478 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	479 <h4>5.1.2. Leave Victoria Terrace</h4>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	480 <ul>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	481 <li>Own premises (build/refit/share)</li>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	482 <li>Hire premises (Sole tenant/share)</li>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	483 </ul>
31 eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	484 <p>One of the prime motivations for leaving Stafford Street was that though central it was not 'visible' to the public; it had no lettings of rooms, no display windows and no involvement in the Festival. These would therefore be looked for in any alternative</p>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	485 <p>premises.</p>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	486 <p>If we decide to sell Victoria Terrace in order to buy, lease or
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	487 even share somewhere else it would probably be necessary to sell also the two flats. [see sections ]</p>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	488 <ol>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	489 <li>Minimum accommodation for our own use only would be:
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	490 <ul>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	491 <li>1 Meeting Room</li>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	492 <li>1 Children's Room</li>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	493 <li>Library</li>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	494 <li>Kitchen (for heating up only)</li>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	495 <li>Lavatories</li>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	496 <li>Office (?)</li></ul></li>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	497 <li>Preferably, for our own needs and possible lettings or sharing,
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	498 we would be looking for:
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	499 <ul>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	500 <li>2 Meeting Rooms</li>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	501 <li>2 Children's Rooms</li>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	502 <li>Kitchen (for cooking)</li>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	503 <li>Library</li>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	504 <li>Lavatories</li>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	505 <li>2 Committee rooms</li>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	506 <li> Office</li>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	507 </ul></li>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	508 </ol>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	509 <p>A central location would be in the area bounded by High Street to Queen Street
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	510 and Queensferry Street. to Leith Street.</p>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	511 <p>Alternatively, we might have more that one Meeting House to replace Victoria Terrace;
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	512 this would mean no central Edinburgh Meeting. Possible areas would include
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	513 Portobello, Trinity/Granton, Leith Walk/London Road or around Cameron Toll and the
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	514 Commonwealth Pool.</p>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	515 <p>If we could find no suitable venue for our exclusive use we might share with, say,
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	516 7th Day Adventists, a play group, an Open Door or community hall that was not required
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	517 on a Sunday.</p>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	518 <p>However, it would be necessary for us to be the 'chief' occupants in order that we can
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	519 arrange mid-week or evening meetings, and have some say over publicity displays and
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	520 lettings. We would wish to be in charge of lettings, including festival events
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	521 such as poetry readings, plays, small musical events, and so on. We would not have a
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	522 café, but might offer light refreshments and have an exhibition on walls other
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	523 those of the Meeting Room.</p>
28 0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	524 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	525 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	526 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	527 <h4>5.2. The Vision</h4>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	528 <p>What do we want: summary of options, from our discussions and open meetings</p>
31 eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	529 <p>From the returned questionnaires and the discussions we have had it would seem that the
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	530 majority of users of the premises would prefer to remain in Victoria Terrace if this is
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	531 financially possible. </p>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	532 <p>It is felt that we should be in the centre of Edinburgh for a number of reasons, such as the
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	533 presence of the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish offices of financial, church and
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	534 corporate bodies, such as Christian Aid. This would enable us to present our Quaker
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	535 witness to these bodies and to the general public, including the large numbers of tourists
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	536 and visitors to the city. However, it cannot be assumed that Friends in Scotland outwith
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	537 Edinburgh would be happy to recognize us as a Scottish Quaker Centre. Indeed, there
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	538 are Friends in the Area Meeting who do not have any feeling of 'ownership' of 7
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	539 Victoria Terrace nor any sense of involvement in its activities. It is also the case that not
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	540 all members of Edinburgh Central welcome the disruption and disturbance arising from
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	541 our Festival activities.</p>
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	542 <p>Overall, we feel that most people have been positive about staying in Victoria Terrace
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	543 because it is central and visible, available and open. The doubts are about finance and
eb6844b9d4a4 brian/alison ht parents: 30 diff changeset	544 the Festival.</p>
28 0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	545 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	546 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	547 <h4>5.3. Conclusions</h4>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	548 <p>How the practicalities and the vision fit (or don't). What does AM do
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	549 next. . .</p>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	550 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	551 </div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	552 <div>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	553 <h2>6. Appendices</h2>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	554 <p>Material we've gathered (what do we keep back?)</p>
0e272b6a8a46 * empty log message * ht parents: diff changeset	555 </div>
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