Transcripts Trade Union Documents
Easington Minutes
Finance Committee held in the Welfare Hall on Thursday Dec. 19th 1946
The book of Accounts showing income and expenditure were submitted and examined. They were approved as correct and listed for report to the General Meeting
Members present: R. Barrass, J. Hodgson, G. Bailes, W. Mills, J. Reynolds, J. Hunter, H. O’Neill.
General Meeting held in the Welfare Hall on Thursday Dec. 19th 1946
J Reynolds Presiding,
The minutes of the last General Meeting were read and confirmed
Resolved that
The committee meeting report be received. The Finance Committee Report be received.
The report of the District Inspector M. J. Laverick’s visit to the Hutton Seam under the Compulsory Inspections Department was read and agreed to. Correspondence that a £1-1-0 be donated to the National League of the Blind. also £1-0-0 donation to the Durham County Tuberculosis Care Committee. The Delegate attend the Quarterly Meeting of the Shotton & District Miners Inspection Board to be held in the Shotton Miners Institute in Sat. Jan 4th 1947, at 3pm.
Seaburn ‘Hotel’ Sunderland. Reserves A. Fishwick, E. Harper
We be represented at a Celebration Dinner and Social held by the Seaham Divisional Labour Party, to commemorate the incoming of the Nationalisation of Mines, to be held on Saturday Feb 15th 1947, at 6-30pm, our representatives to be J. Hunter, W. Mills, T. Peacock, Vesting Day Celebrations. Jan 5th 1947. That Organisations assemble at the Welfare Hall at 10.30am, and march with Band & Banner to the Pit and there unfurl the National Coal Board Flag, and fix a notice board at a suitable place at the pit denoting that the colliery is now public property. That J. Hunter be our representative in the ceremonial duties. That the banner carriers be paid 10/- each. It was agreed the following be the carriers. Questions were dealt with regarding Cavils for the New Quarter.
It was resolved that we request more cavils in the New South Hutton Seam.
Compensation Secretary’s Report be received, the Averages to be taken as read. That Meetings be suspended over Holiday period. The Meeting ended with the Chairman expressing to the Members good wishes of Christmas & New Year.
Banner Carriers B. Rice, A Fishwick, C Pond, G. Bailes, H. Batey, T. Stowells, R. Gibson, J. Roxby, J. Bannister
Committee Meeting held in the Welfare Hall on Wednesday Jan 8th, 1947
Members Present
C. Quinn, F. Reynolds, W. Mills, J. Gaffney, R. Tait, G. Ingram, R Barass, W. Eggleston, J. Watson, H. Price, W. Maugham, J. Hunter, H. O’Neill.
J. Reynolds Presiding
Local Cases:– J. Bradley, 638, 7/4, Stoneman, questioned his position of turn for a Colliery House. Rules governing Turns for Colliery Houses was explained to him. The Committees decision was in accordance with these Rules.
Recommended That Matthew Allen 1527, 9 wks, be allowed the convalescent Grant to proceed for Conishead Priory.
That we seek the reemployment of S. Smith 2557, L. M. Stonemason
Derbyshire Holiday Camp Brochure
The Derbyshire Miners’ Welfare Holiday Centre Skegness
Secretary: H.W. WYNN, Miners’ Offices, Saltergate, Chesterfield
SEASON 1959
WITH ITS FRESH CLEAN INVIGORATING SEA AIR
BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO THE FAMILY HOLIDAY CENTRE
And enjoy a very full entertainment programme for young & old
FEATURING
GLADYS TREVELYAN: Welcome return of this popular Comedienne
THE MUSICAL ELLIOTS
GEORGE E. BECK
THE BUCKMASTER PUPPPETS
JOHN McHUGH The Famous Broadcasting and Recording Tenor. AND FULL SUPPORTING COMPANY
UNCLE MICK MILLINGTON FOR THE CHILDREN
DANCING in the SEA BREEZE BALLROOM to HUGH SELBY at the COMPTON MELOTONE ORGAN
FULL FACILTIIES AVAILABLE FOR SEA FISHING AND FRESHWATER ANGLING
CONDITIONS OF RESERVATION This application is made and accepted subject ot the following conditions:-
Applicants over 18 years of age shall become members of the Holiday Centre Club.
Applicants shall undertake to relieve the Management of all liability whatsoever for accidents to themselves and/or for loss or damage to their property.
The AGES of CHILDREN should be clearly stated. Dogs, cats or other pets cannot be admitted to the Holiday Centre.
Corresdpondence regarding actual booking queries should be addressed to :-
John L. R. James & Co. Skegness. J.D Williamson, D.M.W.H.C., SKEGNESS
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APPLICATION FORM for SKEGNESS
The Derbyshire Miners' Welfare Holiday Centre
Week Commencing [series of full stops to indicate space to fill in] 1959
This Form most be returned to the Local Branch Secretary as soon as possible after issue.
SCALE OF WEEKLY CHARGES
These Include a Booking Fee of £1 per Adult. NOT Returnable in the event of cancelation.
A Man & Wife Accomodated in Chalets. Each person £7/7/6
B Single Person 16 and over Accom. in Cubicles £7/7/6
C Young Persons 12-15 yrs. Accom. in Cubicles £5/12/6
D Children 4-11 yrs. Accom. in Dormitory under supervision of Nurse £4/0/0
E Children of 3 Years and Under. Cot in Chalet with Parents £2/0/0
COLLIERY WHERE EMPLOYED [series of full stops to indicate space to fill in] PAY No [series of full stops to indicate space to fill in]
ALL THE ABOVE CHARGES ARE INCLUSIVE OF COACH FARES
Part Refund of Fares can be made if notification is received 14 days before travelling date.
DERBYSHIRE MINERS Ref. No. Welfare Holiday Centre
SKEGNESS
HOLIDAY CENTRE CLUB
Please make sure you complete
this application for membership
Please nominate all members of the party shown on this form for election as members of the D.M.W.H.C., Skegness Club.
In the event of my/our not having given the requisite 48 hours notice of my/ our desire to become members of the Club, I/we undertake not to use the Licen-sed premises until this time has elapsed.
I/We agree to conform to the Rules and Regulations of the Club.
Signed [series of full stops to indicate space to fill in]
Date [series of full stops to indicate space to fill in] 1959
[the rest is a blank table to be filled out - just the headings are provided)
Please Use BLOCK LETTERS
Mr. Mrs. or Miss
FULL NAME
ADDRESS
State Husband, Wife, Son or Daughter
AGES:- Mark an X in appropriate column
A Married Couple
B Single persons 16 and over [under this sideways is the text 'SINGLE PERSONS 16 AND OVER PLEASE STATE AGE HERE]
C 12-15
D 4-11
4-11 D
3 Yrs & under
For Office Use Only
[A further table setting out the number of persons in different categories to calculate the cost]
NEAREST MAIN COACH PICKING-UP POINT
BRANCH SECRETARIES: When all applications are completed please forward to:—
THE MANAGER, D.M.W.H. CENTRE, SKEGNESS.
Certified that the above applications have been accepted. Signed [series of full stops to indicate space to fill in] Branch Sec.
In order that your accommodation may be correctly allocated please ensure that ALL details are clearly filled in
[The following are two tear off coupons]
DERBYSHIRE MINERS Welfare Holiday Centre SKEGNESS
Ref. No.
Name [series of full stops to indicate space to fill in]
Address [series of full stops to indicate space to fill in]
Accommodation has been reserved for you, in accordance with your form of application, at a total cost of :—
[series of full stops to indicate space to fill in]
DERBYSHIRE MINERS Welfare Holiday Centre SKEGNESS
Ref. No.
AUTHORISATION FORM
To The National Coal Board, [series of full stops to indicate space to fill in] Colliery
I hereby authorise you to deduct from my Holiday Savings, Holiday Pay or Wages the amount of £ [series of full stops to indicate space to fill in] at £ [series of full stops to indicate space to fill in] per week.
Signed [series of full stops to indicate space to fill in]
Pay No [series of full stops to indicate space to fill in] Date [series of full stops to indicate space to fill in] 1959
Address [series of full stops to indicate space to fill in]
(Please complete this section but DO NOT DETACH)
Point of Ayr strike documents
Brief repot of the “Support the Miners“ meeting which took place on 17th October at 7-30 p.m. at Baines house, Queensferry.
Approximately thirty people attended. There were miners from boht North Wales pits , Point of Ayr and Bersham. There were also four other members of the Wrecsam District Support Group, including the Chairperson, Dennis Carter, who chaired the meeting to begin with, and Ann Hett from the Wrecsam Women’s Support Group.
Keith Hett, from Bersham, talked about the dispute itself. Dennis Carter explained what the Wrecsam Support Group had been doing. The meeting decided to set up a Deeside Miners Support group, and to meet every Monday at 7-30 p.m. in Baines House. Three officers were nominated and accepted. Peter Leverton as Chairperson. Janice Marks as Secretary. Martin Sprachlan as Assisstant – Secretary.
Several different Deeside areas were represented at the meeting and several people offered to be co-ordinators for their areas. Those present from Flint explained that they may set up a Flint Support group or join in with the Mold/Buckley one about to be set up. It was stressed that everbody there was urged to be as involved as they were able. It was not the intention to form a small committee which would discourage other people from being active. The meeting in principle agreed to start door to door food collections, pub collections, street collections where possible, and anything else which proved useful and possible. It was agreed definite prosposals would be put to the next meeting John Hall and Peter Leverton offered the use of the A.S.T.M.S. office and reosurces as a base for the Support Group and this was gladly accepted.
A collection raised £40 which was split equally between the two pits.
The next meeting was agrred for 7-30p.m. 22nd October.
J.M.
Mr. E. Norman
22, Lls Tudor
Towyn
Clwyd
N. Wales
SPECIAL APPEAL FOR FUNDS TO:-
POINT OF AYR STRIKING MINERS CHLDRENS CHRSTMAN PARTY
I who am making this appeal sincerely ask for your help for these children who are the most under prileged section fo society. No society can allow children to suffer such appalling misery at Christmas Time. I have discussed with the mothers of these children and their total support for the organising of this party. They have expressed, with gratitude, their thanks in advance.
I am appealing to:
Churches,
Political parties
Trade Unions
And all sections of society
The mothers have aggreed to supervise and service the party. They will find the venue. They will audit all gifts and donations and expenditure.
I will make a financial statement ot be given to every organisation and indvidiual doners hwen the fund closes on 20th December 1984.
The success of this party depends on YOU'.
A full report of events will be sent to everyone who donates.
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Donations and gifts to Striking Miners Childrens Christmas Party – Point of Ayr Colliery North Wales.
Please send donations to: Mr. E. Norman
22, Llys Tudor
Town
Clwyd North Wales
Name of organisation or individual:-
Name
Addresss
CLOSING DATE 20TH DECEMBER 1984
Point of Ayr Striking Miners Wives Support Group
Chairperson Mrs. L. Cheetham
Secretary Mrs. S. Sutcliffe
Treasurer Mrs. H. Parry
Leigh Brochure
The Situation in the mining industry
Hear Arthur Scargill NUM President
Friday January 8th – 8.00pm
Abbey Street Labour Club
Leigh
Chari: Frank King
Presdient, Lancashire NUM
All Welcome Questions & Discussion
Point of Ayr Minutes
Minutes of Annual General Meeting held Saturday 25th Feb 1995
Minutes of Previous AGM
Agreed to be a true record
Matters arising
None
Chairmans Address
The Chairman firstly asked members present to stand for a mintues silence in respect to colleagues and ex members who had passed away during the previous year
He then spoke on the subject of safety within the pit.
Secretaries Report
The secretary reported on the following
Common Law Claims
Trade Union Contribution
The Flexible Working Proposals
Pension Scheme – re privatisation
Roof bolting practices
Delegates Report
The delegate reported on
Contracts within the pit.
The trade union activities in general withint he pit
R.J.B. proposals for a 3 year wage freeze.
Lodge committee Nominations
W. Harrison Proposed by Aled Jones Seconded E. Holbard [?]
B. Colville " by B. Haniewicz " " ""
J. Smith " A. Hughes " B. Haniewicz
T Hughes " D. Owens " J. Smith
A pit head ballot was to be arranged to decide the outcome of the nominations
Accounts were discussed in detail and B. Colville proposed the same be adopted.
Seconded by T. Hughes and all were in favour.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 11.30 am
B. Haniewicz