Congleton Sustainability Group latest meeting took place recently, download full meeting minutes HERE.
Highlights include:
Congleton Community Coop
SH working on opening a bank account, currently discussing with Handlesbanken at Wilmslow.
The meeting was asked to give their permission for CSG to act as CCC’s accountable body until the account is opened. This was unanimously agreed.
Weekly letter continues to be sent out to all.
Titanic Breweries (12 outlets) approached us to be their Cider suppliers (approx. 20 Tonnes) they would supply the apples via their collection system. PA / SH have met with Dunham Massey to keep them informed of our long term plans. Phil Worthington (CHS) is designing a new Logo/ Label for the bottles for 2016 vintage, we must make sure the brand name remains constent.
Bookings for use of some of the rooms are starting to come in at an encouraging level.
Membership of the Coop will commence around the end of September
Neighbourhood Plan Draft.
First draft was issued to members last week (80+ pages) have until the end of August to make comments. Next steering group meeting early September to review comments and further rerfine the document.
Apple Juice / Cider.
Congleton Apple Juice won 1st Prize for Cheshire Life – Food & Drink Award. Congratulations to all involved.
Stock left. Apple Juice 3 c/s & Cider 600 Litres 9unbottled) at Dunham Massey.
Next Meeting:-
Mon 5th September, The Old Saw Mill ,10.00am