Present:  Laura Conyngham, Kath Porter, Mark Bowen, John Downes, Bob Lunnon, Roger Clements.

We had apologies from: Sarah Johnson, Rossy McLaren, John Skrine, Gerald Conyngham, Nancy Dowling, Alison Orchard,  Andy Conibear. 

Matters Arising:

Increasing the awareness of the Campaign (postponed until the next meeting)

The meeting focussed on the proposed cycling leaflet for Crediton to share routes around the town and encourage people to cycle for fun. 

Funding 

Laura confirmed that we are awaiting confirmation of a grant from Crediton Town Council to contribute to the leaflet design and publication. 

Laura will also apply to Devon County Council for Locality Budget Funding and submit to Nick Way before Christmas. 

Laura will attend the core Sustainable Crediton group to update them on progress to date and to explore options for any match funding. 

Some members of the group have met with Sarah Green to explore leaflet design options and to secure a quote for the design work. 

Laura will seek another quote from Alan Murray for design work. 

Hedgerow Print has quoted for 1000 A3 colour leaflets. 

Routes

Mark & Kath shared some routes already published on our Facebook page via the website Map My Ride where routes can be made public and shared with others. It was agreed that adding to the list of routes would be a good idea even after the production of the leaflet. 

The routes are between 4 and 12 miles and take in tea/coffee shops and pubs. It was agreed that it would be a good idea to advertise/promote these on the leaflet and approach the businesses about any potential sponsorship. 

The routes also explored options for travelling back by train. 

The group compiled a list of streets used by cyclists in Crediton- we will colour code roads identified as frequently used by cyclists including a safe commuter route to Crediton station. 

It was suggested that the road between the Station and Tesco is a good place for children to cycle safely. 

It was suggested that the leaflet could use symbols to describe places where bikes can be locked and left safely. 

To promote the routes and the Campaign we will arrange a Boniface Trail Campaign cycle ride to test out some of the identified routes on the last Sunday of each month weather permitting: 

January 26 @11.30 Crediton Town Square to the Beer Engine

February 23 @11.30 Crediton Town Square to New Inn at Coleford

March 30 @11.30 Crediton Town Square to Sandford 

We will advertise in the Courier and take the opportunity to take photos for the leaflet, local newspaper articles and campaign awareness raising. 

Laura agreed to check with Sustainable Crediton regarding any public liability insurance. 

Links with the Schools

Laura has made contact with Haywards. They have shared information about roads used by the school for cyclability training. They have also offered a session with children of year 5 and 6 to explore how much they cycle and whether they would use the leaflet. We will use the opportunity to gather quotes for the leaflet. 

Active Devon

Andy Sloper of Active Devon has made contact via Kate Lock.  Active Devon is a local physical activity and sports partnership. Active Devon aims to provide a single source of activity information. It was agreed we would invite Andy Roper to the next meeting in the new year to understand how Active Devon can help with our Campaign. 

http://www.activedevon.org/                                              

AOB

We thought it might be a good idea to suggest there is link from Crediton Town Council Webpages to our Face book page.

The group discussed options for exploring Lottery funding for the cycle Trail in the longer term.

Kath agreed to seek an update from the Environment Agency on progress of plans for the Flood Defence scheme.

We explored options for linking with other groups such as Newton St Cyres Community Speed Watch.

The next meeting will be held at Crediton Inn - the date will be confirmed in the New Year.