9 pages of analysis over time. Monitoring approaches to and responses from potential donors: 30 November 1989; 8 February 1990; 8 March 1990; 9 July 1990; 16 August 1990; 24 September 1990; 13 November 1990; 8 January 1991; 5 June 1991.
The Guild of our Lady of IpswichAppeal
49 Archive Record results for Appeal
Side 1: Landscape drawing of St Nicholas Church; "St Nicholas Ecumenical Centre"
side 2: History
side 3: The project
side 4: Plan drawing
side 5: The Appeal
side 6: The Foundation
8 in attendance, 1 apology
Situation Report
Trust & Companies
Events Committee - short programme of events listed
Video - aspects discussed. Mr Mellamphy to enquire
Admin/Accs - Tax code incorrect in some cases
International Connections
Membership Scheme - next meeting
AOB - Speakers; Projects; Agenda; BBC Quiz; RAF Cheque; St Nicholas' use; Mr Sparks; Viability
Meryemana Progress Report
Pilgrimage to Walsingham
Future meetings
AOB
Notes:
Appeal Committee - working party acting as the committee. Composition: Dr Heley (Chairman), Miss Salisbury (Appeal Secretary), Mr Mellamphy (Clerk of Woks), Mr Bell (Press and Public Relations), Canon Christian (Trustee), Mr Oudkerk (Treasurer), Miss Fell (Publicity), Miss Newell (Guild Secretary), Mr Sanderson, Mr Sparkes (Appeal Consultant).
Public Launch - quiet progress, donors being contacted
Brochure - Mr Mellamphy & Mr Bell preparing the brochure
Charity concert - Miss Valerie Masterson (a vice-president) is an opera singer with an internal reputation offered to give a charity concert - must be in November
Membership scheme - rationale provided for expanding membership beyond Guild members.
Future meetings - need to move from ad hoc arrangements to a more formal programme
7 in attendance (2 apologies)
President - approach Sir Godfrey Style
Vice-Presidents - Have enough
Major Donors
Launch - delay in getting charitable status means launch must be postponed
Invitation List - categories being worked on
Brochure - draft approved
International connections
AOB - pews removal/filing; response card; press list; plaque cast successfully; Miss Masterson's concert on 1 December - no venue as yet
6 in attendance (4 apologies)
President - Sir Godfrey Style had consented
Launch - 30 November
International connections
Public Launch
Guest List - categories discussed
Practical arrangements
Charity - now registered
(Agenda & Notes for Committee meeting scheduled for 15 March 1990)
Minutes (11-1-1990):
4 apologies
EEC Grant applied for; launch and concert successful
Guild meetings for 1990
Meryemana Progress report
Lease for St Nicholas - signed
Meryemana Membership - discussion postponed
AOB - Insurance; dedication day for plaque
Pilgrimage Walk
Appeal Committee - working party, need names for the donor list
Public Launch - October 25 at Novotel
Brochure - Brown & Cream in four pages with art work by Mr Mellamphy - two versions (one cheaper than the other)
Charity concert - Miss Valerie Masterson (a vice-president) is an opera singer with an internal reputation has offered to give a charity concert
Charitable Status - more delay; amendments to clauses
Membership scheme - various levels & subscriptions; membership secretary required (Mrs Stocks accepted role)
Walsingham Pilgrimage - next year in May
Future meetings
10 in attendance (3 apologies)
Launch - postponed to 30 November
Shrine Chapel
Guild Meetings - suggestions for a year ahead to aid planning
Meryemana Progress
Brochure
Concert
Members questionnaire
Meryemana Foundation membership campaign
AOB - plaque in place; script for launch guide
Delay in obtaining charitable status has delayed launch date for the Meryemana project to 30 November at the Novotel, Grayfriars.
Lt Cdr Sir Godfrey Style CBE DDSC RN has agreed to be President of the Appeal
To Dr Runcie reminding him that he appreciated Mr Smith's volume "The Madonna of Ipswich". Outlines the Meryemana intention to create an ecumenical centre in Ipswich. Invitation to become a patron of the appeal
Heley, Margaret Mary (Maire) Dr (1930-2020)Providing Appeal Launch details - date, time and venue. Formal invitation to follow, but hopes that his commitments will allow him to attend.
Heley, Margaret Mary (Maire) Dr (1930-2020)The Meryemana appeal for an ecumenical centre and restoration of a shrine is a project which Dr Heley considers would benefit form the patronage of Cardinal Hume.
Heley, Margaret Mary (Maire) Dr (1930-2020)Writing to Jocelyn Stevens. Provides the history of the Meryemana project for St Nicholas and the engagement with English Heritage. Critical of EH involvement resulting in the Foundation withdrawing from the project and starting again. Asks why EH allowed the Foundation members to spend 20,000 and three and half years of their life before "delivering the coup de grace" when it had full information from the start?
Heley, Margaret Mary (Maire) Dr (1930-2020)Introduction to the background and objectives of the Meryemana Foundation. Inviting Miss Smith to join the Appeal Committee
Heley, Margaret Mary (Maire) Dr (1930-2020)The Press release tells a sad tale of a project thwarted by officialdom. English Heritage requirements to protect the pews in St Nicholas would involve inappropriate use of donated funds. No virtue in being bitter and will "go back to the drawing board". Donors can request their money back, else it will be used to further the promotion of Christian Unity.
Heley, Margaret Mary (Maire) Dr (1930-2020)To John Field (Ipswich Borough Council). Invitation to become a Vice-President to the Appeal
Heley, Margaret Mary (Maire) Dr (1930-2020)Bishop Dennis & Bishop Clark have agreed to be patrons. John Gimmer MP is interested as is Michael Irvine MP, Mr Amedee Turner MEP and his wife anxious to be associated with the project. Cardinal Hume has too many causes to support to take on another; however, perhaps Archbishop Runcie might become a patron.
Heley, Margaret Mary (Maire) Dr (1930-2020)Provides some historical background to St Nicholas Church in Ipswich, and more recently of Meryemana. Lady Miram Hubbard has already agreed to be a Vice-President. Dr Heley would be happy for the opportuity to discuss the project.
Heley, Margaret Mary (Maire) Dr (1930-2020)Provides some historical background to St Nicholas Church in Ipswich, and more recently of Meryemana. Dr Heley would be happy for her and her team to have the opportuity to discuss the project.
Heley, Margaret Mary (Maire) Dr (1930-2020)