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Introduction - Three meetings held and the report represents current thinking
Stage 1 - National collection
Stage 2 - An appeal to individuals, institutions, charitable trusts.
Outline of intent and organisation and resources required to see the Appeal reach out to religious groups and obtain the support of the Pope.
Timetable:
13 August 1980 - Preliminary artwork
26 August1980 - Tender issues
1 October 1980 - Tender receipt
1 October 1981- completion

Reservation of Blessed Sacrament in Slipper Chapel - decision required from Shrine Council
Sacrament of the Sick
Masses Timetable
New Organs - requests for use by eminent organist and to make a commercial recording
Sub-committee report - (formed by Bishop Clark to consider financial matters) - number of decisions and policies need to be made by Shrine Council & Executive Committee
Publicity - a number of decisions made by the director for which he apologies, not having realise that he should have consulted with Shrine Council
Papal mass - Listed the 20 seats decided by the Exec Committee; Fr Colven has his own invitation; insure the statue and gold crown for £10,000
Conclusion - despite the gloomy financial situation; the shrine was built through faith and hope; Walsingham embraces all walks of life, and increasingly, denominations

Headline on page 1: "Complete Version to Bishop Clark, Fr A Barker SM, Mgr Canon McBride, Fr P Allen SM Only"

Shrine Development
The Appeal
The Slipper Chapel and Services Area
Maintenance
Other plans at the Slipper Chapel
The Sayers House and Caretakers
The Dedication of the New Chapel
The Season 1981
Future projects: Railway track; Accommodation for Sick Pilgrims
Village Properties
Liturgy n the New Chapel
Ecumenical Relationships
Other Foundations: Sue Ryder House; The Focolare House; The Walsingham Carmel; The Sons of Divine Providence
Constitution
Panel of Interviewers
Conclusions

"... the Shrine wishes to see the Director performing a much more spiritual role... "
"The following recommendations will be seen to take account of the reports of Stan Tucker, Jim Bolton (of Charles Hawkins) and Don Healey (Catering Lecturer in Norwich)".
Restructuring of Shrine, Pilgrim Bureau and Activities - recommend (1) lay administrator, (2) Director to have total responsibility for the Shrine and complex
Director's Responsibilities
Manager's Responsibilities
Liaison between Director and Manager
Further recommendations - 8 off
Typical minor problems
In conclusion - need for a manager, Director distracted by wearing too many hats,

Pilgrimages and Events 1983 – 8 diocesan pilgrimages; Union of Catholic Mothers 70th anniversary pilgrimage; Walsingham Association Golden Jubilee; Metropolitan Anthony leading an Orthodox Pilgrimage to Anglican Shrine
Repairs – requesting estimates; lighting problems rectified; crack in ceiling; carpets fraying – supplier refusing to attend; several designated gifts yet to be bought
Finances - See Mr Warwick's report; not good but hope to improve over the season
Sundry items – Notices, Stations of the Cross, Papal Bicycle (Walsingham Association raffle's first prize), Stools
Sick in Walsingham – Mgr Hulme sold Southwell House to Sons of Divine Providence; it will be a Home for handicapped people.
Lynford Monstrance – on permanent loan from Lynford parish; possibly made by the same person who made the Wells' parish chalice.
Properties – all sold except Youth Hostel cottage – damp, have to reduce price
1984 Shrine Jubilee
Publicity – English Tourist Board to produce a fold-out referring to Walsingham; £4,000 budget for publicity for Golden Jubilee

Introduction – Director to perform a more spiritual role / Manager to run the Shrine; multiple reports to consider: Stan Tucker on administration, Jim Bolton on properties, Don Healey on catering and retail
Properties – properties sold (£76,500); fund debt of £50,000
Shrine – arrangements for manager; repairs for roof of Slipper Chapel
Administration and Staffing – commercial activities run by Manager (Mr B Warwick); Director (of Spiritual Life) to deepen pastoral role, and related activities; Br J Hawkes to step down; Sister Eileen as Director's secretary; redundancies
Finances – Financial year to end on 30 November; Lloyds Bank account
Shrine and Spiritual activities – religious duty presence; exposition; Divine Office; Tabernacle; Young people
1982 Events – Papal visit impact (fewer pilgrims and Bishops visiting); Papal Bicycle bought; National Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham; National Pilgrimage (lead by Bishop Couve de Murville); Ukrainian Church split meant both Orthodox Bishops did not come; Statue of Our Lady at Wembley (lap of honour)
Future – programme of dates; Projects

Opening paragraph: Last report to Shrine Council before Fr Peter Allen SM takes over.
Preamble: The final report is intended to be as objective as possible "for the sake of 'building the Kingdom of God'"
Staffing: difficult times in reducing staffing levels for financial and managerial reasons. Manager employed to handle Bureau aspects. Guestmasters - included a Job description and recommendations about the role alongside the Manager's own
Faint and Trust: Bishop Clark wrote in 1981 "It is only because of mutual trust that we can collaborate." problems over trust has caused unhappiness, insecurity and concerns over the future. The Shrine Council has not maintained confidentiality as it aught.
Position and Authority of the Director: Urgent need for a clear job description and to have clear reporting/authority lines. Similarly for financial matters. Gives examples of where these have all failed.
Review of Management Situation: Financial, Staff administration, General Administration.
Walsingham Association: a growing organisation with certain influences and potential to become an independent commercial enterprise. The Shrine Council need to be aware and respond appropriately.
Golden Jubilee: expenses breakdown, Celebrations, Income.
Finances 1984/85
Walsingham Community
Ecumenism
Piety Shop: Concern over service and articles sold. Goodliffe Neale experiment operating for a year (a year to go) and the promise to "eliminate 'plastic rubbish' has not been fulfilled.
Conclusion: Much achieved; administrative side leaves much to be desired; staff relations to be addressed; summary of Fr Birch's time at Walsingham "I shall never forget this unique experience and opportunity to grow in all respects. Thank you for that."
Note A: Staffing; comparison of 1981 and 1984 ; suggested organisation/reporting hierarchy diagram
Note B: Staff who left
Note C: [description of a personality clash and resultant implications]
Note D: Proposed Job Description for the Director of the Shrine
Note E: Job Description of Manager of Pilgrim Bureau
Note F: Suggestion for Central Banking System for Shrine and Bureau - to separate Shrine and Bureau monies and financial management
Note G: [Job Description for] Guestmaster/mistress
Note H: Estimates of Expenditure and Income - Shrine 19845

A memorandum on future needs in relationship to Walsingham Properties.

1. Existing Properties: a. Elmham House Complex; b. Aelred House; c. Youth Hostel Complex; d. Dow House; Summary
2. Future requirements: a. Provision for sick and handicapped; b. Improvements to Friday Market Church of the Annunciation; c. External works to Friday Market Church; d. Elmham House garden and its properties; e. Essential maintenance; Aelred House (the main house, Annexes); Youth Hostel complex
   Conclusion
   Plan of Walsingham indicating properties belonging to Shrine/Parish

"Memorandum on future needs in relationship to Walsingham Properties"
Elmham House complex
Aelred House
Youth Hostel Complex
Dow House
Future Requirements: Elmham House complex, Improvements to Friday Market Church of the Annunciation, External work to Friday Market Church, Elmham House garden and its properties, Essential maintenance, Aelred House, Youth Hostel complex, Conclusion (specifies 6 aims)
Map of area with properties highlighted

Agreed plan for the development of the Slipper Chapel:

• 8 September, high altar (donated by UCM) to be taken down and stored
• Open Air Altar erected
• 10 September demolition starts
• 22 September - piling contractor arrives
• 31 July 1981 - anticipated completion date

Planning permission granted
Appeal Committee established:
Appeal Director: Fr Clive Birch SM
Chairman: Michael Ward
Vice Chairman: Stan Tucker
Treasurer: Fr Peter Wilson
Financial Adviser; Major Hugh Fraser
Committee members: Lady Mariegold Jamieson, Rev John Hawkes, Mary Hisley
Patrons: Cardinal Hume and Duke of Norfolk

Finance: Programme cost calculated at £365,000

Building Plans: Friday Market Development - Elmham House, Falcon House, Aelred House, Guisborough House, Pilgrim Hall/Old School House
Slipper Chapel Development
Spiritual Development : Both Shrines working and praying together - Fr Alan Carefull present.
Money Matters: Financial statement available

Pre-amble: Took charge of running the Shrine at the East Anglia Diocesan Vocations Pilgrimage on 29 April 1979.
Since Easter 1919: description of various events/pilgrimages; thanks to Sister Kathleen for managing the interregnum
Future of the Shrine: A Vision for the future (centenary 1997?); sharing this vision; achieving this end (Slipper Chapel / Railway Track / Accommodation and Catering / Community/Fraternity / Transit Hospital, Shared Church, Parish Hall)
Conclusion: No working committee yet; Liturgical and spiritual life needs further meditation and prayer; much to be done.

Post dated to 24-3-1980 to be current.
Slipper Chapel - plans accepted; submitted to Norfolk CC for approval; £150,000 legacy towards project, Nation Wide Appeal for £150,000
The Railway - to acquire fro m NCC for a Pilgrim Way - Mr Kellett to negotiate; Fr Carefull says Anglican Shrine would join in this project.
Ecumenism - Both Shrines' staff work and pray together.
Staff - turnover continues - new staff joining - Sister Kathleen thanked.
Elm[ham] House Development - bar remodelling; £50,000 cost; £30,00 from Marist congregation in buying Falcon House, £20,000 being found by Walsingham Association
Prayer Life of the Shrine - programme for pilgrimages and daily prayer
Facilities for the Sick - Swap of Pilgrim Hall for Old School House by 1st June
Accommodation - working towards 120 - currently at 105. John Hawkes retires next year, may take over part of Dow House and pilgrims use rest.

Slipper Chapel Development: Demolition, Selection of Main contractor, Appeal Committee, Appeal organisation, Launch, money raised so far (£200,000)
Bureau Finances - Since Jan 1990, Dow House Sale, Accommodation use
Ecumenism - New Anglican Shrine administrator, Altar, Anomaly of Two Shrines
Other Aspects - Sick, Holy Shroud
Shrine Council Constitution - Look at Guardians, Our Situation
1982 - Papal Visit?