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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

Main report (3 pages)
Pilgrim season
Marian Year
National Pilgrimage
Guild of Ransom
Renovations
Walsingham Association
Finance
Walsingham Trust
Pilgrim Numbers
Information to Pilgrims
Conclusion
Appendix 1 - Income and Expenditure estimates 1987/88 (2 pages)
Appendix 2 - Pilgrimage Report - Season 1987 (2 pages) (J E Hawkes)

"... 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,

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

Main report - 4 pages
Pilgrim Report - Season 1986 (J Hawkes) - 1 page
Diocesan & National Pilgrimages for 1987 (as at 6-10-1986 - 1 page
Estimates of Income & Expenditure 1986/86 - 3 pages
Walsingham Trust Statement of Accounts to 5-4-1986 (Tucke/Allen) - 1 page

Floor covering
Constitution - draft agreed
Plans for development of properties in the village - agreed: general plan to be created, engage a surveyor, consult and architect
Railway Track
Project for the handicapped
Land drainage
Appeal
State of the Building, Architect's report - Mr Wingate presented his report (Pew design, Kneeler, Credence table, St Joseph Statue, Topping up ceremony, Stoups/chalice / ciboria / piscina, Stations of the Cross, Tabernacle, Lecterns, President's Chair, floor covering, Statue of Our Lady

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?