The report commences from 19 June when Fr Birch first reported leaks (in the washroom). Report provides several paragraphs of evidence, considers the preliminary deductions, and makes recommendations (essentially to gather more evidence and engage with Lusher & Sons over how to take this forward).

Notes addressing the defects listed on previous report:
Inside Slipper Chapel (4)
Exterior of the Slipper Chapel (5)
Interior of Sacristy, Corridor and Holy Ghost Chapel (7)
Exterior of Sacristy, etc. (1)

Writing as Chairman of the Executive Committee, having read the report form Tony Snelling of Dunlop Heywood. The Shrine should operate within its means and not get into a position of indebtedness to the Diocese in the foreseeable future. This proposal would cost at least £300,000m, which would have to be borrowed and paid for. He recalls saying that funds should be built up for maintenance and hopes his position is clear and that he carries the Administrator and the Shrine Executive with him.

Claude Fisher had mentioned other properties but they are no ours. We only have 389 High Street. Bill for repairs and paintings to the Whit e House in Poringland - have no money perhaps Fr Moorcraft can honour the bill?
On a personal note, he comments that Fr Moorcraft looked tired at Clapham - with current shocks on the Stock Market it must be hard to sleep at night!

Meeting between Architect (Michael Wingate) & Acting director (Br Hawkes):

1. Estimates for repairs
2. Approach organisations
3. April start - Slipper Chapel Roof / Holy Ghost Chapel and Sacristy; Windows
4. Canopy repainting
5. Lime wash on walls?
6. Alternative to double glazing on Slipper Chapel east window
7. Insurance for window repair
8. Lighting issues with Chapel of Reconciliation
9. Medieval well location

Inspection of the properties and spoken to tenants. His recommendations follow:
1 Friday Market - deathwatch beetle needs addressing; rent is £6/week sent to Mgr Hulme monthly; tenant accepts rent is low and agreed to a Rent officer setting a fair rent
2 Friday Market - rent of £60/calendar month paid to Mgr Hulme - suggest review rent every two years
3 Friday Market - ground floor tenant family only occasionally there; poor condition; Upper flat - tenant works at the Shrine but unable to speak to him as he was away in London
4 Friday Market - 79 year old tenant lived there since a girl; pays £5/week. She agrees the rent is ridiculously low for a 5 bedroom house; wants to stay for rest of her life; suggest obtaining a fair rent

Personal donation of £25; perhaps a further donation later in the year. Hope you have success in obtaining grant from Historic Churches Fund or the Dept of the Environment.

Mr R A Hood (Administrator) writes that Fr Rimmer of Manchester mentioned that the Shrine at Walsingham had suffered damage during severe weather. This would require £5000 to repair. Are these facts correct, and are you obtaining reimbursement from insurance? He may make a personal donation to the Shrine.

Insurance damage claims categorised as "Storm Damage" but many cannot be so covered as the buildings are old or frail. Expense is relatively high not least since 4 pilgrimages have been cancelled. Bishop describes work done - new roof; refurnishing; maintenance and capital repairs. Hence Fr Rimmer's description is not wrong and the outgoings are not all covered by insurance. About to engage an architect to give a plan for the Slipper Chapel area, but, have to find £10,000 for the Chapel alone. If this elicits your [Mr R A Hood, Administrator, CAFOD] charity then I would be exceedingly grateful.

JKH Bolton suggests: moving a tenant to an adjacent property; considering the recent budget; considering clauses for contracts; a rolling programme of work and not a fragmented and piecemeal basis

Introduction - Fr Gerry Rimmer's annual walk from Manchester to Walsingham (devotional and fund raising). 15 November, end of season dinner for volunteers; word processing software purchase, also accounting software; yellow lines in the village an improvement
Walsingham Association - Mass at Westminster (attended with Mark Hackeson), Archbishop Barbarito celebrated
Buildings - winter maintenance; bedrooms being created; common rooms established; building on-going but with delays
Finance - wages review; pension scheme; computer systems for word processing and accounting
Clergy help at the Shrine - Fr Ventham been at shrine since 1984 is going to USA

Introduction
Winter about completing building works and planning for the next season (theme Evangelization); 1990 centenary of Cardinal Newman's death; Pope wants next decade to 2000 to characterise evangelisation - Walsingham has a part to play.
Buildings
Maintenance; conversion to accommodation; decoration; Fr Gerry Rimmer of Manchester (his walks and sponsorship helped fund a lot of the work)
Staffing
Priests offering confessional services; Society of Mary contacted Bishop re meeting the needs of the Shrine in coming years.
Coming Events
Pilgrimages; music (organ); Sunday Express' March feature on Walsingham; Apostolic Pro Nuncio

Main report (6 pages)
Pattern of Pilgrimage - assessment of pattern and type of pilgrimages - see appendix for numbers
Events and Visitors - variety of clerical and non-clerical visitors; Major of Norwich (David Bradford) and Sheriff of Norwich (Rev Jack Burton)
Ecumenical Scene - pattern of visits by pilgrims of both churches to each Shrine now a regular feature; other details.
Farewells and Welcomes - review of staff joining and leaving; Fr Ventham left for Chicago in August.
Future Planning - 26 major day pilgrimages; visited USAF Chaplain, Fr Lattus with Mr Warwick to discuss a 50th Anniversary pilgrimage for 2nd World War.
Buildings and Maintenance - discussion of range of work required to maintain the buildings and the services to pilgrims.
Walsingham Association - outline of the state of WA - new federations; association's retreat being organised
Finance - wage increase of 6% but Wage Council laid down 10%, hence higher costs; remaining debt to the Diocese is £10,000
Conclusion - glorious weather; pilgrim numbers stable
Appendix I - Estimates of Income & Expenditure - 1989/90 (2 pages)
Appendix II - Pilgrimage Report - 1989 Season (2 pages)

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

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 - meetings with staff
Buildings - insulation, burst pipes; Aelred House sale; Office accommodation now complete; extensions to hostel; re-siting of Tabernacle
Pilgrimages - organisers pilgrimage 7-9 March; new pilgrim's manual; drive to increase pilgrim numbers; Christian Resources Exhibition in London; Conference of European Shrine Directors i Switzerland; Pope JP II and re-evangelisation; Visits to other shrines (of note is accommodation is not provided by the shrine.

First report in post. Overview of situation, long time to address damaged relationships, re-sizing of executive committee helped, so too did reorganisation (Mr Warwick & Br Hawkes his deputies). Impressed by the staff and their willingness and generosity and sensitivity towards the pilgrims.
Economic Matters
Building Programme
Pilgrimages (Statistics at appendix II)
Repository provision
Walsingham Association - 7000 members and expanding - new constitution being drafted
Ecumenical Relations - Fr Colven, joint ventures successful
Conclusion - as Shrine develops so to does the village. Local people and businesses keen to work with us to develop a 10 to 15 year plan
Policy on commemorative plaques, etc.
Estimates for Income and Expenditure 1985/86
Building maintenance
Residential statistics 1985

New quotation for conservation work on the East window. Start date Monday, 4th November.

Clifford Durant's report on findings of the Geoffrey Webb East window from 21 August. Water penetration; soot; insufficient seal (washed away in many areas); not to standard expected; fragility of stone. Needs fully rebuilding (detailed description of work to be done).

Discussion about the nature of the Webb window (his last before his death in 1954; executed by others; not signed). Explanation of sourcing glass from Romania and its particular manufacture; using alternative methods for protecting the window; costs of slumped sheet glass and Isothermal system