THE BANGOR PIER APPRECIATION GROUP NOTES OF MEETING 30 / 10/2014 THE NELSON 18:30PM Intro – The Bangor Pier Appreciation Group has been set up as a result of a Facebook group which was set up for caring residents to share their memories and photos of Bangor’s Jewel. Many concerns have been raised and the best way forward was to set up a public meeting with a view of formulating a Constituted group. Nigel Pickavance opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. He thanked Sandra for arranging the meeting and Linda Roberts for the use of the Nelson. It was proposed that setting up a Committee will be referred to the inaugural meeting. The members were encouraged to think about becoming members of the Committee. They also felt that the Committee should be made up of residents and not Councillors, However Councillors will be encouraged to attend and provide advice / Guidance. The meeting discussed various issues with the pier, Ideas for improvement and possible fundraising ideas which included the following. Issues – • Very few events taking place at the Pier • Poor Maintenance in general but more so on the Kiosks • Lack of Communication from the City Council to the Community regarding the ongoing funding issues etc • Insufficient Coach Parking • The present lighting are not working • Too many kiosks empty • Pier looks run down • Very poor marketing of the pier which needs addressing Pier Ideas / Suggestions • The pier should be painted in neutral colours if work is carried out • City Council to work with the Pier Group as a partnership • To organise a Festive event with grotto at the end of the pier • The Pier Group to apply for a kiosk • Solar Lighting on the Kiosks • Boat Trips • 2016 Pier Anniversary celebrations (130 Years) • Pier Victorian day • Ask Students Union to become members of the Group • Work with the Coach companies and delegate Pier drop off points • Crab fishing Competitions • Sea Angling Competitions • Campaign for better signage Fundraising Ideas • Sell engraved planks of wood for a section of the Pier • Fundraise for Solar Lights • Distribute Collection boxes at various locations • Sponsored events All three topics will be included on the Agenda at the inaugural meeting. Suggestions as to who the group should invite to the next meeting • Local Councillors for Garth • All the traders in the area of the Pier • Bangor City Council Project Officer • Bangor City Town Clerk • All the Kiosk holders • The Press Date of the next meeting TBC Meeting ended 20:30pm
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