DC advised that he is aware of some issues being experienced with the number of volunteers working at the tea rooms having to self-isolate which has resulted in the tea rooms not being able to be opened. The tea rooms are becoming very popular which is very positive.

There have been some issues with vandalism taking place at the tea rooms including damage to the outside wooden tables, some girls who damaged the modem which resulted in payments not being able to be taken the following day and young boys playing football outside and kicking the ball into the glass windows.

The post box has now been fitted to enable post to be delivered for the tea rooms.

DC asked about KH being able to access the room next to the tea rooms to assist with accessing the post box and also that can be used as an office by KH. KM advised that KH should contact himself or LS to discuss any issues being experienced or if there are any decisions needed to be made.

KH advised that she has been having conversations with a tennis coach who is currently based at Totnes who is interested in using the tennis courts at the weekend and involving local schools in using the tennis courts within the week. KM advised that there was a previous enquiry that was referred to the TDA and will need to get an update from the TDA as to whether that enquiry is still live. KM asked KH to send an email with the details of the new enquiry to himself and LS. ACTION – KH

KH updated that she has been speaking to people who use the tennis courts and who come into the tea rooms, who advise that they would be happy to pay to use the tennis courts if a charge is made as long as it is not too expensive and if the courts are lit in the winter. DC advised he is aware that Phil Black has been having conversations with Local Tennis Association to look at funding to update the facility at Oldway.

KH asked KM if it was possible to fix the outside lighting on the colonnade – KM advised that he will discuss with officers to progress this – ACTION - KM

KM updated that she is hopeful that the auctioneers event will take place outside in the grounds on 4^th September.

KM asked that he is kept updated on the tours that are taking place in the building so as to ensure that we are compliant with the insurance and a log is kept – KH advised that she emails the TDA to update but will ensure that KM & LS are notified. ACTION – KH

KH updated that there are two schoolgirls starting to volunteer for their Duke of Edinburgh award this week.

KH advised that she has been contacted by a yoga instructor again who would like to carry out yoga free in the grounds so will chase Phil Black for an update. ACTION - KH