Ashington Mineworkers’ Federation

The committee meet to discuss the proposal by the Ashington Mineworkers’ Federation to adopt the band.

Emergency Meeting Sunday Sept 20th

Mr J. L. Sanderson Presided

Present -: Messers Barker, Thompson, Jarvie, Graham, G. Richardson & 3 Officials

A letter was read from the Broomhill British Legion inviting the Band to the Armistice Service on Nov 11th & asking for a tender.

The motion moved by A. Jarvie Seconded G. Richardson that we tender £4 was beaten in favour of the amendment that we tender £3-10-0 move by D. Johnson Sec W. Thompson 3 votes 2.

Chairman’s sig John Sanderson 

Emergency Meeting Sunday Sept 21st 1936

Mr J. L. Sanderson

Present -: Messrs Jarvie, Richardson, G. & 3 Officials

Secretary reported that he could not engage the Melody Mixers Dance Band for the Dance on Oct 10th. It was moved & agreed that we try for Mr J Dulkins Band.

Chairman’s sig John L. Sanderson 

Emergency Meeting Sunday Oct 3rd 1936

Dance to be held Oct 10th

Agreed that we engage Morris & his Swingers Pegswood at the fee of £2-10-0.

British Legion Broomhill Branch

Move by A Jarvie Sec. G. Richardson that secretary see messrs Brittain & Johnson regards charge of bus to Chevington.

Letter from N/c F.C. notifying us of the acceptance of our tender for Oct 31st. Agreed we engage 28 seater County Bus.

John L Richardson 

Emergency Committee Meeting Oct 8th1936 in the Welfare Hut

Mr J. L. Sanderson Presided

Present Messrs Graham, G. Richardson, Tait, Barker, Jarvie, Thompson & 3 Officials

This meeting was called to discuss a letter from Ashington Mineworkers’ Federation asking this committee to meet a deputation from the Federation to hear their suggestions relative to the adoption of the Lynemouth & Ellington Band as a Federation Band to take over all Liabilities & Assets. Mr Tait said it would be wise to have the Trustees present at the meeting.

It was agreed that we meet the deputation on Tuesday at 7.30 P.M. Oct 13th & that the Trustees be notified to attend.

This concluded the meeting

Chairman’s signature John L Sanderson