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  1. Michael B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    The attempt to have a motion on the agenda for the AGM to dismiss Peter Miles is now in the public arena, having been mentioned in the May issue of Narrow Gauge World. Unfortunately the piece lists the date as 18th May - it got me...

    Apr 24, 2024 at 2:08 PM

  2. Michael B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    But if the Treasurer has to get the accounts produced by an Accountancy Firm, is he up to producing management accounts for Board meetings ? (monthly is probably unnecessary)

    Apr 23, 2024 at 2:52 PM

  3. Michael B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    My point precisely - Mike Whiteacre, already a Trustee, pitched in to be Chairman for the dismissals resolutions, convinced me that he is level headed, and that I might be able to rely upon him to be one of the 'good' guys. A potential...

    Apr 23, 2024 at 12:52 PM

  4. Michael B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Democracy in action seems to be evident - choices properly made - most refreshing. Let's hope we end up with 5 'good' people as Trustees on May 11th, if only to sort out OSHI and a sensible way forward. If the loss has occurred from...

    Apr 23, 2024 at 9:40 AM

  5. Michael B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Thank you - I certainly feel older quite often. I can recall hearing the news on the 1 o'clock news just before going to the refectory at school. Remember what he produced in such a short time, and imagine what he would have achieved had he...

    Apr 21, 2024 at 7:29 PM

  6. Michael B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    I presume that was after the Beatles had disbanded. It was plainly after Buddy Holly was killed in a plane crash circa 1961. But 5/6d seventy eights were unaffordable on £4 per week wages (less 13/4d National Insurance). You young people...

    Apr 21, 2024 at 3:53 PM

  7. Michael B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Is this an illusion to the Rolling Stones ? (I was at school with their first Manager, but memory is failing)

    Apr 21, 2024 at 11:33 AM

  8. Michael B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Oh, but they're indulging in the illegal activity of diverting their donations to a related organisation, and look what happened to Anne Belsey - she got thrown out !

    Apr 21, 2024 at 11:22 AM

  9. Michael B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    As an amateur passenger I use only the bits I can't avoid (and stick to the key strokes that I know work) and ignore the rest - and email my Computer Wiz when I fly into a cloud and it doesn't work.

    Apr 20, 2024 at 12:13 PM

  10. Michael B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    Judging by his responses to questions from the floor at the recent EGM we haven't go one that functions in AI or any other mode at the moment. Lets hope that is not allowed at the forthcoming AGMs.

    Apr 20, 2024 at 12:08 PM

  11. Michael B attached a file to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    A summary of the Trust's results for 2023 compared with 2022.

    Accounts 2023.jpg Apr 19, 2024 at 6:17 PM

  12. Michael B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    I find the prescribed format of Charity Accounts hard to get a grip on. The layout is confusing to this former accountant, so I can well imagine it baffles a lot of other people. So for the second year I have summarised the financial...

    Apr 19, 2024 at 6:11 PM

  13. Michael B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    I remain to be convinced. We should have it explained to us at the AGM as to whether the stamp duty has been capitalised as part of the purchase price or contributed to the loss. This will be part of a normal report on the Trust's...

    Apr 19, 2024 at 1:51 PM

  14. Michael B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    As you say, the devil is in the detail (although the recent past suggests we shall hear as little as possible). It is quite customary and legit to include the legal costs of purchase in the capital cost of the fixed asset, and the previous...

    Apr 19, 2024 at 12:53 PM

  15. Michael B replied to the thread Lynton and Barnstaple - Operations and Development.

    The Blackmoor Company made a loss of over £36,000 in 2023, including the first 8 months operating the pub. That will take some explaining after a profit of £18,000 was mentioned a while ago. And especially as the Company took over an existing...

    Apr 19, 2024 at 11:50 AM
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