Rusthall Village Association AGM Report.
Chair Jenny Blackburn read her report outlining the formation of the Rusthall Village Association on the 20 of July 2004. She stated there were 103 members and gave details of the things that had happened since its formation last Summer.

Jenny announced that our Warden will be arriving in June, her name is Ariana Sutton. She has worked as a Warden in Hastings and will be funded by the KCC and will work a eight-hour day. Ariana is looking forward to attending an RVA meeting and also getting to know the young and the elderly of the village.

Design work on the new sports facilities will be completed in 2006/7. We are assured that the RVA will have an opportunity to pass them, or suggest alterations.

The taxi rank is due to be removed this month.

The CCTV camera was due to be fitted and working in April however, it could not be affixed because the wrong ducting was fitted. New ducting is due to replace the incorrect sort and the camera installed and WORKING in May.

RVA have conducted enquiries regarding the now unused public toilets - as members have requested their return. We were informed there was no move to open them, as they are due to be demolished. However, the new enlarged committee will re-apply, as there appears to be a glimmer of hope there somewhere.
The report was unanimously approved by the meeting.

Treasurers Report.
Treasurer Jenny Alexander gave her report and stated that the accounts had been audited by Farid Malik. It was agreed that he would be the auditor of the accounts for the future. The report was approved.

The RVA Constitution.
We have a constitution drawn up using Hawkenbury Village Association as a basis. This was proposed and accepted as drawn.

QUESTION TIME.
At the close of the AGM, Rustlhall V.A. welcomed candidates for the then coming General Election. Mr Greg Clarke the Conservative candidate could not attend due to a prior engagement. However,
However, Laura Murphy - Liberal Democrat
Jacqui Jedzrejewski - Labour
Victor Webb - United Kingdom Independence Partv (UKIP)
managed to attend. They each spoke for five minutes, by way of introducing themselves and giving a brief outline of policies.

After which, the meeting was opened for questions from the members. Several questions were asked, each one dealt with carefully by all candidates.

This meeting was the first of its kind in Rustliall and members who attended voiced their approval. At the close of the meeting, the Candidates mixed and mingled with RVA members informally.

We are grateful to Mr Graeme Anderson for installing a sound system for the evening, and Mr Denis Penfold for operating the mike with the wandering lead. It was a real boon for those of us who are a little hard of hearing, or too shy to stand up and ask questions.
It was very efficient and much appreciated.

Brand New Notice Board in the High Street.
The bonfire night collection boosted our cash, enabling us to purchase the necessary items needed for its construction.

It has been installed on the grass of the Church grounds to the right of the Laundramatt. Jenny Blackburn said: "Theground was very hard, so it was pretty tough going - digging those holes for the legs."

We share its space with the Church who allow us to use their land for its placing.

RVA endeavour to keep all notices up to date and the village informed of progress made etc:

The RVA would like to thank the Shops and Library for displaying our posters and RVA Messenger. Also those who trudged the streets delivering flyers to many homes around the village. Some of us had fingers savaged by spiteful letterboxes. We survived and the event was well attended.

The RVA Association Committee.
Jenny Blackburn, Chair. 01892 546520.
Jenny Alexander, Treasurer.
Diana, Hayes. Secretary.
June Moore. RVA Messenger.
Hazel Kelly. Committee.
New Committee Volunteers.
Barry Edwards. Vice Chair.
Chris Miles.
Jonathan Clark.
Simon d'Albertnson.