Village Gardeners
At the Annual General Meeting of the Village Gardeners, held on 21st October,
2003 in the Village Hall, the minutes of the previous AGM were approved, the
Accounts for the year were received and approved, and an Auditor for the coming
year was appointed.
The Chairman reported that there had been a successful programme of talks and visits in the past year, and thanked Glenna Turner for her efforts in compiling that programme, but he referred to the falling numbers of members and requested suggestions for ideas to increase the membership.
The following members were elected to the Committee for the coming year:
- Roger Connan (Chairman)
- Mike Phillips (Treasurer)
- Margaret Joyce (Secretary)
- Janet Cooper (Assistant Secretary)
- Roz Wood
- Ann Attridge
Following the conclusion of the formal business, a "social" was held, when wine and refreshments were served and members competed in a series of quizzes. "Prizes" of chocolate Christmas trees and Christmas puddings were awarded, but these were not thought to prejudice any dieting efforts!
A programme of talks for the coming year was received and will shortly be distributed to households in the village. The Committee would be pleased to welcome any new members (membership £12). If anyone would like to come to a meeting but has a transport problem, the Committee members would be pleased to arrange transport (please ring Margaret Joyce or Janet Cooper).
ADVANCE NOTICE
We are planning a trip to Kew Gardens on 22nd May, 2004, which will be open to non-members. Costs will depend on numbers but we hope you would consider joining us. Further details will be forthcoming nearer the time but if you might be interested please let our Secretary know.