R1.    The Ladies Probus Club of Sandy and District Annual General Meeting 24^th October 2023

Sue Snowsill, President, opened the Ladies Probus Club of Sandy and District Annual General Meeting and Lunch held in the Sandy Conservative Club Bowls Pavilion, by warmly welcoming the 34 attending members and read out apologies from 16 absent members.

Grace was celebrated by the President followed by a most enjoyable meal.

After lunch, the President stood for the Loyal Toast and good wishes were extended to those members celebrating their birthdays at this time.  The President also informed the meeting that five members had received badges for 25 years of membership.

AGM Proper

Jane Godley, Minutes Secretary, read out the minutes from the October 2023 AGM.  These were agreed as a true and accurate report, proposed, seconded and unanimously agreed by all members present.

There were no matters arising from the October 2023 AGM.

Reports for the year October 23/24 were read out by the following officers;

President’s Report– Sue Snowsill, Treasurer’s Report– Julie Morrissey, Membership Secretary’s Report – Marilyn Cousins, Social Secretary’s Report– Judy Adams, Speaker Finder’s Report – Sue Snowsill, Lunch Secretary’s Report– Sandra Gray,

Nominations for officers and committee members for 2024/2025 were read out as follows;

President – Marilyn Cousins, Vice President – Sandra Gray, Treasurer – Julie Morrissey, Lunch Secretary – Sandra Gray, Membership Secretary – Marilyn Cousins, Minutes Secretary – Sue Thacker, Speaker Finder – Sue Snowsill, Social Secretary – Judy Adams.  Lorraine Cross, Philippa Patterson, Mary Wilson and Jackie Wilson were also nominated as committee members.

There were no objections raised to the above nominations for officers and committee members.  The nominations were proposed, seconded and unanimously agreed by all members present and therefore the above were all appointed as officers and committee members for the year October 24/25.  Maureen Bullen also agreed to remain as Welfare Liaison Officer.

The President also thanked Jane Godley, who is stepping down from the committee for all she had done for Sandy and District Ladies Probus Club during her time as a past president and committee member.

The President, Sue Snowsill handed over the Chain of Office to Marilyn Cousins.  Marilyn presented Sue with a Past President’s brooch and also presented Sue with a thank you card and a gift and warmly thanked her on behalf of the membership for everything she had done for the club during her time as President.

The winners for the raffle were Jeanette Taylor, Maureen Bullen and Maria Archer.

There being no further business the Ladies Probus Club of Sandy and District Annual General Meeting 24^th October 2023 concluded with a final toast to Probarians everywhere.

R2  Annual Social Events Report

SOCIAL SECRETARY SOCIAL EVENTS REPORT

NOVEMBER 2023 – 24

Again we have had a very successful and full year of Social Activities, all of which have been well  supported by the Membership. There have been no Health & Safety issues.

We were sad to lose Saffords Coaches who ceased trading earlier this year, however Cozy Coaches are now our prime travel supplier and we have already completed several successful trip with them this year.

DECEMBER 2023 – We attended the Thursford Spectacular using our usual format i.e Mince Pies and Coffee at the Olde Windmill Inn, Great Cressingham prior to the Show, and returning to the Inn for a Christmas Dinner on the way home. As always a very enjoyable day.

FEBRUARY 2024 – 52 Members attended the Birmingham International Tattoo at the Resorts World Arena, Birmingham.  The event was an enjoyable and eclectic mix of military bands and local music and dance groups

JUNE 2024 – For our Annual ‘Spring Break’ Holiday members enjoyed a 4‑night mid-week break at the Swan  Hotel, Harrogate.  During the week we had two outings – a Boat Trip around York, with the afternoon as free time and a visit to Newby Hall, Ripon with a tour around the magnificent house and gardens.

JULY 2024 – The Annual Probus BBQ, was held again at Ickwell Cricket Ground, utilising external caterers. A big thank you to Peter Onion who arranged for the Ickwell Cricket Club to allow us to use their facilities.

SEPTEMBER 2024 – A change this year from having a number of ‘Day Outings’ during the summer to another 4‑night mid-week break in September, this time to Potters Resort, Hopton .  This was very a very well supported and enjoyable break and some Members took part in a two day Bowls Competition.

December 2024 – For our usual ‘Christmas warm-up’ this year 53 Members are booked to attend ‘Carols at the Royal Albert Hall’ in December.

Derek & Judy Adams, Social Secretaries           November 2024