Month: June 2022

2022 AGM UPDATE

The AGM held on 25 June was attended by 24 members including Board Members Robyn Connett (Chair), Paul Layton (Secretary), Rebecca Bower (Treasurer), Harry Temple and Beth Osment. A further 12 members appointed a Proxy.

Robyn welcomed members to the meeting – the first to be held face-to-face for over two years owing to Covid-19 restrictions – and spoke to various aspects of the Annual Report concentrating particularly on the Queen’s Crescent Garden regeneration project. Attention was drawn, following the winding up of Exeter St James Forum, to the launch of the new website and that the Trust would now take sole responsibility for publishing the biannual newsletter, About St James.

After questions from members the accounts were approved and Robyn Connett and Rebecca Bower were unanimously re-elected to the Board.

SUMMER EVENT IN QCG

On Saturday 25 June the community once again responded brilliantly to the summer event in Queen’s Crescent Garden. Members and neighbours came together to enjoy the occasion and help raise funds for the Trust and the QCG regeneration project. Apart from dodging a couple of occasional showers nothing put a damper on an otherwise sunny day which was enjoyed by all.

There was something for everyone, young and old: children keen to secure a prize by completing the spotting trail around the garden, others (big and small!) having a go at welly wanging, plants galore, brisk trade at the cake and refreshment stall, scouring for a bargain amongst the bric-a-brac, guessing the location of buried treasure on the garden map, having a punt on the tombola and the excitement of winning the raffle.

A big thank you to all who generously donated plants, cakes and other items to sell as well as to local businesses who donated raffle prizes. Without your support the event would not have been such a success.

Special mention must be made of Newtown Roots Band for providing excellent musical entertainment and local residents Ben and Sophie Ambridge of Penguin Pizzas for cooking freshly made pizzas and donating profits to the Trust. Also to our city councillors who ensured the overheads were met by a ward grant.

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2022

All members are cordially invited to attend the AGM to be held on Tuesday 21 June 6.15pm St Sidwell’s Primary School York Road Exeter

6.00pm Registration 6.15pm Business Meeting 6.45pm Close

Click on the headings below to view/download documents:

AGENDA

MINUTES OF THE AGM 2021

THE ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENT

DIRECTOR NOMINATION FORM

FORM OF PROXY

Please print documents; only limited copies available at the meeting

Please note:

Director Nomination Forms must be returned no later than Tuesday 14 June

Proxy Forms must be returned no later than 1.00pm on Friday 17 June

If you are unable to attend please use the Proxy Form to appoint your voting representative