Thursday, 22nd May 2025: our Annual General Meeting

This evening we held our Annual General meeting, attended by seven members of our committee and four Friends, with apologies from one member of our committee, and five Friends.

1. Minutes of last year’s AGM

Approved unanimously.

2. Chair’s report

The Chair gave a comprehensive report of the past year’s activities. The report can be read here

3. The Treasurer’s report

The audited Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31st March 2025 was presented by the treasurer and agreed. Funds held on 31 March 2025 were £374.29. £100 was raised by the Birdsong Walk on 4^th May so funds held today (22^nd May) are £474.29.

The Treasurer expressed her thanks to the Auditor for his work.

4. Election of Auditor

Rob Hall was unanimously re-appointed auditor of the accounts.

5. Election of Officers and Committee

The following officers were elected: Chair Person – Roger Gilbert: Treasurer – Judith White (staying on until a replacement is found); Minute Secretary – Tamsin Wragg (Sue Chambers to cover if Tamsin has other commitments). 

Robert Hall, David Hampshire, Steve Joul, Sue Chambers and Tamsin Wragg all agreed to remain on the committee. 

Rob Dyal and Diana Hector agreed to join the committee.

6. Vote of Thanks to Judith White (retiring treasurer)

The Chair proposed a vote of thanks to Judith for all the work she has done over the years and this was passed unanimously. Judith agreed to stay on as treasurer until a new one can be found.

7. Vote of Thanks to David Preston

The committee passed a vote of thanks to David for all the work he’s done with the group over the year.

8. Any other business

• A discussion took place about how we can attract new younger members. The Chair said he would produce generic poster to put up in the woods. Tamsin said she would see if she can publicise FOAW at Leeds University. Other suggestions were the use of the Alwoodley Ward Residents page on Facebook and linking with Alwoodley 2030.
• Steve reported that the patch of Japanese Knotweed near the picnic area seems to be dead but may re-appear.
• The Chair alerted the meeting to the state of Adel Pond which is leaking under the sluice gate and needs repair. He has been in touch with the council about this.