Our next meeting will be a talk by Ian Tyler, Chair of the Daffodil Society, entitled "Daffodils - from start to finish" at St Mary's Church Hall, Euxton on Tuesday 21st January beginning at 7.30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome, including non members who can attend as visitors or will be able to sign up for membership on the night.
2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Our 2025 AGM got under way with a welcome from President Glyn Gregory to the 60 or so members who had braved the wintery conditions to attend on Tuesday 21st January at St Mary's Church Hall, Euxton.
He handed over to Chairman David Brown who gave
a resume of the year's events and thanked the President, Vice President and Committee for their hard work over the 12 months. He mentioned particular highlights of the year including the successful move of our Flower Show to Euxton, our 140th anniversary celebrations and our contribution to the Britain in Bloom entry.
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Sharon Meades gave the secretary's report expanding upon David's resume saying that thanks to the range of speakers booked for meetings our numbers attending continued to be very good. She mentioned successful garden visits, the May plant sale, our Flower Show and the Christmas get together which rounded off our 140th celebrations.
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The annual accounts were presented and approved unanimously.
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Glyn Gregory then oversaw the election of a new Chairman and Committee members -
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Chairman - David Brown
Vice Chairperson Sharon Meades
Treasurer Josh Hodkinson
Secretary Julie Watson
Committee Denise Willis
Dorothy Gordon
Gavin Prior
Catherine Bromley
Sharon Menzies
Gordon Halliwell
Stella Jackson
Jim Weldon
John Prior
Judy Weldon
Maureen Sawyer
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David brought proceedings to an end handing over to our Vice President, George Owen, who hosted the raffle before members enjoyed a very tasty hot pot.
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2024 Flower Show - 7th September
A new venue for 2024 proved successful for the show with many new exhibitors submitting entries with prizes presented by the Mayor of Chorley, Councillor Gordon France.
