Slaley Show Annual General Meetng
Thursday 4th December 2025 7.30pm Slaley Commemoraton Hall
MINUTES
1. Members present and apologies
Present
Matthew Harding, Jane Bailey, James Bailey, Anne Holmes, Dennis Lumley, Lorna Common, Gemma Common, Peter Stephenson, Robin Chute, Caryl Nobbs, Richard Ferguson, Philip Cain, Janet Cain, Robert Forster, Margaret Rowell, Catherine Myers, Laura McDonald. Apologies
Kerry Robson, Anna Hindmarsh, Maria Mawson, Julia Chute, Hilary Hamps, Michael Pitkethley, Mary Pitkethley
- Minutes of the AGM held 12/12/2024
Philip Cain approved the minutes from 2024, and this was seconded by James Bailey.
- Maters arising from minutes
There were no matters arising.
- Chairman’s report
Not available – Chair resigned. The Vice-Chair, Gemma Common provided thanks to all who made the 2025 Show a success. Philip Cain, Chair 2023 seconded these thanks. Caryl Nobbs presented the accounts – see below. Robert Forster, as out going President provided comments and reflections.
- Treasurer’s report and presentaton of the accounts
TREASURERS REPORT PRESENTATION OF ACCOUNTS AGM 4 DECEMBER 2025 Circulated this evening are the final accounts for the period ending 31 October 2025. Total funds are £21,693.46 Total income is £29,844.94 Total expenditure £28,983.15 Excess of income over expenditure is £861.79 Also outlined are the 2024 closing figures for your information.
Our total income is down on last year as grants in the sum of £9,350 were obtained during 2024 Other income down on 2024 are membership, fund raising and show entries However, the donations the show received increased as did sponsorship, advertising and a slight increase in trade and craft.
Gate entries increased by £1,615.60 we invested in two card payment machines for the show. Card payments were £6,796.19 Cash £8,401.00 As can be seen some of our costs increased this year but overall, our costs were down on 2024. Debtors total is £754 made up of: Advertising £350 Sponsorship £404
Income was further lost in the sum of £600 in adverts that were
given free of charge and £200 due to under invoicing on adverts
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Appointment of an Auditor
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3 yearly election (??)
Consideration needs to be given next year to ensuring that everyone who agrees to advertise and sponsor are invoiced and said invoices are paid prior to inclusion in and printing of the schedules.
Thanks to everyone for making the 163 rd show a success and for all the hard work throughout the year.
6. Electon of a President (3-year term)
Dennis Lumley was elected President unanimously.
7. Annual Electon of Ofcers
Chair.
Gemma Common, nominated by Laura McDonald and seconded by Catherine Myers. Vice Chair.
Matthew Harding, nominated by Gemma Common and Laura McDonald, seconded by Margaret Rowell and Catherine Myers.
Treasurer.
Lorna Common. Nominated and seconded as above.
Secretary.
Laura McDonald. Nominated and seconded as above.
8. Electon of Show Commitee.
The following posts were agreed by those present.
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Industrial – Margaret Rowell & Catherine Myers
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Horticulture and Floral Art – Lorna Common
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Horse and Pony – Anna Hindmarsh
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Woodworking – Richard Ferguson
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Sheep – Gemma Common
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Children’s – Tilly Foley and Gaynor Scandal
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Trade and Craft Secretary – Catherine Lincon
9. Membership and Entrance Fees
After considerable discussion it was decided as follows
10. Life Membership.
It was agreed to offer Life Membership to –
Hazel Savage Robert Forster
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AOB – there was no AOB. The AGM closed at 20.28
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Date of next AGM
3[rd] December 26
Signed by………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Margaret Rowell, Trustee of Slaley Show North Cocklake, Slaley, NE47 0AL