Stoneyford Youth and Community Association
Annual General Meeting
23 March 2026
Present
Kirsty McKeown; Wilma Henderson; Stephen Mc Cann (LCCC); Ald. James Tinsley (LCCC); Joy Luke; Sophie Adams; Claire Smith; Paul McConnell
Apologies
Stephen Hyland; Cllr Claire Kemp; Richard Wilson; Michael McGarrity; Cllr Thomas Beckett
| 1. | Introduction The Chair thanked all those in attendance for their presence at the Annual General Meeting followed by an introduction of proceedings and those present. |
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| 2. | Minutes The minutes from the previous AGM were presented. These were unanimously adopted by those present and entitled to vote. |
| 3. | Treasurer’s Report Wilma Henderson presented the association’s accounts for the year. She thanked Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, elected representatives, and the attendees. Grants for the previous year were listed as Community Support Grant, Festivals Grant, and the Christmas Grant. The accounts had been examined by John Belshaw. Wilma listed all fgures within the Income and Expenditure with associated explanations. It was noted that the accounts are available online for those who wish to scrutinise them in further detail. Paul asked with regards to the possibility of a savings or investment account. The association will explore this further in advance of their next meeting. |
| 4. | Chairperson’s Report Kirsty McKeown presented the Chair’s report. She noted it had been a quiet and dificult year due to the sad passing of founding member, Stephanie. This was noted as a huge loss to her family, the community,and the association. Kirstyafirmed the |
| associations’s commitment to honouring the memory of Stephanie and other past members through continued work and dedication. Congratulations were ofered to Sophie on her wedding. Workshops, including textiles and wreath making, were noted as having been hugely successful. The Summer fete didn’t run last year due to reduced funding. Christmas was a huge success with more stall holders and positive feedback from throughout the village. Engagement with NI Water is ongoing in respect of the bonfre. The association extended thanks to LCCC for ongoing support, funding, and training. Thanks were also extended to Anne from Tesco, and to local councillors for always assisting no matter the issue, big or small. Thanks were extended to the PSNI. The Chair highlighted the positive network of relationships locally and the impact this had on a small community such as Stoneyford. Thanks were extended to Joy for her dedication to the Village Friends Group, which included learning to drive a minibus to facilitate travel. Thanks were also extended to all members for their continued support, work, and dedication. |
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| 5. | Misc. Alderman Tinsley echoed the sentiments of the Chair and commended both the association and other elected members. A question about the status of Neighbourhood Watch from an attendee is to be referred to the association in email. Members held a discussion around dog fouling at the reservoir and issue with fy tipping including an abandoned motorcycle. Ald. Tinsley will raise the issues around fy tipping with the appropriate bodies. |
| 6. | Appointment of the Independent Examiner The association appointed John Belshaw as independent examiner for the coming fnancial year. |
| 7. | Election of the Committee The following members were elected to the committee. Each member was approved unanimously by those assembled and entitled to vote. |
Kirsty McKeown Wilma Henderson Joy Luke Michael McGarrity Sophie Adams Paul McConnell Stephen Hyland 8. Thanks Alderman Tinsley thanked and commended the association on their work. He reflected on the history of the association and the effort that went into ensuring their continued presence and delivery. Lastly, he reflected on the positive community ethos and relations within the area and the association’s contribution to these. 9. Meeting Closed