Sawston Village History Society

The chairman welcomed 30 members to the meeting. Apologies were received from Neil Adams, David Bard, Derek and Judy Chamberlain, Jean Chambers, Eleanor Clapp, Anita Evans, Flo Menzies and Aureole Wragg.

It was proposed by Robert Richmond and seconded by Felicity Fowke, that the minutes of the meeting held on September 12 2024 be accepted, and this was agreed, no-one voting against. It was proposed by Christine Matthews and seconded by Jose John that the officials and committee be appointed as on the list previously circulated and this was agreed, no-one voting against. It was proposed by Pearl Mann and seconded by Geoffrey Bridges that the accounts for 2024-2025 be accepted as circulated and this was agreed, no-one voting against. It was proposed by Alan Osborne and seconded by Janet Bubien that the Chairman's Report as previously circulated by accepted and this was agreed, no-one voting against.

The chairman noted that subscriptions would increase to £12 per annum from September 2026 and drew attention to the proposed CALH Conference 11 April 2026 for which the society would be a sponsor and hoped for the support of members. The chairman further suggested that the annual outing in July could be replaced by a social evening, possibly in the Challis Garden, and that members would be asked which they would prefer later in the year.

The meeting closed at 19.37.

Mary Dicken
Chairman