ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monday 17 November 2025

Fifty Club members enjoyed mulled wine, soft drinks, mince pies and cheese straws prior to the start of the AGM, after which they were warmly welcomed by Wendy McCarthy and the rest of the Committee. Approval of the 2024 Minutes was followed by presentation and adoption of Accounts, election of the 2026 Committee, Accounts Examiner, President and Vice President. All of the current Committee were re-elected as well as one new Committee member, Jean Hewland. David King was re-elected as Accounts Examiner, Chris Thornton Clough agreed to continue as Club President and Marion King was newly elected Vice President, replacing Ken Norman. Wendy thanked Ken for his service and support of the Club over many years. Trophies, monetary prizes and Certificates of Merit were awarded to points winners in the monthly competitions and the overall points champion, Jean Hewland is pictured holding her well-earned trophies. More AGM photos can be found on the Gallery

AWARD WINNERS

Overall points winners
1st: Jean Hewland – Mayor of Hove’s Cup
2nd: John Lyall – Presidents Challenge Plate
3rd: Leila Philips – Silver Cup
New Member: Jean Hewland – Presidents Challenge Cup

Decorative (non-edible) plants, shrubs and trees
1st: Jean Hewland – Cut-glass Vase
2nd: John Lyall
3rd: Chris James, Frances Gunn and Julia Chorley

Edible produce grown in your garden or allotment
1st: Graham Dwyer – Produce Trophy
2nd: Sheila Askew
3rd: Leila Philips, Denise Pittard

Food items prepared in your kitchen
1st: Leila Philips – RHS Decorative Plate
2nd: Sheila Myers
3rd: Marion King

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT

A Certificate of Merit was awarded to all of the above Club Members as well as:
Sandra Payne, Rita Fry, Lyn Burrows, Jo Adams, Glen Goldring, Wendy McCarthy, Heather Goldring, Lucy Watkins, Chris Thornton-Clough, Britt-Marie Karlsson, Jenny Taylor, Maria Gardiner, Stephanie Kenton, Brenda Cherriman and Joyce Roberts.

WE NOW ACCEPT CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS

We are pleased to announce the Club is now able to accept contactless payments at Club Meetings instead of cash. Particularly convenient for larger payments such as Outings and the January Party.