The 2008 Annual General Meeting will be held at the Westminster Hotel, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, on Saturday 10th May 2008. The afternoon will begin with the speaker at 2.00pm followed by the AGM at 2.45pm.

  The Westminster Hotel, part of the Best Western Group, is one mile from the city centre. This traditional hotel with its variety of rooms makes a welcome change from the modern uniform chain hotel approach. Access to the hotel is good – being only 10 minutes from M1 motorway Junction 26.

  Members wishing to visit the city may travel in by car, bus, or the fast efficient tram service that runs close to the hotel.

  Friday evening gives you an opportunity to meet up with friends from previous years and to make new ones. Regular attendees at AGM weekends will assure you of our warm welcome and friendly company.

  This year the Saturday morning outing from the hotel is something different – a visit to Laxton Medieval Village. Laxton is nationally known for the survival of the system of Open Field Farming. It continues to be managed by 14 Open Field Farmers – open fi elds farmed in common with tenants holding land in strips. The visit will also take in the castle and museum.

  Our Saturday afternoon speaker will be Sister Lynn Holt, who has a vast experience in cardiac care and will have much to share with us all.

  This is followed by the Annual General Meeting and the Open Session, which is your opportunity to ask questions about the Association and its activities.

  Saturday evening will be the Gala Dinner – a further opportunity to relax and enjoy a time together.

  For further information and a booking form please telephone the Chairman, Keith Jackson on 01952 260731 or Head Office on 01954 202022.

Election of Executive Committee

Nominations are invited for the following vacancies: Association Treasurer for three years; and four Executive Committee members – two for three years, one for two years, and one for one year. Derek Holley, our current Treasurer, is eligible for reelection.

  The Executive Committee is appointed to oversee the running of the Association. There are usually two full meetings per annum. The Executive has responsibility for the charity and must ensure that its objectives are being met, including managing the finances.

  Any member can be nominated. All positions are honorary. By Charity Commission rules the Executive Committee members must be over 18.

  If you feel you could serve the Association in this capacity we would be pleased to hear from you. For a nomination form please contact the Chairman, Keith Jackson on 01952 260731 or by letter to Head Office at Swavesey. Should you have any questions about seeking election he or another Executive member will be happy to answer them.

  Nominations need a proposer and the written consent of the nominee and must be submitted in writing to the Head Office by no later than noon on Monday 11th February 2008. Nominations must be accompanied by a statement or personal profile not exceeding 250 words, and a passport size photograph.

  If a ballot is required, the candidates’ statements/profi les and ballot papers will be issued to members with the April/May journal.